Country Radio Broadcasters has named its Agenda Committee for the 2026–2027 Country Radio Seminar cycle. The committee features more than two dozen industry voices from radio, streaming, labels, and management.
What We Know: Brittani Johnson of The Core Entertainment chairs the committee. Joining her are Vice Chairs Krista Hayes (BMG) and Kevin Callahan (Pamal Broadcasting and Barrett Media Columnist). Additionally, Ed Rivadavia of mtheory will lead the returning Digital Music Summit, which examines technology, streaming, and country music. CRS 2027 is scheduled for March 17–19 in Nashville.
Other 2026–2027 Agenda Committee members include Cody Alan (SiriusXM), Tony Bannon (DMR/Interactive), Meagan Bennington (Spotify), Andrea Burtscher (Audacy), Tim Clarke (TC Projects Media + Entertainment), Gideon Dean (Local Daily Media/WBQK), Al Farb (KSCS/Cumulus), Shelley Hargis (BMG), Bridget Hermann (Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment), Tahsin Rakib Himi (BMG), Michael J (iHeartMedia), Stella Prado Kuipers (Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment), Charlie Maxx (Draper Media), John Mayer (Virgin Music), Jared Meyer (Q Prime South), Jennipher Miller (Cumulus), Morgan Mills (CMND SHFT), Blake Nixon (Triple Tigers), Sean Ross (Ross On Radio/Advantage Music Research), Lauren “Lo” Sessions (KKBQ/Radio One), Jennifer Shaffer (Wheelhouse Records), Lexi Sidders (SiriusXM), Michael Sloane (Dream Big Music), Jimmy Steal (Collective Heads Consulting), Neil Wilson (Neil Wilson Voiceovers), and Tim Wipperman (Humanable).
What They Said: “CRS continues to evolve alongside our industry, and I’m incredibly honored to help lead this year’s Agenda Committee,” said Johnson. “We have an outstanding group of professionals representing radio, streaming, artist management, labels, media, technology, and beyond. The passion, perspective, and creativity this team brings to the table will help us continue building a CRS experience that is educational, forward-thinking, and impactful for everyone who attends.”
What Remains Unclear: Still to come are specific programming topics and session formats for CRS 2027. The full committee roster is set, but individual member responsibilities have not been announced. CRB says additional details will follow in the coming months.
What It Means: CRS remains one of country radio’s most important annual gatherings. The diverse committee — spanning SiriusXM, iHeartMedia, Spotify, Cumulus, and multiple indie labels — signals a broad industry approach. As a result, CRS 2027 looks positioned to address the format’s biggest challenges head-on.
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Bethany Kent is a Music Radio Editor for Barrett Media. She spent nearly 20 years bringing radio to life on stages, across the airwaves, and through unforgettable listener experiences. Her career spans local markets including Providence, Philadelphia, and New York City, most recently serving as National Director of Music Initiatives for Audacy. From producing major live events like HOT 97’s Summer Jam to leading strategic national marketing initiatives, she has built a career at the intersection of music, media, and culture. She can be reached at bethany@barrettmedia.com.
