Barry replaces Sean Sullivan, who is departing for a job outside the industry.
Chloe Bailey will be the show's first guest on Thursday, March 30 at 11 a.m. PST.
Over-the-air radio faces a crowded field of challengers that includes music streaming services, satellite radio and online games.
Frank Ray, Jackson Dean, Priscilla Block and Nate Smith were also on Country Radio Seminar's closing showcase.
As young listeners change "expectations around what is normal to hear," the music business will have to continue to adapt.
The superstar addressed attendees at Nashville's Country Radio Seminar and provided updates on several projects.
The genre's special relationship with radio is at an inflection point. "We’re facing a lot of different challenges," says the annual event's executive director.
The NYC radio legend was a pivotal player in the rise of Latin music in the U.S.
Among the impacted employees: Steve Leeds, a vp who developed the satellite radio company's artist branded stations like E Street Radio.
Big acts including Brad Paisley, Tyler Hubbard and Brantley Gilbert will appear at the annual radio confab in Nashville.
