Industry Ink: Brian Crews, Cory Edmondson, Kurt Stevens

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Jayson Entertainment Group Adds Brian Crews

Brian Crews

Industry veteran Brian Crews has joined Jayson Entertainment Group (JEG) as Director of Business Development & Strategy, where he will continue working in talent buying, concert promotion and production.

Crews began his career with Roxboro Jaycees, where he helped book and produce the Flem Whitt Beach Music Festival. He later founded Crewser Entertainment & Promotions, a talent buying and concert production company. Crews most recently served as Senior Talent Buyer/Event Producer at Romeo Entertainment Group (REG). Over the past two decades, he has worked with artists including Lainey Wilson, Alabama, Hank Williams Jr., Lee Brice, Nelly, 3 Doors Down and more.

“We are excited for Brian to join us at JEG. His knowledge and experience is going to help us grow and expand,” shares Aaron J. Green, Partner, Jayson Entertainment Group. “Brian shares our mission of making great events happen!”

KFGE/Lincoln, NE Ups Cory Edmondson

Cory Edmondson

Cory Edmondson has been promoted to PD at KFGE/Lincoln, NE. He takes over the role from Steve King, who will focus on duties as OM for the five-station cluster as well as the company’s seven-station cluster in Omaha.

“I don’t think there is anyone more deserving than Cory to lead the charge for Froggy,” shares King. Edmondson joined KFGE in 2022 after working for numerous stations, such as KFLS/Klamath Falls, OR, KKOA/Hilo, HI, KTHK/Idaho Falls, ID and KKNU/Eugene, OR.

 

Maui Songwriters Festival To Debut ‘Festival Find’ With Kurt Stevens

Kurt Stevens

The Maui Songwriters Festival will debut their new “Festival Find” program with Kurt Stevens earning the debut honor. Stevens will perform during the festival, taking place Jan. 15–18 in Maui, Kapalua.

A South Florida native, Stevens is rooted in the traditions of artists, such as Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Jack Johnson and more. He recently caught the attention of SiriusXM’s Radio Margaritaville with his latest release, “Everglades,” which is now in regular rotation on the station. The song draws a parallel between a romantic relationship and the Florida Everglades.

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