Updates From WMBA and CRS

WMBA Hosts Tequila ‘N’ Tiffany Open Enrollment
The Women’s Music Business Association (WMBA) will kick off open enrollment for 2012 on Tues., Sept. 13 at 6 PM at NSAI with a margarita mixer followed a by keynote from 80’s pop idol turned country singer Tiffany. Current members and interested female music business professionals are invited. Partners for the event include NSAI, Rent-a-Rita, Cuestion Spirits and Fiestas Catering.

WMBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering opportunities within the music industry through education, networking, industry involvement, community service and organizational fellowship. For more information, contact Membership Chair Betsy Walker at [email protected] or visit www.wmbanashville.org.

CRS Deadline For Custom Radio Liners
Radio stations who want to receive all-digital, custom liners must register for CRS 2012 by Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Artists already confirmed to participate and record liners include: Kix Brooks, Luke Bryan, Ronnie Dunn, Eli Young Band, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Montgomery Gentry, Joe Nichols, Jerrod Niemann, Blake Shelton, Josh Thompson, Carrie Underwood and more.

CRS 2012 runs Feb. 22-24, 2012 at the Nashville Convention Center. Early Bird registration is available for a limited time for $399 at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. Direct digital liner radio inquiries to Kristen McRary at (615) 327-4487 or [email protected]. For artist inquiries, contact Chasity Crouch at (615) 327-4487 or [email protected].