Director's Chair: As reported this morning in Breaking News, All Access/Nashville Editor RJ Curtis was named incoming Exec. Director of the Country Radio Broadcasters/Country Radio Seminar. Curtis will fill the position being vacated next year by Bill Mayne, who has served as CRB/CRS Exec. Director for nearly a decade. "CRS has been an important part of my professional life for 35 years, never ceasing to challenge, reward, and re-ignite my zeal for our format and its many stakeholders," says Curtis. "Concurrently, I'll have the honor of working with Bill Mayne until his triumphant sign-off in May. He's been a mentor, brother, and friend to me since 1983, and – fun fact – brought me to my first CRS in 1985, while serving as my PD at KZLA/Los Angeles. Following his legendary stewardship of CRB is a daunting task, and a responsibility I'll take seriously." 

Adds CRB Board Pres. Kurt Johnson, "Among some great candidates for this role, RJ stood out. His unequalled experience and passion for Country radio, Country music and CRB made him the right person at the right time. We're beyond excited to have him lead CRS into its sixth decade." Curtis is on the job Nov. 12 but until then, reach him here.