CRS 2026 Unveils Digital Music Summit Agenda

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Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has revealed its Digital Music Summit will return for CRS 2026. The lineup features forward-thinking panels and events between digital and radio landscapes. The sessions will offer discussions, networking opportunities, and artist spotlights.

Registration for CRS 2026 is now open and available here.

CRS 2026 DMS-Focused Panels:
“The Showdown Of The Top 20: Comparing The Social, Streaming, And Radio Charts Of 2025”: ​​Leading voices in DSPs, socials, and radio break down how each chart measurement system tells a different part of the story – and how they all connect. This is a deep look into the behaviors of today’s country music fans, where platforms overlap, and what gaps present opportunities.

“Pack Your Bags: Country’s Gone Global”: Travel with the experts to explore the globalization of country music and the opportunities it has brought to the genre. Come away with insights to help chart your international course.

“Embracing The Change: Country Is Cross Pollinating And That’s Okay”: Now more than ever, country music is being enthusiastically discovered across genres, with numerous artists finding great value in these collaborations and fans eagerly embracing this trend. Attendees will see real-world examples of how cross-genre collaborations benefit all stakeholders in country music.

“Nielsen Schmielsen: New Platforms For Audience Data & Analytics”: Over the past decade, the process of music discovery has undergone a radical transformation. New consumer habits mean new consumer data, which requires new analytic tools to aid music curators and marketers in making the most educated decisions. The pros and cons of these emerging, effective, and relevant consumer metrics, along with established and long-trusted sources such as Nielsen, Mediabase, and Luminate, will be discussed, providing insights on implementing newer tools that will move the needle for the latest generation of music fans.

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