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David Roberts Bids Farewell to ESPN After Two Decades of Influence

"I trusted him. He believed in me tirelessly. He put me front and center with everything. I've never had an executive believe in me as much as he did."

Why Howard Stern Doesn’t Need Daily Radio Anymore

"Howard was the ultimate slave to the art. Perhaps he finally doesn't want to be anymore"

Why Curtis Sliwa Refuses to Be a Donald Trump Echo Chamber on 710 WOR

"I made that very clear in coming back: I was not going to become an echo chamber for Donald Trump. It's proven to be very successful for us."

Inside Andrew Perloff’s Reunion With Paul Pabst To Launch ‘Not So Fast’ on NBC Sports NOW

"There’s a lot of people I would love to work with, but doing something with Paul would have been great... This was in the works for a long time, so a big chunk of the last eight months was developing this show."

CRS 26 Hits All The Right Notes in Nashville

"Because there's so much to unpack, I've split my feedback into four categories: Performances, Sessions, Meetings, and Misses."

The Industry According To….RJ Curtis, CRS

"Radio is the original street team for country artists and music."

Why I’m Returning to the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville

"Country radio and the country music industry operate like a family more than a collection of competing businesses."

CRS 2026 Announces AI, Talent Development, Sales Training Workshop

"Workshop Alley is scheduled for Friday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to noon and will feature three distinct learning tracks covering artificial intelligence, on-air performance and sales strategy."

Two Important Reminders Courtesy of Barrett Media’s Top 20 Series

"There are two things I want to remind you of that are important but far too often pushed aside."

CRS 2026 to Honor Jelly Roll With Artist Humanitarian Award, Expand Focus on Growth, Inclusion, and Mentorship

"The award, established in 1990, has recognized many of the format’s biggest stars."

Country Radio Seminar Reveals Digital Music Summit Will Make A Return In 2026

"The Digital Music Summit has become one of the most anticipated elements of CRS each year"

CRS 2026 to Explore Five Key Themes Shaping Country Radio

CRS 2026 will include: Sales & Revenue, Innovation & Efficiency, Resilience & Storytelling, Music Discovery, and Talent Engagement.

Agenda Committee Named For Country Radio Seminar 2026

BMG/BBR Music Group’s Shelly Hargis returns to Chair the Agenda Committee.

Jessica Chenoweth Named MIW Country Radio Mentee

“I’m so excited for this opportunity to learn from the best in the business and further cement my career in Country radio,” Jessica said.

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"I made that very clear in coming back: I was not going to become an echo chamber for Donald Trump. It's proven to be very successful for us."

Inside Andrew Perloff’s Reunion With Paul Pabst To Launch ‘Not So Fast’ on NBC Sports NOW

"There’s a lot of people I would love to work with, but doing something with Paul would have been great... This was in the works for a long time, so a big chunk of the last eight months was developing this show."

Four Things Music Radio Can Learn from the Savannah Bananas

"What I saw was part circus, part radio festival, and part New England sports fans reunion. I couldn't help but sit there and think about how radio should be taking notes."