CRS Day Two: Curtis Legeyt, Kenny Chesney, Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley
Day two of Country Radio Seminar took place Tuesday (March 14) at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Below are some of the highlights from yesterday’s programming.
Curtis Legeyt Gives Keynote Discussion
Pictured (L-R): Kurt Johnson (Board President, CRS/CRB); Curtis LeGeyt (President and CEO, National Association of Broadcasters); RJ Curtis (Executive Director, CRB).
CRB Board President Kurt Johnson led President and CEO of National Association of Broadcasters, Curtis LeGeyt, in a keynote discussion on day two of CRS.
LeGeyt serves as the chief advocate for America’s free, local radio and television broadcasters. During his time at NAB, Curtis has led several efforts to advocate for laws that strengthen broadcasters’ ability to innovate and serve their communities. This includes the successful passage of the Music Modernization Act, permanent reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Reauthorization (STELAR), and the inclusion of one billion dollars in RAY BAUM’s Act to reimburse stations impacted by the spectrum auction repack.
Kenny Chesney Does ‘The Artist Interview’
Kenny Chesney during “The Artist Interview.”
Kenny Chesney was the focal point of the 2023 ‘Artist Interview’ at CRS. Country Aircheck‘s Lon Helton led Chesney in the exclusive Q&A session presented by BMI, where he spoke about his career and detailed what’s on the horizon for him.
The eight-time Entertainer of the Year has sold a million-plus tickets on each of his full-sized tours since 2003. With his 2022 “Here And Now Tour” playing to over 1.3 million people with 21 stadium shows, Chesney expands his commitment to making music that reflects country fans’ lives.
Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley
Songwriters at Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley.
The beloved Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley showcase took place on day two of CRS. This year’s lineup included Rhett Akins, Randy Montana, Hunter Phelps, Bryan Simpson, Jeffrey Steele, Anthony Smith and MaRynn Taylor.
In addition to the songwriter performances, Radio Ink presented its Top Country PDs awards during the event.
BBR Throws After-Hours Party
BBR Staff & Artists
To close out day two of CRS, BBR threw an official after-hours party. It was appropriately themed as a “Bell Bottom Music Celebration,” as Lainey Wilson was the night’s headliner.
Wilson was joined by Alexander Ludwig, Byron Kennedy, Blanco Brown, Brooke Eden, Chase Rice, Chayce Beckham, Craig Morgan, Drake Milligan, Dylan Schneider, Elvie Shane, Everette, John Morgan, Jordan Harvey, King Calaway, Kolby Cooper, LoCash, Madeline Merlo, Parmalee, Tim Montana, Track45, Tyler Farr and more, all performing the songs they grew up on. Hosted by Blair Garner, this evening was a nod to the Disco Party of seminar’s past.
