Registration For The 2008 Country Radio Seminar NOW OPEN!

(NASHVILLE, TN) Online registration for the 39th Annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is now open and available at http://www.crb.org. An early-bird rate of $499.00 is available to those who register before November 30. CRS-39 will be held Wednesday, March 5 through Friday, March 7, 2008 at the Nashville Convention Center.

Complete details of the agenda for CRS-39 will be available on September 5th, 2007. The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) have released a general timeline overview of the seminar schedule. Major changes include the moving of the opening ceremonies/keynote to Wednesday morning, the change in ARTS (Artist Radio Tape Session) times, and an earlier start for the New Faces Show on Friday.

In addition, while not technically a part of the Country Radio Seminar-39, the DJ Radio Hall of Fame Event will commence an hour earlier at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, March 4th.

The schedule is subject to change as panelists and speakers are confirmed to participate.

The following is the general timeline for CRS-39 and its related activities.


Tuesday, March 4, 2008
5:30 - 8:30 PM
DJ & Radio Hall of Fame Cocktail Party, Dinner & Ceremony

Wednesday, March 5, 2008
9:00 - 10:20 AM Artist Radio Taping Session (Sponsored by SESAC)
10:30 - 11:50 AM Opening Ceremonies/Keynote
Noon - 1:50 PM
Lunch & Performance (Sponsored by Curb/Asylum)
2:00 - 3:50 PM Artist Radio Taping Session (Sponsored by SESAC)
2:00 - 6:30 PM Exhibits Open
2:00 - 3:50 PM Panels
4:00 - 4:50 PM Music Label Showcase
5:00 - 6:20 PM KCRS Live! (Sponsored by ASCAP)
6:30 - 7:20 PM Welcome Reception & The 39th Radio Olympiad
7:30 - 9:20 PM Music City Jam (Sponsored by ACM and United Stations)
9:30 - 10:30 PM Music Label Showcase
9:30 PM CRS After Hours

Thursday, March 6, 2008
8:00 - 6:45 PM Exhibits Open
8:00 - 11:50 AM Panels
Noon - 1:50 PM
Lunch & Performance (Sponsored by Sony BMG)
2:00 - 7:00 PM Spring Town Meeting (Sponsored by BMI)
2:00 - 3:50 PM Panels
4:00 - 5:20 PM WCRS Live! (Sponsored by BMI and Country Aircheck)
5:30 - 6:30 PM Exhibit Area Networking Hour (Sponsored by BMI)
7:00 - 11:00 PM Wildhorse Saloon Showcase
7:00 PM CRS After Hours

Friday, March 7, 2008
8:00 - 8:30 AM Manager's Breakfast
8:30 - 11:50 AM Panels
Noon - 1:50 PM
Lunch & Performance (Sponsored by Capitol Nashville)
2:00 - 05:00 PM Panels
5:30 - 6:15 PM
New Faces of Country Music Cocktail Reception
6:30 - 10:00 PM
New Faces of Country Music Dinner & Show (Sponsored by R&R and CMA)
10:00 PM CRS After Hours