PD Mac Bruno Receives 2026 Steve Ferguson CRS Scholarship

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Mac Bruno

Mac Bruno, Program Director at KQKI (Morgan, Louisiana), has been honored with the 2026 Steve Ferguson Country Radio Seminar (CRS) Scholarship. Bruno was chosen by a panel of country radio programmers and industry professionals and will receive a paid registration to attend the 2026 Country Radio Seminar, scheduled for March 18–20, 2026, in Nashville.

Bruno’s career with KQKI began in 1996 when he entered the Colgate Country Showdown, placing second in the competition and earning himself a spot as the station’s nighttime on-air personality. Today, nearly three decades later, Bruno continues to hold his nighttime role while also serving as the station’s Program Director. Throughout his career, Bruno has remained dedicated to small-market radio and deeply rooted in the community KQKI serves.

“I’m honored to have been awarded a scholarship to attend the 2026 Country Radio Seminar in Nashville,” says Bruno. “This incredible opportunity will help me learn, grow, and bring even more to the listeners and community I serve every day. I’m grateful for the recognition and excited to represent our area in Music City!”

The Steve Ferguson CRS Scholarship is administered by GrassRoots Promotion and was created in memory of WTHO (Thomson, Georgia) Program Director Steve Ferguson, who passed away in 2018.

Nancy Tunick, Co-Owner and Managing Partner of GrassRoots Promotion, says, “We are pleased to present Mac Bruno with the Steve Ferguson CRS Scholarship in recognition of his commitment to independent artists, his authentic connection to his community, and his collaborative spirit within the radio and record community. These are qualities that truly reflect Steve Ferguson’s enduring legacy.”

Bruno will be formally recognized during the 2026 Country Radio Seminar, with additional details to be announced.

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