Country Radio Broadcasters Names 2026-2027 Board of Directors

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Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) has announced its board of directors for 2026-2027, the nonprofit organization behind the annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS). Kurt Johnson of Townsquare Media returns as president, with John Shomby of Country’s Radio Coach as vice president and Matt Sunshine of The Center for Sales Strategy as secretary.

New board members joining this cycle include Travis Daily of Cumulus, Shelley Hargis of BBR Music Group, Jay Cruz of Big Machine Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, and Mike Molinar of Big Machine Music. The full board also includes representatives from Spotify, Apple Music, iHeartCountry, Audacy, Warner Music Nashville, BMG, Big Loud and other radio and label companies. Charlie Morgan continues as board member emeritus.

CRB said the board’s varied backgrounds across radio and the music industry support its work throughout the year on behalf of the organization and CRS. The next Country Radio Seminar is scheduled for March 17-19, 2027, at the Omni Nashville Hotel.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Christy Walker-Watkins, 3on.e2ma.net.