Marci Braun, Chris Carr, Michael J, Phil Hunt, Rick Jackson, Bruce Logan and John Marks are the 2026 inductees into the Country Radio Hall of Fame, as announced today (3/18) during CRS in Nashville. KEEY/Minneapolis morning host Carr; WPOC/Baltimore morning host and WMZQ/Washington, DC midday host Michael J; and Rick Jackson's Country Classics host Jackson are the on-air inductees. Audacy Central Regional Brand Mgr. Braun, Consultant and Hunt Media Pres. Hunt, Audacy/Houston VP/Programming Logan and former Spotify and SiriusXM Head/Country Programming and terrestrial radio veteran Marks earned their places in the radio category.

The inductees will be honored Aug. 3 during a ceremony at the Virgin Hotel Nashville. The Country Radio Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the radio industry over a 20-year period, 15 of which must have been spent in the Country format.