Country Radio Broadcasters’ latest CRS360 webinar series is at 1 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Oct. 22, with a discussion about filmmaker Ken Burns’ Country Music, the eight-part, 16-hour film chronicling the history of America’s most-programmed music genre.
Writer/Producer Dayton Duncan (pictured), and artist Vince Gill, who was prominently featured in the film, will be special guests, to talk about the impact of this documentary, how it triggered music sales, and discussion about the genre’s past, present, and future. This discussion will be co-moderated by longtime Nashville writer/journalist, Rob Simbeck, and CRB Executive Director, RJ Curtis.
“During the two weeks this expansive and compelling film aired on PBS, it was the constant topic of conversation in our industry,” said Curtis. “Sixteen hours is a lot to process; even Country music experts learned things about our music and artists they never knew previously. This led to a collective and thoughtful analysis of how and why our format has evolved, where it may be headed, and what its challenges may be. Dayton Duncan and Vince Gill will help provide greater insight, and we’re honored to have them share with our industry.”
CRS 2020, will be held Wednesday, February 19 – Friday, February 21 at the Omni Hotel in Nashville. Registration opened August 1 and remains available. To register, click here.
