Jon Loba To Receive 2025 CRB President’s Award
Jon Loba, President of Frontline Recordings for BMG Americas, will receive the 2025 Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) President’s Award.
The award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and played a vital role in shaping the success of the Country Radio Seminar (CRS) and its mission to advance the country radio format.
“Jon Loba doesn’t just play the game—he redefines it,” says Kurt Johnson, CRB/CRS Board President. “He’s backed legends, bet on new voices, and pushed country forward at every turn. His impact on CRS is undeniable, and now, with a broader platform at BMG, he’s reminding the industry why Music Row sets the standard. This award isn’t just deserved. It’s overdue.”
With more than two decades of leadership in the music industry, Loba has been a pivotal player in the careers of Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Dustin Lynch, and Parmalee, as well as the global viral hit “The Git Up” by Blanco Brown, among many others.
The award will be presented during the Country Radio Hall of Fame event, scheduled for July 21, at the Virgin Hotel Nashville. The evening will also recognize distinguished radio professionals, including on-air personalities Big D & Bubba, Mary McCoy, and Rowdy Yates, along with radio honorees Ginny “Rogers” Brophey, Clay Hunnicutt, and Gregg Swedberg.
