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“Kickin Up Mud”

“People see stuff that is already there and ask why I dream stuff that never was and ask why not”. This saying describes the LACS, they saw what was already there, had big dreams to be there, and asked the music industry why not? Their hick hop and southern rock sound is stronger than the moonshine they drink. The LACS which is the famous short abbreviation of the Loud Ass Crackers are from the sandy dirt roads of Baxley, Georgia. A South Georgia town more famous for its sawmills and turpentine stills than for having a successful southern rap group. The LACS consist of hip hop artist Clay “Uncle Snap” Sharpe and lead vocalist / guitarist Brian “ Rooster” King. With a blue collar background they have worked shutdowns with the union and framed many a house to earn enough money keep their music dreams alive. The LACS latest album is still in the works but already has created a buzz with its contributions from Average Joe recording artist Colt Ford on the song “Shindig” and allowing the LACS the privilege of performing some of his tour dates. Want to have a good time and hear some hick hop country? Check out Colt Ford and the LACS, where you will see a show you won’t never forget. Keep watching for dates in your area. Keep listening and we hope you enjoy our new material.

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(Nashville, Tenn. – Feb. 9, 2011) Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® has released information on five recently updated panels at Country Radio Seminar 2011, to be held March 2-4, 2011, in downtown Nashville, Tenn.

The three-day seminar is the premier educational and networking event for the Country radio and music industry, offering attendees access to 24 informative panels, countless valuable networking opportunities, prominent speakers, research presentations and intimate performances from some of today’s biggest stars and emerging artists.

Panels at CRS 2011 cover a broad range of topics relevant to today’s Country radio industry, including: social media and digital innovations, PPM, music video, brand strategies, leadership skills, consumer research studies, concert promotions and revenue, ad sales, PD multi-tasking, the relationships and economics of the radio and record industries, on-air interviews and much more. Here is a thumbnail look at five highlighted CRS 2011 panels.

Wednesday, March 2:

The Digital Life: Doing Business In An Increasingly Digital World (11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.) – Media and technology expert Shelly Palmer presents the latest info on what consumers are doing in terms of using tech-gadgets, websites and mobile devices, as well as an overview of media consumption trends. Learn what new devices are impacting consumers, learn where consumers are going to get entertainment, learn about changes and development in existing media platforms, and most of all, learn where the future competition will come from. Presenter: Shelly Palmer (Live Digital with Shelly Palmer).

Show Me The Money: The Economics of the Radio and Music Industry (3 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.) – Everything you want to know about the economics of the radio and music industry will be revealed in this in-depth look at the bottom line for both industries. This panel presents the real numbers – from gross to net – for radio, records and artists, and addresses how the money flows from label to artist to management. Moderator: Erica Farber (The Farber Connection, LLC). Panelists: Ken Robold (UMG), Chuck Flood (Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, Inc.), Tom English (Clear Channel Radio).

Thursday, March 3:

Strengthening Partnerships Through Social Media with Radio P1s (2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
- This panel provides specific knowledge about how social media can help stations build brand loyalty, ratings and a sense of community. This is accomplished through online demonstrations and idea-driven discussions on how social media works to drive station listening. Highlights of this panel include examples of what consumers respond to, what planning and resources are required, how to develop creative partnerships with sponsors and artists, and using mobile applications with the sales department. Moderator: Dan Halyburton (McVay Media). Panelists: Sloane Cavitt (Show Dog-Universal), Pinky Gonzales (Carazel Inc.), Stephen Linn (CMT), Jennie Smythe (Girlilla Marketing), Roy Elkins (Broadjam).

Friday, March 4:

The Art of War: Strategies for Offense and Defense (10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) – This panel offers both a historic look and mentoring approach on how to program in a heated format battle. Learn how legendary stations have survived and how successful new stations changed the status quo. Learn the most important aspects of safeguarding your station’s revenue and events from direct attacks and also how to identify weakness in a competitor. Moderator: Dan Halyburton (McVay Media). Panelists: Kevin Christopher (Tyler Media/KJKE), William B. Fletcher (Fletcher, Rowley and Riddle, Inc.), Lee Abrams.

Concerts: Connecting the Dots Between Ratings, Revenue and Promotions (2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.) – This panel demonstrates how concert promotion is a winning situation for all involved and covers many platforms. Learn how to grow revenue, ratings and sell tickets through examples of successful synergy. Understand how concerts can be a great NTR opportunity on multiple levels: web, text, video, etc. Discover how partnering with clients with compelling content can be to your advantage and help you better understand the area of touring and concert promotion. Moderator: Charlie Morgan (Emmis Communications). Panelists: Natalie Conner (WXTU), Tim Roberts (WYCD), Brian O’Connell (Live Nation).

A detailed schedule and descriptions of all CRS 2011 panels is available at www.CRB.org. CRB, Inc. reserves the right to modify or change the agenda as speakers, performers and panelists are added or removed.

The CRS 2011 New Faces of Country Music Show is sold out. A reduced $399 registration rate remains in effect through Friday, Feb. 18. The On-Site rate increases to $499 on Feb. 19. Registration fees do not include access to the New Faces show. Contact the Country Radio Broadcasters at (615) 327-4487 or at www.CRB.org for registration materials.

About CRB:
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format. More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at (615) 327-4487.

About CRS:
The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the Country music industry. Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. CRS 2011 will be held March 2-4, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. Limited time, $399 registration (excluding a ticket to the recently sold out New Faces Show) is available through Feb. 18 at www.CRB.org or by contacting the Country Radio Broadcasters at (615) 327-4487.

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(Nashville, Tenn. – Jan. 31, 2011) For the second year in a row, Universal Music Group Nashville is offering an expanded lineup of talent for its CRS 2011 luncheon at the Ryman Auditorium, to be held Wednesday, March 2, 2011.

The 2011 UMG Nashville luncheon lineup includes: Gary Allan, Laura Bell Bundy, Hayes Carll, Coldwater Jane, Easton Corbin, Billy Currington, Dani Flowers, Vince Gill, Mallary Hope, Jamey Johnson, Josh Kelley, Randy Montana, Kip Moore, David Nail, Randy Rogers Band, Ashton Shepherd, Canaan Smith, Sugarland, Josh Turner and Lee Ann Womack. A number of special guests are also scheduled to appear.

The UMG Nashville luncheon kicks off at 12:30 p.m. with food and beverages served outside on the Ryman plaza. Performances follow immediately afterwards inside the auditorium. Only credentialed CRS attendees are permitted to attend this event.

“When we planned the UMG CRS show last year, we had no idea how well it would be received,” says UMG Sr. VP Promotion and host of last year’s event, Royce Risser. “Each artist performed one acoustic song on the historic stage of the Ryman, creating a number of magical moments that people still talk about a year later.”

“The feedback from both attendees and our artists was overwhelming and seems to indicate that this is the start of a new marquee event at CRS,” continues Risser. “Unfortunately, Luke Lewis chose the same host as last year. Sorry about that.”

Thursday’s CRS luncheon is sponsored by Sony Music Nashville, and Friday’s luncheon is sponsored by Capitol Nashville. Talent for these events will be announced this week.

A reduced $399 Early Bird registration rate for CRS 2011 remains in effect through Friday, Feb. 18. The On-Site rate increases to $499 on Feb. 19. CRS 2011 is held March 2-4, 2011, at the Nashville Convention Center. Contact the Country Radio Broadcasters at (615) 327-4487 or at www.CRB.org for registration materials.

About CRB:
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format. More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at (615) 327-4487.

About CRS:
The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the Country music industry. Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. CRS 2011 will be held March 2-4, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. Limited time, $399 registration is available through Feb. 18 at www.CRB.org or by contacting the Country Radio Broadcasters at (615) 327-4487.

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