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Country Radio Broadcasters 2020-2021 Board of Directors


Country Radio Broadcasters
Country Radio Broadcasters

The Country Radio Broadcasters have completed their elections for the organization's 2020-2021 board of directors. Returning as CRB Board President is Kurt Johnson of Townsquare Media, while John Shomby is elected as Vice President and returning as Secretary is Beverlee Brannigan.

Serving on this year's board of directors are: Chuck Aly (Country Aircheck), Beverlee Brannigan, Becky Brenner (Albright & O'Malley & Brenner Consulting), Johnny Chiang (KKBQ-FM), George Couri (Triple 8 Management), Andy Denemark (United Stations), Ryan Dokke (Play It Again Music), Mike Dungan (UMG Nashville), Gator Harrison (iHeartMedia), Debra Herman (Shazam/Apple), Steve Hodges (Sony Nashville), Clay Hunnicutt (Big Machine Records), Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media), Dave Kelly (Big Machine Label Group), Jon Loba (BMG), Judy Lakin (Vista14), Mike McVay (McVay Media), Charlie Morgan (Apple Music), Rod Phillips (iHeartCountry), Tim Roberts (Entercom), Royce Risser (UMG Nashville), Bob Richards (Emmis Communications/WLHK), Brittany Schaffer (Spotify), John Shomby, Lesly Simon (Pearl Records), Matt Sunshine (CFSS), Joel Raab (Joel Raab Country Radio/Media), Ryan Redington (Amazon Music), Paul Williams (Westwood One/Cumulus), and Kristen Williams (Warner). Charlie Monk continues as a Lifetime Director Emeritus.

CRB/CRS President Kurt Johnson commented, "I am proud to welcome the new board members and grateful to the board vets who continue on this year. This is a unique time for the Country music industry. I can't imagine a better group to help guide all of us toward the industry's center point, Country Radio Seminar 2021. Looking forward to a great year."

The CRS Board of Directors is made up of volunteer professionals from all areas of the Country music industry. Together, they govern the organization and see that its mission is being fulfilled. Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. was created to provide a platform and structure for education and growth for the country music format, serving as the conduit connecting the interests of country radio with the country music industry.

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