CRS In Action: Opening Ceremonies And Dierks Bentley

CRS 2018

COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR (CRS) 2018 kicked off today (2/5) with its Opening Ceremonies. A welcome was given by NASHVILLE Mayor MEGAN BARRY, and ARISTA NASHVILLE's CAM performed the National Anthem while the UNITED STATES MARINE CORP Color Guard presented the flag. Artist CASSADEE POPE unveiled the full slate of COUNTRY RADIO HALL OF FAME Class Of 2018 inductees (NET NEWS 2/5), and the three CRS RUSTY WALKER SCHOLARSHIP recipients -- KUPL/PORTLAND, OR's JENN HAYS; KCYT/FAYETTEVILLE, AR's MARK "HAYSTACK" WELL; and KRTY/SAN JOSE, CA's JAMIE JACKSON (NET NEWS 11/20/17) -- were recognized. Representatives from SARAH CANNON CANCER INSTITUTE, CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS, and DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS were also on hand to express their gratitude to Country radio and showcase how the support given throughout the years has impacted each of their organizations.

Additionally, the TOM RIVERS Humanitarian Award was presented to FALLS MEDIA GROUP Owner DAN HALYBURTON, and the Artist Humanitarian Award was presented to CAPITOL NASHVILLE's DIERKS BENTLEY (NET NEWS 12/7/17). In accepting his award, BENTLEY quoted THOMAS RHETT's "Star Of The Show," explaining that he "is never the star of the show" as he thanked his family, label, management, crew, fans, and everyone who has participated in his philanthropic efforts throughout the years. "I don't see this as the end result of something; I seeit as a beginning and a sign that I'm heading in the right direction." After accepting his Award, BENTLEY then sat with COUNTRY AIRCHECK VP/GM CHUCK ALY for a conversation titled "Climbing The Mountain."

During BENTLEY's opening day featured speaking engagement (NET NEWS 1/8), he discussed his career journey; his forthcoming album, "The Mountain;" how the album "Up On The Ridge" changed his career; expanded on his time as co-host of the ACM AWARDS, while noting that he would not return for the gig this year; and more. Check out the ALL ACCESS "10 Questions" feature here for much more from BENTLEY.

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