Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. and the Academy of Country Music have announced Tim McGraw as host and headliner of the CRS 40 Music City Jam to be held Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at the Nashville Convention Center.

The Music City Jam has showcased some of the biggest stars in country music, including performances by Brad Paisley at CRS 39 in 2008, Toby Keith in 2007 and Keith Urban in 2006. McGraw's connection with CRS dates back more than 15 years.

"Just think, in 1994 we were at The Opryland Hotel for the CRS New Faces Show when a young talent named Tim McGraw left us all in awe with his amazing performance of 'Don't Take The Girl,'" says CRB President Becky Brenner. "Now this superstar will headline the Music City Jam to open CRS 40!"

Adds Executive Director of The Country Radio Broadcasters Ed Salamon, "Since Tim McGraw first debuted on the CRS 24 New Faces Show in 1994 and later at the Super Faces Show, he has been an important part of CRS and Country radio. We are pleased that he is participating in such an important way in our 40th anniversary convention."

The Academy of Country Music will once again sponsor the Music City Jam, now in its fifth year.

"Tim has always had a special relationship with the Academy and with country music radio," says Bob Romeo, Executive Director of the Academy of Country Music. "We're thrilled he'll be headlining the Jam, and we look forward to seeing what friends join him to perform - his guests are always larger than life!"

Labels: Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith