On Wednesday 24 February 2021, Gene Watson congratulated Country Radio Hall of Fame member, Charlie Monk, who was awarded the ‘Joe Talbot Award’ from CMA Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Trahern, and Townsquare Media SVP of Programming & CRS/CRB Board President, Kurt Johnson, a presentation, which took place on Thursday 18 February 2021.
Country Radio Hall of Fame member, Charlie Monk (centre) receives the ‘Joe Talbot Award’ from CMA Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Trahern, and Townsquare Media SVP of Programming & CRS/CRB Board President, Kurt Johnson; Charlie Monk was honoured on Thursday 18 February 2021 during CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience in Nashville. (Photo Credit: Courtesy of CRB/CRS)
‘Just heard my buddy at SiriusXM Willie’s Roadhouse, Charlie Monk, has received the Country Music Association’s ‘Joe Talbot Award’, which has only been give to nine people in the history of the CMAs.
He’s in fine company with Merle Haggard (Tuesday 6 April 1937 – Wednesday 6 April 2016), George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013) and Alan Jackson.
The award is given for outstanding contributions to preserving and advancing country music.
Charlie plays the good stuff on his morning show, and if there’s a music event anywhere, he will be there.
He might even be at one of my shows, when I get back on the road, so be sure to say ‘hello’ and congratulate Charlie.
This is a photo of us taken way back at Fan Fair in Nashville’
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