CRS 2024 Day One: ‘Y’all Means All,’ Warner Music Nashville, Country Heat & More

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Country Radio Seminar kicked off Wednesday (Feb. 28) at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Below are some of the highlights from yesterday’s programming.

‘Y’all Means All Diversity Breakfast’ Kicks Off CRS Week

Pictured (L-R): Jaye Albright, Frank Ray, Jon Loba, Lily Rose, Mia McNeal

CRS week kicked off with the “Y’all Means All: Diversity Breakfast.” Hosted by CMA’s Sr. Dir., Industry Relations & Inclusion Mia McNeal, the event showed attendees how to promote diversity in their companies, and encouraged minority groups to aim for positions of power.

The panel also included retiree Jaye Albright, artist Frank Ray, BMG’s Jon Loba and artist Lily Rose.

 

Warner Music Nashville Showcases Talent At Luncheon & Performance

Pictured (L-R, back row): Chase Matthew, Warren Zeiders, Cody Johnson. (L-R, front row): Austin Snell, Ashley McBryde, Bailey Zimmerman

Warner Music Nashville hosted the first label group luncheon of the week. The label’s SVP, Radio & Commercial Partnerships Kristen Williams served as the emcee, and performances included artist’s current and upcoming radio singles including Bailey Zimmerman‘s “Where It Ends,” Warren Zeider‘s “Pretty Little Poison,” Ashley McBryde‘s “The Devil I Know,” Austin Snell‘s “Pray All The Way Home,” Chase Matthew‘s “Love You Again,” Cody Johnson‘s “The Painter” and more.

The lunch also featured a surprise performance from Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani with their new single “Purple Irises” and previous No. 1 “Nobody But You.” Dan + Shay also performed “Bigger Houses” via video screen from their “Heartbreak on the Map Tour” rehearsals.

 

Amazon Music Brings The Heat With Lady A, Chayce Beckham, Ella Langley & More

Lady A

Amazon Music hosted their annual “Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat” on day one of CRS. Performers included Chayce Beckham, Ella Langley, Dylan Marlowe, Josh Ross and a closing set by country stars Lady A.

 

Megan Moroney Hosts Girls Night Out

Pictured (L-R): Jackie Stevens (Nights W/Elaina), Paige Elliott (Columbia Nashville), Elaina Smith (Nights W/Elaina) , Anna Widmer (Columbia Nashville), Solid Entertainment’s Kimsey Kerr, Megan Moroney, Lauren Thomas, (Columbia Nashville), Becky Bennett (Westwood One), Christy Garbinski (Columbia Nashville), Marci Braun (WUSN), Lisa Owen (Columbia Nashville), Sabrina Sergio (Audacy).

Sony Music Nashville’s Megan Moroney hosted a Girls Night Out at White Limozeen. Attendees enjoyed Moroney-themed drinks and an acoustic performance from the star.

 

Kelly Ford Celebrates Kick Off Of Backstage Country

Pictured (L-R): Conner Smith, Jackson Dean, Lady A’s Charles Kelley, Kelly Ford, Lady A’s Hillary Scott, John Reynolds (Beasley Media Group), Lady A’s Dave Haywood, Mackenzie Carpenter, Rob Koblasz (Key Networks), John Shomby (Backstage Country), Tim Closson (Key Networks), Chase McDaniel and Justin Chase (Beasley Media Group).

Beasley Media Group, Key Networks, Big Machine Label Group and Country Insider hosted a private party at Big Machine Brewery & Distillery to celebrate the debut of Backstage Country, hosted by Kelly Ford. Ford, based in Nashville, is country music’s fastest-growing nationally syndicated radio show from Beasley Media Group and Key Networks. Each week, she hosts the show alongside some of today’s hottest country artists.

Those who came out to celebrate include Conner Smith, Jackson Dean, Lady A‘s Charles Kelley, Kelly Ford, Lady A‘s Hillary Scott, John Reynolds (Beasley Media Group), Lady A’s Dave Haywood, Mackenzie Carpenter, Rob Koblasz (Key Networks), John Shomby (Backstage Country), Tim Closson (Key Networks), Chase McDaniel, Justin Chase (Beasley Media Group) and Dennis Green (Key Networks).

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