CRS 2012 Attendance Shows Growth

Country Radio Seminar 2012 showed an increase in attendance for the fourth consecutive year, rising 9.6 percent higher than last year’s totals.

A total of 2,904 registrants attended the gathering of country radio and music professionals held Feb. 22-24 in Nashville, including 2,190 full registrants (attendees, exhibitors, panelists and sponsors) and 714 participant registrants. Participants are attend individual CRS events or purchase single day seminar passes only. Total CRS attendance in 2011 was 2,649, up from 2,181 attendees in 2010.

“With attendance jumping nearly 10 percent this year, daily superstar performances, improved on-site conveniences and more event sponsors than ever before, CRS 2012 was a great success,” says CRS Executive Director Bill Mayne. “This is the fourth straight year we’ve enjoyed growth in our attendance numbers, and it really goes to show how the Country radio industry is not only remaining relevant, but thriving in today’s media saturated marketplace.”

CRS 2013 is scheduled for Feb. 27-March 1, 2013 at the Nashville Convention Center