CRS Scholarship Program Created in Rusty Walker’s Honor

CRS is now accepting applications for its inaugural Rusty Walker Scholarship program, created in honor of Country Radio Hall of Fame member Rusty Walker who passed away in May 2012.

The scholarship will provide an all-expense paid trip and attendance to CRS 2013, Feb. 27-March 1, 2013. Included are airfare, hotel expenses, and one ticket to the Country Radio Hall of Fame Dinner. Three scholarships will be awarded.

Interested applicants must fill out an online application and write a paragraph explaining why he/she deserves to be considered. Eligible applicants must be employed full-time at a radio station and a first time CRS attendee.

Applications can be submitted through Friday, Nov. 16 at countryradioseminar.com. Winners will be announced Monday, Dec. 3.

In other CRS news, the deadline for CRS Digital Liners is Oct. 31, the same day the $399 Early Bird registration rate ends. Direct radio inquiries to [email protected] and artist inquiries to [email protected].