2026 CRB Artist Humanitarian Award Nominations Open
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 CRB Artist Humanitarian Award.
The award is given to a country artist whose time, talent and resources given to philanthropic efforts have significantly improved the effectiveness and impact of the causes they support.
Nominations are due by Dec. 15. Nominations can be made by emailing RJ Curtis at rj@crb.org and Chasity Crouch at chasity@crb.org. Submission materials should include, in no more than three pages and PDF form, an outline of charitable efforts and affiliations that match the criteria listed for the award. The recipient of the award will be recognized at CRS 2026 in March.
The CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was created in 1990 by the organization’s board to honor country music artists who have exhibited exceptional humanitarian efforts during their career. Past recipients include Eric Church, Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Trace Adkins, Randy Owen, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Reba, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, and Charlie Daniels, among others.
CRS 2026 is slated for March 18 through March 20, at the Omni Nashville Hotel.
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