9-16-13
For the second year in a row, representatives from labels and other music-affiliated companies have assembled bands to compete in the ?CRS Battle of the Bands? contest which will be held Sept. 26. This year?s bands are comprised of employees from Hard Rock Caf?, Renaissance Hotel, Sony Music Nashville, SunTrust Sports & Entertainment, and Warner Music Group.
CRS Executive Director Bill Mayne said, ?Last year?s event was such a success and we cannot wait to relive the fun once again. To add a little twist to the event, we expanded the lineup to include participants from other companies within the industry and not just labels." Proceeds from the event will go toward the CRS scholarship fund and the Country Radio Hall of Fame. The ?CRS Battle of the Bands? is a private, industry-only event.
Last year?s ?Battle of the Bands? was sold out and raised enough funds to enable the organization to create a new endowment, which will be announced soon. Band names and musicians will also be announced in the coming days. ?CRS Battle of the Bands? is held in conjunction with CRS fall board meetings. Board members are scheduled to be in attendance. Sponsors for the event are Country Aircheck, CMT, Hit Shop Records, Miller Lite, Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, SunTrust Sports & Entertainment, and William Morris Endeavor.
