In Pictures: CRS 2023
Pictured (L-R): CRB’s RJ Curtis and Garth Brooks. Photo: CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2023 wrapped up on Wednesday, March 15, after three days of performances, panels and sessions.
Attendees enjoyed a full-day Streaming Summit, insightful panels, “Power Hour” sessions, mentoring breakfasts and featured interviews with Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney. Anchor CRS events such as the Amazon Music Presents: “Country Heat at CRS” showcase, Warner Music Nashville’s Luncheon, Bob Kingsley‘s Acoustic Alley, “Team UMG” at the Ryman, Big Machine Label Group’s Luncheon, Lainey Wilson‘s Bell Bottom Music Celebration, “Paddle Royale” Ping Pong Tournament, and the New Faces of Country Music showcase and dinner, were also big hits.
Next year’s CRS will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 28 through Friday, March 1. Registration for the event will open later this year.
Gabby Barrett and Colton Dixon perform a duet during the Warner Music Nashville Luncheon. Photo: CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen
The New Faces of Country Music Class of 2023. Pictured (L-R): Nate Smith, Priscilla Block, Jackson Dean, Jelly Roll and Frank Ray. Photo: CRB/CRS/Hunter Berry
Pictured (L-R): CRB’s RJ Curtis, CMT’s Cody Alan, Visionary Media Group’s Anastasia Brown, Julia Cole, O.N.E The Duo, Miko Marks, Ashley Cooke, CMT’s Leslie Fram and BMI’s Shannon Saunders. Photo: CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen
Black River artists at the Black River cocktail party at The Palm during CRS. Pictured (L-R): Ray Fulcher, Kelsea Ballerini, MaRynn Taylor and Josiah Siska.
Sony Staff and The CORE Entertainment with New Faces honoree Nate Smith. Pictured (L-R): Lyndsay Church, Adam Davis, Suzanne Davis, Helena Akhtar, Houston Gaither, Amy Menz, Nate Smith, Ali O’Connell, Taylor Manns, Chief Zaruk, Paul Grosser and Simon Tikhman.
Kenny Chensey and BMI execs backstage at “The Artist Interview,” presented by BMI. Pictured (L-R): Jose Gonzalez, Leslie Roberts, Kenny Chesney, David Levin and Dan Spears.
Chris Lane, Champion of the “Paddle Royale” Ping Pong Tournament. Photo: CRB/CRS/Hunter Berry
