CRS, Whitney Allen Launch 'Hot Mic' Scholarship

Country Radio Seminar (CRS), in partnership with retired Country Radio Hall of Famer Whitney Allen, has launched the Whitney Allen “Hot Mic” Scholarship to support emerging female on-air talent in country radio.

One selected recipient will receive a complimentary full registration to CRS 2026 (March 18–20 in Nashville), round-trip airfare to Nashville, and accommodations at the Omni Nashville Hotel.

Whitney Allen

The scholarship targets female on-air personalities early in their careers (1–5 years of radio industry experience) who hold a primary on-air role, are making an impact at their station, in their community, and within the country format, and have never attended CRS before.

Applications are open now and must be submitted by February 2 via the official form at countryradioseminar.com/whitney-allen-hot-mic-scholarship (or linked through www.countryradioseminar.com).

Whitney Allen began her radio career in 1979, moved into country in 1982, achieved early success at KCBQ/San Diego, worked in Los Angeles at Pirate Radio and KIIS, joined the syndicated “After Midnite” in 1995, hosted afternoons at KZLA/Los Angeles, and created/hosted shows including “America’s Hot List,” “The Big Time,” and “Big Time Saturday Night.”

CRS 2026 general registration is $698 per person, with limited single-day passes available for $349 (max two per person), covering panels, speakers, luncheons, and networking (excluding Friday’s New Faces of Country Music Showcase). For details, visit www.countryradioseminar.com or call 615-327-4487. Follow CRS on Facebook, X, and Instagram.