CRS 2025 Day One: ‘Y’all Means All,’ Warner Music Nashville, Amazon Country Heat & More

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Country Radio Seminar kicked off Wednesday (Feb. 19) 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

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CRS 2025 kicked off yesterday with the “Y’all Means All: Diversity Breakfast.” Moderated by Tiffany Provenzano, Director at Equal Access/mtheory, the panel featured an esteemed lineup of voices, including Sean Copeland (Program Director, Hank-FM, Indianapolis, Radio One), Shannon Sanders (Executive Director, Creative, BMI) and singer-songwriter Madeline Edwards.

 

Streaming Experts Share ‘Everything You Want To Know’

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As part of CRS’ Digital Music Summit, streaming experts came together to discuss current state of country music streaming and share best practices for labels, managers, and marketing teams. This session aims to integrate the streaming and radio communities further, ensuring both thrive together. Participants included Amazon Music’s Jenni Tay, Spotify’s Tim Foisset and YouTube’s Copeland Isaacson, and it was moderated by UMG Nashville’s Mike Harris.

 

‘Cycle of A Song’ Highlights ‘You Look Like You Love Me’

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As part of the “Cycle of A Song” series, Wednesday’s session focused on Ella Langley‘s chart-topper “You Look Like You Love Me.” Panelists Mya Hanson, Jeannie Sullivan, Daniel Miller, Bryan Washington, Sarah Pfeiffer and Megan Hinde joined Langley to explain the journey the song took to become a hit, showcasing the vital roles social media, streaming platforms, radio play and touring can play in building an artist’s audience.

 

Warner Music Nashville Luncheon

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CRS attendees feasted on some lunch and good music at the Warner Music Nashville Luncheon. This year’s edition featured performances from Gavin Adcock, Avery Anna (alongside special guest Sam Barber), Tyler Braden, Chase Matthew, Redferrin and Hudson Westbrook.

 

CRS Honors Recognizes Industry Professionals

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The Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2025 were announced during CRS Honors at CRS 2025. This year’s honorees include Big D & Bubba, Mary McCoy, Rowdy Yates, Ginny “Rogers” Brophey, Clay Hunnicutt and Gregg Swedberg. CRS also presented four prestigious scholarships during the event, including the Rusty Walker Scholarship, the Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholarship, the Futuri Scholarship, and the Mentoring and Inspiring Women Scholarship.

Multi-Platinum, award-winning artist Megan Moroney and ACM Award winner Tigirlily Gold delivered poignant performances during the ceremony.

 

Amazon Music Presents ‘Country Heat’ at CRS 2025

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To end the Digital Music Summit on day one of CRS, Amazon Music brought the party of their “Country Heat” show. Attendees were treated to music from headliner Jordan Davis along with Graham Barham, Lanie Gardner, Noeline Hofmann and Vincent Mason.

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