Country Radio Seminar 2025 ended on Feb. 21 after three action-packed days filled with electrifying performances, thought-provoking panels, and game-changing industry sessions. This was my second time attending after a whirlwind three days back in 2023.
This year’s CRS was cold, and a little dusting of snow added to the craziness of this week. We learned about Diversity, Content Creation, and danced the night away at Amazon Music Presents: “Country Heat at CRS 2025.” Warner Music Nashville’s Luncheon was another highlight this year and we were so pleased to see Avery Anna onstage as well as all the rest of the talent, including Jordan Davis.
Although there was no ping pong this year, they did delight us with yet another amazing Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley. That’s one of the performances we look forward to year after year and we love when it includes Rhett Akins. After all, the event is about songwriters telling their stories and performing some of our favorite hits.
Team UMG at the Ryman wowed us as they do every year with highlights including Eric Church and a surprise drop by from Ringo Starr (who was in town for his MHOF exhibit). It wasn’t all work, though! We dressed in our favorite decades’ gear and danced at our favorite CRS party, the BBR Music Group Decades Party! It was a groovy good time.
Big Machine’s Label Group Luncheon closed out the week before we all said goodbye at the New Faces of Country Music Show and Dinner. Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for more video content from this jam-packed week!
Country Radio Seminar returns on March 18-20, 2026.
