Country Radio Broadcasters Unveils 2025-2026 Board of Directors

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The Country Radio Broadcasters have revealed the 2025-2026 Board of Directors, determined by election. The industry professional filled board will collaborate on CRS 2026.

Townsquare Media’s Kurt Johnson has been re-elected as President alongside Country’s Radio Coach John Shomby returning as Vice President. The Center For Sales Strategy’s Matt Sunshine will serve as Secretary.

Returning third term board members include RJ Meacham (Curb Records), Brent Michaels (KUZZ/Bakersfield), Joel Raab (Joel Raab Country Radio & Media), Shomby and Sunshine. Newly elected board members who will serve for three years include Ashley Layfield (WFUS/Tampa), Jordan Pettit (Grand Ole Opry) and Stacy Waugh (Big Loud). One-year term members are Emily Cohen Belote (Amazon Music), Tim Foisset (Spotify), Damon Moberly (MCA) and Greg Strassell (Hubbard Radio).

Johnson, Beverlee Brannigan (Beverlee Brannigan LLC Creative Coaching), Chuck Aly (Country Aircheck), Justin Chase (Beasley), George Couri (Triple 8 Management), Mike Harris (MCA), Gator Harrison (iHeartCountry), Debra Herman (Apple), Steve Hodges (Hodges Entertainment), Clay Hunnicutt (Merch Traffic), Kenny Jay (Albright, O’Malley, Brenner), Jennifer Johnson (Riser House), Jon Loba (BMG), Mike McVay (McVay Media), Rod Phillips (iHeart Country), Tim Roberts (Audacy), Allison Warren (Cumulus) and Kristen Williams (WMN) are all continuing their terms on this year’s board.

“It’s a privilege to serve alongside this remarkable group of Country leaders,” says Johnson. “I’m deeply grateful for their time, talent and heart. Congratulations to our new board members—and a sincere thank you to those who’ve served for years. CRS thrives because of the dedication and passion this board brings to the format and the future.”

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