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THE 26th ANNUAL COUNTRY RADIO MARCH 1.4, 1995 OPRYLAND HOTEL NASHVILLE TENNESSEE PROGRAM BOOK & DIRECTORY DAVID BALL JEFF FOXWORTHY IN FAITH HILL 1985 AN GREG HOLLAND INSPIRATION BECAME A_ INNOVATION LITTLE TEXAS THAT BECAME A SOUND MARK O'CONNOR THAT BECAME ANEW , VICTORIA SHAW KADITION RUSS TAFF WARNER/REPRISE NASHVILLE 1H E RANDY TRAVIS TRADITION CONTINUES TRAVIS TRITT DWIGHT YOAKAM 0 1995 WARNER BROS. RECORDS INC. HEARING IS BELIEVING. BOB KINGSLEY THE '95 GARTH BROOKS MusicMakers SPECIAL SPECIAL Memorial Day Labor Day Enjoy the finest holiday The most comprehensive Captivating stories told by music & share some great look at country's Biggest star. your favorite artists, along with their hottest hits. holiday memories with Bob and his all-star guests. 3 Hours 3 Hours To add these specials A/VIERICAN call Barbara Silber at (212) 456-1950, COUTORY FAX (212) 456-1885. Outside the U.S., WN call Radio Express at 1-213-850-1003. OAK RADIO NETWORKS WITH BOB KINGSLEY TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. Governor's Proclamation -Governor Don Sundquist 6 Mayor's Proclamation -Mayor Phil Bredesen 8 CRB President's Letter -Ed Salamon I0 CRS-26 Agenda Chairperson's Letter -Robynn Jaymes 12 CRB Board of Directors 16 CRS-26 Agenda Committee 18 "In Search of The Next Level" by Tom McEntee 34 "The Next Level of Education" by Tom McEntee 36 Ken Kragen -Keynote Speaker 38 Barry Skidelsky -General Session Speaker 40 Tanya Tucker -Opening Ceremonies Performer 42 CRS-26 New Faces 45 26 Years of New Faces 46 Diamond Rio 48 Tracy Lawrence 50 Little Texas 52 Prescott Brown 54 "Greetings from Canadian Country" by Tom Tomkins 56 CRS-26 Agenda 68 Moderators, Panelists and Presenters 74 "Country Radio Power Goes On Tour" by Tom McEntee 78 1994 Humanitarian Award to Garth Brooks 79 Directory of Hospitality Suites 81 "CRS Rides Again, South West Style" by Tom McEntee 83 "The CRS-26 Exhibit Hall" by Valerie Hansen 84 Exhibit Hall Directory 87 CRB Officers, Staff and Production Credits 88 Obituaries 93 Directory of U.S. Country Radio Stations 178 Directory of Record Label Promotion Personnel and Label Rosters 183 Thanks to CRS-26 Sponsors 184 Directory of Program Syndicators and Suppliers 200 Directory of In-Room TV Channels 202 CRB Revenues and Expenses 203 CRS-27 Dates 207 Index of Program Book Advertisers Our sincere appreciation is extended to the many individuals, companies and publications who continue to share their time and talents to make this year's program book possible. COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR XXVI PROGRAM BOOK Art Supervision: Jim Johnson -- Production Supervision -- Doug Harris -- Editorial Supervision -- Dave Nichols, Tom McEntee Advertising Sales: Dave Nichols, David DeBolt -- Photography: John Lee Montgomery, Mike Printed by Harris Press on Elite Gloss paper Published by Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc., Dave Nichols, Executive Director P.O. Box 120429, Nashville, TN 37212 Phone: 615-327-4487 -- Fax: 615-329-4492 2 Welcome Country Radio Broadcasters We Are Proud To Sponsor The Artist Radio Taping Session [0COUNTRY MUSIC TELEVISION R A D 1 0 CROOK& CHASE V C1995 Group W Satellite Communications. CMT and the CMT logo arc registered service marks, and COUNTRY MUSIC TELEVISION is aservice mark of Country Music Television, Inc. NASHVILLE RECORD REVIEW and the Nashville Record Review with Crook and Chase logo are service marks of TNNR d/b/a The Nashville Network Radio, a co-venture of Opryland USA Inc. and Westinghouse Electric Corporation. STATE OF TENNESSEE PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR WHEREAS, the Country Radio Seminar is celebrating its twenty- sixth anniversary in service to country radio broadcasters; and WHEREAS, creative and talented people of Nashville working in country radio and the music industry make it possible for the city of Nashville, Tennessee, to be called "Music City, USA"; and WHEREAS, American country radio stations are making a significant contribution to the current renaissance of country music; and WHEREAS, country radio and music industry professionals from all across the United States and Canada will gather in Nashville, March 1-4, 1995; and WHEREAS, proceeds from the Country Radio Seminar will provide scholarships for the education of future radio broadcasters; NOW THEREFORE, I, Don Sundquist, Governor of the state of Tennessee, do hereby proclaim March 1-4, 1995, as COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR WEEK in Tennessee, and urge all citizens to join me in this worthy observance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, IHAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND CAUSED THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE TO BE AFFIXED AT NASHVILLF ON THIS 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1995 824 19th Avenue South Personal Manager Nashville Tennessee 37203 DALE MORRIS (615) 327-3400 Exclusive Booking & ASSOCIATES, INC FAX (615) 327-0331 BARBARA HARDIN f o rp. o 4{0 0-ucti,A411W:Ple$ Whereas, the Country Radio Seminar is celebrating its twenty-sixth anniversary in 4 --..11111111e. fie service to country radio broadcasters; and Whereas, creative and talentedpeople of Nashville wor4ng in country radio and the music industry make it possible for the city of Nashville, Tennessee to be caffed"Music City U.S.A."; and e- e-eee.r Whereas, American country radio stations are ma4ng asignificant contribution to the current renaissance of country music; and gg'L- Whereas, country radio and music industry professionals from aff across the United States and Canada willgather in Nashville, March 1-4, 1995; and Whereas, proceeds from the Country Radio Seminar wiltprovide scholarships for the education offuture radio brocutcasters; Now therefore, 1, Philip Bredesen, Mayor ofMetropofitan Nashville/Davidson County do hereby proclaim March 1-4, 1995, as Country Radio Seminar Wee€ in Nashvilk k, r, ) 1n witness whereof 1have hereunto set my hand on this the 18th day of December, nineteen hundred and ninety-four. Philip Bredesen t:te* Mayor o , o Kathy Maltea Billy Ray Cyrus Sammy Kershaw Shania Twain The Statler Brothers ou r -1 1 1 John & Audrey 1 - r i r : Wiggins 1 • 1I_ _11 Nashville a PolyGran, cornpany NNe.le‘ Dennis L. Terri Clark Kim Richey Keith Stegall Tom T. Hall COUNTRY RADIO BROADCASTERS PRESENTERS OF THE COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS GROWTH THROUGH SHARING SINCE 1970 DOUG BAKER WSIX RADIO Nashville, TN CORINNE BALDASSANO SW NETWORKS New York, NY SHELIA SHIPLEY BIDDY. V.P. DECCA RECORDS Nashville, TN JOHN BLASSINGAME WGAR RADIO Cleveland, OH GENE BRIDGES COUNTRY CARES Los Angeles, CA CURT BROWN KITS RADIO Springfield, MO Welcome to CRS 26, ALLEN BUTLER SONY MUSIC Nashville, TN GAYLON CHRISTIE The theme of the 26th annual Country Radio Seminar, "Taking It to the 1(00V RADIO Copperas Cove, TX Next Level," reflects my own unflagging optimism in our industry. CHARLIE COOK -Secretary McVAY MEDIA Beverly Hills, CA LARRY DANIELS Like many of you, I've been fortunate to be involved in country radio's (NIX /KCWW RADIO Phoenix, AZ rise from an alternative format to the most programmed format in radio. GENE DICKERSON KRMD RADIO We have long ago surpassed all expectations and predictions. Shreveport, LA STEVE ENNEN WUSN RADIO Chicago, IL Many reporters have observed that in the past year, we've reached a ERICA FARBER RADIO &RECORDS plateau. Ichallenge each of you to join me in working toward using our Los Angeles, CA DEBI FLEISCHER current base as aplatform for even greater accomplishments. COLUMBIA RECORDS Nashville, TN ROBYNN JAYMES WYYD RADIO As our format has grown, so has the task of the Country Radio Lynchburg, VA LYNN KITE Broadcasters. We continue to provide the serious learning experience that THE INTEREP RADIO STORE Chicago, IL has always distinguished this conference. In recognition of the unique TARI LAES TANDEM PROMOTIONS passion we have for our format, we've expanded the opportunity for Nashville, TN EDDIE MASCOLO exposure to artists. RIVER NORTH NASHVILLE Nashville, TN BILL MAYNE WARNER BROS. RECORDS Ihave been fortunate to work with some of the brightest minds of our Nashville, TN CHARLIE MONK industry on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, all of whom MONK FAMILY MUSIC GROUP Nashville, TN serve at their own expense. They, along with Executive Director Dave BOB MOODY WPOC RADIO Nichols and his staff, deserve your thanks for CRS -26. Baltimore, MO DENISE NICHOLS ARISTA RECORDS Sincerely, Nashville, TN ED SALAMON •President WESTWOOD ONE RADIO NETWORKS Valencia, CA JEFF WALKER -Treasurer ARISTOMEDIA Nashville, TN KENNETH E. WINDHAM WMSI RADIO Ed Salamon Jackson, MS President LEGAL COUNSEL COUNTRY RADIO BROADCASTERS MIKE MILOM WYATT, TARRNYT, COMBS, GILBERT &MILOM Nashville, TN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DAVE NICHOLS COUNTRY RADIO BROADCASTERS Nashville, TN 50 MUSIC SQUARE WEST, SUITE 702 • NASHVILLE, TN 37203-3228 • (615) 327- 4487 • FAX (615) 329-4492 8 TAKING COUNT TO THE NEXT LEVEL 4> THE INDUSTRY'S NEWSPAPER COUNTRY HOTFAX R&RO NLINE COUNTRY RADIO BROADCASTERS PRESENTERS OF THE COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR GROWTH THROUGH SHARING SINCE 1970 1995 AGENDA COMMITTEE BOB "BART* BARTOLOMEO WEST W000 ONE RADIO NETWORKS New York, NY MARIA COOPER BRUNNER INSIGHT MANAGEMENT Scottsdale, AZ BRAD CHAMBERS KPLX RADIO Dallas, TX BARRY COBURN TEN TEN MANAGEMENT Nashville, TN GREG COLE WPOC RADIO Dear CRS attendee, Baldmore, MD BOB DUCHESNE WOCB RADIO Brewer, ME Welcome to the 26th Country Radio Seminar!! MARK EDWARDS ABC/SMN Dadas, TX WADE JESSEN After 25 years of growth through sharing, you are apart of the first steps WSM RADIO Nashville, TN that will take us to the next level. GARY KRANTZ MJI BROADCASTING New York, NY PAUL MIRALDI Over the next several days, you will find positive changes to the Country KEEY RADIO Minneapolis, MN Radio Seminar. BEVERLY PADFtATZIK TRIBUNE ENTERTAINMENT Chicago, IL LARRY PAREIGIS Your feedback on the session response cards have created these KRAK RADIO Saaamenlo, CA improvements. Keep filling out those cards! BOB PODOLSKY KNIXIXCWW Radio Phoenix, AZ GINA PRESTON It is our hope that you will take something home that will add to your WXTU RADIO Philadelphia, PA success, as well as to the continued success of our country music format.