Apple Departures: The Apple Music Radio shift from staffing vendor Aquent (Hot Air 4/30) and its attending force reduction has resulted in the departures of Technical Producer Chris Carson and Content Producers Chad Crawford, Lauryn Snapp and Lauren Tingle, among others. Carson produced The Ward Guenther Show and Country Risers Radio, with prior stops including iHeartMedia and Brickhouse Radio Network. Crawford produced Light On Radio and Musical Routes Radio, and has previously worked at Interscope, Azoff Music Management and Moir/Marie Entertainment. Snapp continues to host Townsquare's syndicated PopCrush Nights and has previous stops at Warner Music Nashville and as an on-air/Digital Content Strategist for Cody Alan. Tingle's priors include CMT, Premiere and Country Aircheck, and produced the Nashville Countdown and Neon Songbook, among others. All are seeking their next opportunity; reach Carson here, Crawford here, Snapp here and Tingle here.
The CRS 2026
Print Special
featuring: Hey-Hi, AI: Emerging Uses
Best CRS Takeaways Ever
Label Contacts • New Faces
Travis Daily: The Interview
Inside This Issue:
MC-Yay At Ryman Lunch
Disruption Junction
You Look Like You Love Me
The Day Ahead
The 2026 Grammy
Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 Grammy Nominees