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> > > FOX UNITES UNITS MM 7, 2005 Fox is uniting its international and domestic home entertainment units in an effort to strengthen its presence in the global retail marketplace, the company announced April 28. The worldwide division is called Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Mike Dunn, former head of domestic home entertainment, has BY ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI been named president of Twentieth Century Fox Home LATIN CONFAB MINES Entertainment worldwide. -Jill Kipnis REGGAETÓN CRAZE » >YAHOO MIAMI- Reggaetón was the center of attention at the i6th annual Billboard Latin Music AGREES TO PAY Conference, the first since the explosion of the "new" Puerto Rican craze. FOR UMG VIDS The increasingly popular Latin subgenre dominated many of the panels that Yahoo has finalized took place April 25 -28 at the Hotel InterContinental, including the teen, mobile a deal with Universal and digital discussions. Music Group to pay Luny (one half of Luny Tunes, the production team responsible for reg- for access to its gaetón's biggest hits) and rappers Wisin & Yandel proved to be a bundle of music videos. energy enjoying success. During a Q &A and open -mike session, Luny Financial details laughed about their ability to reach the No. r spot on the Billboard Top Latin were not disclosed. Albums chart "using $roo software." Later, he introduced a 15- year-old pro- Yahoo now has ducer named Tiny as "the future of reggaetón." rights to offer new Luny and confident that the traditional solidarity of the and catalog music others seemed videos from UMG in top reggaetón artists will continue as the genre grows ar_d copyright pro- the United States tection and major -label deals develop. and, for the first "We all play in each other's albums," said Wisin, who mentioned that he time, in international is in conversations with several major labels. "If other genres like salsa and territories as well. merengue had done it that way [without thinking in terms of competition], they'd The pact is the lat- all be better off." est in an ongoing Similar sentiments were echoed at the "Worlds Apart -East Meets West" panel, test of wills between which brought together many of the biggest names in reggaetón continues on »p8 UMG and online services over com- pensation for on- LATIN BY LEILA COBO demand video play. UMG yanked its videos from the leading U.S. Web In The Stars portals in February, Los Horóscopos, Rubio Win Three Billboard Latin Awards when it announced that it would no MIAMI -Winners of this year's Billboard ploded in the charts. longer service new Latin Music Awards reflected the chang- Los Horoscopos, one of the few or catalog videos ing sound of Latin music and the public's duranguense groups whose singers for VOD playback reception of it. are women, got the regional Mexi- on a promotional basis. Since then, Paulina Rubio, who took home three can album of the year, female group, UMG has inked VOD awards, described the music on her album for "Locos de Amor" (Disa), as well deals with America "Pau- Latina" (Universal) as a multicultural as two other awards. Online and fusion. Rubio took home hot Latin tracks Even Los Temerarios, known for their Microsoft's MSN artist of the year, female, and Latin female romantic grupo sound, broke the mold Music. pop album of the year. with their 2004 studio album, "Veintisi- -Brian Garrity Juanes' won hot Latin track of the year ete," a collection of rancheras arranged for "Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor" and Latin to fit Los Temerarios' romantic sensibility. BMG » >SONY male, for "Mi San- The group was the biggest -selling Latin POSTS LOSSES v pop album of the year, gre" (Surco /Universal). His brand of pop/ act of the year and won the top Latin al- Sony Corp. reports rock has found acceptance on pop and bums artist of the year award thanks to a that Sony BMG post- C T. the ed a fourth quarter tropical radio. succession of recordings that made net loss of $61.8 mil- Música duranguense group Los Horós- top echelons of the Billboard Top lion on sales of $962 v copos de Durango belongs to the new crop Latin Albums chart. million for the three craze The Latin Music ó of acts that keep the duranguense Billboard continues on »p8 n. alive and well, more than a year after it ex- Awards, now in continues on »p8

www.americanradiohistory.com THE LATEST NEWS LATIN CONFAB (cont. 1=RC)I1`I from »p7 l (Daddy Yankee, Héctor "El soned industry executives Bambino" and Ivy Queen), engaged in an often comedic months ended March 31. urban regional (Akwid, mock deal -making session to Results for the joint Crooked Stilo) and rap (Pitbull illustrate the process. Par- RADIO BY PAUL HEINE venture include $92 mil- and Orisha's Yotuel). ticipants included Universal lion in restructuring When Akwid's Sergio Gómez Music Latino president John charges before taxes. stressed the fun ofmaking music Echevarría (playing the part A New Sony claimed an equity Gold Standard versus the passing nature of fame a former idol to net loss of 3.1 billion yen of trying Radio Stations' Format Changes Affect Airplay For New Songs ($29 million) from the and commercial success, Héc- stage a comeback), lawyer joint venture for the tor "El Bambino" noted that "it Marc Stollman (Stollman & NEW YORK -The raft of recent motion Ken Lane tells Billboard. [ flips], we'll have to, as we al- quarter. Between the already happened to salsa and Grubman), manager Jerry radio station conversions to the "The key to everyone's future is ways do, figure out new ways to start of the venture on merengue." Blair (Fuerte Group) and pub- "we play anything" format may to build superstars, break new get our music exposed." Aug. 1, 2004, and the Reggaetón made further lishing reps Ramón Arias be liberating for programmers artists and give the audience the Biery says he is monitoring the end of Sony's fiscal appearances at the "Digital (Peermusic) and Alexandra and refreshing for listeners, but opportunityto digest new music." situation closely. "If all of a sud- year, Sony BMG posted Days" and "Going Mobile" Lioutikoff (AS CAP). it is anything but music to the Lane says IDJMG and other den we start selling fewer records a net loss of $66 million panels, where a common topic A gentler and more opti- ears of many record company record companies build their in Detroit or San Diego, then I'll on sales of $3.3 billion, was the complexity of working mistic side of the music in- promotion reps. marketing plans around the be worried about it," he says. including pre -tax restructuring charges of within copyright law to exploit dustry was displayed in "Deeply disappointing" is amount of new music that sta- Lane believes sales will abso- $290 million. For the the reggaetón craze. interviews with pop star how one label exec character- tions can play. "Radio has lutely be affected in markets that fiscal year, Sony record- "Labels often don't know Chayanne and filmmaker/ izes some of the flips. The hard- proven itself time and time have lost a current -music outlet. ed an equity net loss of who the author of the song is," music producer Fernando est-hit format has been adult again to be the biggest vehicle Klaiman sees a ripple effect 3.4 billion yen ($32 mil- EMI Music Publishing Latin Trueba by Billboard Latin bu- to expose new music," he adds. on competing stations -one lion) from the joint America regional managing reau chief Leila Cobo. that doesn't play in the labels' venture. director Nestor Casonu said. "I always try to find some- NEW ACTS SUFFER favor. Some competitors are -Brian Garrity "The artists have talent, but thing new to offer and to im- Multiple stations flipping from playing less new music, he says, » >PODCASTING some have no clue as to what prove upon what I did before," current- to gold -based formats or moving new -music categories TO INFINITY copyright means." Chayanne said. That renew- will ultimately harm new to the midnight -5 a.m. daypart. "Try to understand," Luny able coupled with ex- Infinity Broadcasting is enthusiasm, artists, says Joel Klaiman, "These format changes to jumping on the pod - said at his panel, "all this came what he called "an ant's ecutive VP of promotion at Epic Jack and Ben have made other casting bandwagon, to us as a big surprise. But work -building little by lit- Records. "It hurts the market- stations around the country with plans to offer pod- we're getting prepared and tle," is the secret behind his ing plan, and it hurts the artist tighten," Klaiman says. casts submitted by lis- learning as we go on." two decades of success. anytime you lose significant Lane expects "more changes teners on the air and via The growing importance of Trueba, a Grammy Award - new -music stations," he says. to come ... Radio is always try- a new Internet radio reggaetón was cinched in the winning producer who won K -Rock, Klaiman says, played ing to reinvent itself. With new station. Kyouradio.com Billboard Chart Workshop, the best foreign film Academy a major role in helping Epic outlets, such as satellite radio will exclusively stream where Billboard chart director Award in 1992 for "Belle break Franz Ferdinand and and the growth of iPods, radio podcasts submitted by Geoff Mayfield announced the Epoque," took that enthusi- Modest Mouse. Former needs to its specialty. listeners. Programming adult maintain can include all -talk upcoming launch of the Latin asm a step further in describ- top 4o, which, while hardl a top 4os WMWX, KFMB and And with the new Jack and shows or music selec- Rhythms chart, which will in- ing his latest movie, "El bastion of cutting -edge music, WRQX were instrumental in Dave formats, they're hoping tions. Infinity will only clude reggaetón, banda rap, Milagro de Candeal." plays an important role in label the success of Epic's Howie Day. that this is what is needed." stream the podcasts; it Latin dance and urban re- The documentary examines marketing plans. "We'll have to get more cre- Yet even with more stations will not make them gional music. the life ofpercussionist /com- In less than a month, four ative and augment our radio hopping on the oldies band- available tor download- As if bolstering the chart's poser /producer Carlinhos major- market adult top 405 efforts with heightened exposure ing. The online station purpose, many of the 13 Brown, who teaches music in vanished: WRQX (Mix 107.3) in other places," Klaiman says. will go live May 16. Miami teenagers participat- the poor neighborhood where Washington, D.C.; WMWX Indeed, national audiences for Infinity aliso will air the ing in the teen panel listed he grew up in Salvador de (Mix 95.7) Philadelphia; KFMB rock and adult top are smaller podcasts on KYCY-AM 4o reggaetón among their musi- Bahia, Brazil. (Star 100.7) San Diego; and today, according to Nielsen San Francisco. According to Infinity, cal preferences. "Thanks [to Carlinhos WENS (Real 97.1) Indianapolis. Broadcast Data Systems and Ar- the podcasts selected Reggaetón's hipness, how- Brown], that neighborhood has Mainstream top 40 WDRQ bitron data, but for reasons that for broadcast will be ever, did not eclipse other no weapons and no drugs," Detroit and rhythmic top 40 go beyond recent format flips. determined by listener topics. Trueba said. "It shows music WQSX (Star 93.7) Boston also Radio has experienced a interest and feedback. In the "Deal Game" panel, can go beyond music and be a vaporized, re- emerging as Jack slow, steady decline in time -Antony Bruno organized by ASCAP, sea- tool for transformation." and Mike, respectively. spent listening. And rock radio Meanwhile, current -based ratings are falling faster than » >RIAA SETS rock radio has its own crisis. the medium as a whole. SPECS FOR DUALDISC LOGO Within the past three months, When you're in the business it lost pivotal new -music out- of developing artists and break- The Recording Industry (cont.) WPLY Assn. of America is IN THE STARS lets (Yroo) Philadel- ing songs, Klaiman says, "you from »p7 launching a new pro- phia; WHFS Washington, hate to lose the frequency of gram for licensing the their 16th year, aired live na- publisher of the year. D.C.; and WZTA (Zeta) stations playing music. As we wagon every week, Biery be- DualDisc logo for use tionwide April 28 on the Tele- The Billboard Latin Music Miami. And a radical trans- get the touring, marketing and lieves the consumer's appetite on hybrid CD /DVD mundo network and in several Awards honor the most pop- formation rocked WXRK (K- press together, you want to be for new music has never been releases. The initiative Latin markets. ular albums, songs and per- Rock) New York, leaving its able to develop a song and stronger. "There is more of a de- sets physical and con- This year marked the debut formers in Latin music, as de- playlist with a fraction of the [make] it familiar." sire for new music and discov- tent specifications for of the new reggaetón album termined by the sales and current titles it had previously. So far, the defections haven't ering new bands than I can ever DualDisc releas- official of the year category, won by radio airplay data that inform Despite an expanding menu affected the way Warner Bros. remember," he says. "It's not es and makes the logo Daddy Yankee's "Barrio Fino" the weekly Billboard charts of new -media outlets, the record Records exposes and breaks the business of radio available to any record stations- (El Cartel /VI), the biggest -sell- during a one -year period from industry views label- independent or still radio as the artists, according to senior VP they're looking to do all they can major, U.S.- or interna- ing Latin album so far this year. the Feb. 14, 2004, issue main medium for exposing of promotion Tom "Grover" to get an audience and build rev- tional- based -for a The hot Latin tracks label of through this year's Feb. 5 issue. new music. And some promo Biery. But they could. enue. It's our business." nominal fee. As part of the year was Sony Discos, dom- In addition to the Billboard execs are worried about dwin- "Generally speaking, there Like other promotion execs, the effort, the RIAA is inating the tropical and Latin awards, Telemundo gave its dling air time. are still plenty of stations play- Biery remains bullish on radio. launching a new Web pop airplay charts, while Uni - Star Award to Marc Anthony "Anytime a radio station ing new music," Biery contends. "Nothing else affects [retail site, dualdisclicensing vision Music Group took home and its Viewer's Choice award replaces current music with "Just because six or eight sta- sales] the way terrestrial radio .org, that will provide top Latin albums label honors. to David Bisbal. recurrent or gold music, it tions flipped, there's still thou- does. But there's still a move- necessary information. Warner /Chappell was the For a complete list of win- obviously takes up a slot to break sands of stations and millions ment going on where you have -Brian Garrity publishing corporation of the ners, go to billboard.com/ a new artist," Island Def Jam and millions in audience. If you a kazillion other places to start continues on »p10 year, while WB (ASCAP) won awards. Music Group senior VP of pro- continue to see more and more the buzz."

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» >WAL -MART DIGITAL MUSIC BY ANTONY BRUNO Uni Label Group BURNS CDs Wal -Mart has intro- Two independent radio pro- says the same demand to duced an online custom moters are targeting Univer- change invoices occurred in CD burning service that What Price Rhapsody? sal Music Group, charging the 2003, resulting in false charges allows customers to buy music without down- label group, Universal Records to Baby Bash, Lil' Wayne and Sheek Louch. loading to a computer. It Starts At SO and two promotion executives Users may select and with racketeering, fraud and Although Grossman corn - buy the tracks they rks is hoping to attract on building a community, and hinges on its Napster to Go breach of contract. plied, he alleges, Field "in- want, which Wal -Mart news to its Rhapsody sub - that's what Rhapsody 25 is all portable music service, Real - In a lawsuit filed April 15 in structed representatives of will then burn to a per- on service by offering about," Acker says. "It's a way to Networks is downplaying the Los Angeles County Superior several radio stations ... to sonalized CD and ship the e same thing that has get a large number of users, portable element of its service. Court, promoters Joseph Gross- prematurely terminate their to them. The service mad r-to -peer sites such a some of whom have never paid Acker says he does not ex- man and Lisa Welf claim that exclusive relationships with charges $4.62 for the raging success -free music. for any kind of music online." pect portable devices that sup- Universal Records, its VP of National if they wanted the co- first three songs, and 88 a promotion Gary Marella and operation of UMG and Uni- cents for each addition- In first for subscription al song, plus $1.97 for music services, Rhapsody will promotion executive Chuck versal (i.e., the radio stations' shipping. The new serv- allow users to listen to and share Field refused to pay for the pro- lifeblood)." National claims ice is positioned for 25 full tracks a month at no cost. moters' services unless they that these activities ultimately consumers who do not Previously, nonpaying customers prepared "fraudulent" invoices. led to its "downfall." have CD burners or could only access 3o- second dips Grossman's Tarzana, ip Rae broadband Internet of a track, with full songs reserved Calif. -based National Music OTHER BILLING CLAIMS access. for paying subscribers. Marketing alleges that it en- Welf, who is based in Atlanta, - Antony Bruno In addition, the company has tered an oral contract with alleges that Field instructed launched its Rhapsody to Go so,-rr7111111111111=111iß UMG in 1995 to provide pro- her to create a fictitious T -shirt » >EMUSIC Prem. nr,u FREES UP service, which for $15 a month motional services for Uni- company and "to invoice UMG 50 SONGS allows subscribers to store their versal's artists. During the primarily under that nonex- Digital music service downloaded music on support- summer of 2002, Universal istent company" rather than ing portable audio players. owed the company "thou- her Majestic Promotions, provider eMusic has Or created download cards The two new services join sands of dollars" for work for which was performing the good for 50 free songs. Rhapsody's $10 -a-month such acts as Mr. Cheeks, Lil services. The complaint says Artists are being asked unlimited plan, which allows Romeo, Master P and Big she "succumbed," yet invoices to participate in a pro- subscribers to listen to any While the tracks will be free port subscription services to Tymers, whose promotion in May 2004 went unpaid. gram to distribute these music in the system's database, to consumers, RealNetworks will have an impact until 2007. budgets had been exhausted. Welf claims she was then cards via their own Web as well as buy songs for 89 cents pay the music industry fees for Instead, Real's focus is on National claims that Marella asked to prepare false invoices sites, concerts and for each song. Revenue is expected building Rhapsody's user base refused to pay unless Gross- but refused. other means. each and albums $8.99. Supporting acts include According to RealNetworks from deals with national brands. by converting P users into man changed those invoices The complaint alleges that Chuck D, Bob Weir, VP of music services Robert Rhapsody also upgraded its subscribers. to reflect services for artists UMG initiated false rumors Mojo Nixon, Assembly Acker, Rhapsody's free -tracks Harmony service, which allows "It takes our community to with large promotional budg- that Majestic "double -billed" of Dust, Otis Taylor and offer mimics online music users' purchased tracks to now play on a much broader base by low- ets, including Nelly, Raphael the company and then termi- Kan'nal. eMusic will cus- expectation that music should Apple Computer's iPod Photo. ering the bar to get involved," Saadiq and Paulina Rubio, nated Welf's services. tomize cards for each be free. By matching its offering The announcement is the lat- Acker says. even though he did not per- The promoters have also album artist with their to existing P2P services, Real - est in a rash of activity from dig- To date, subscription efforts form work for them. brought into the suit Archway art and other graphics. Networks hopes to attract new ital music providers like have proved a hard sell. A recent Grossman alleges that he Broadcasting Group, which Each card will offer a users and offer a path to higher - RealNetworks and Napster that Parks Associates survey found agreed to do this in response operates radio stations in the full album from the tier services. are targeting Apple's dominance. consumers still vastly favor à la to Marella's threat to put him Southeast. National claims artist as part of the 50 on free songs. eMusic says "Our continual focus has been But while Napster's strategy carte downloads. out of business. The complaint continues »p12 it will compensate the artist for each download. Customers can take advantage of the BY LARS BRANDLE free downloads only if they sign up for a free trial of the eMusic serv- Moot To Helm EMI Publishing U.K. ice. The 50 -song incen- tive plan has been pre- Reichardt Relinquishes Post After 16 Years viously available on the site. LONDON -When Peter Reich- Reichardt's move represents Reichardt will have a break which includes EMI Publish- "The other side of it is to diver- -Antony Bruno ardt steps down at the end of an icon leaving the publishing before taking up another role ing- generated £486 million sify the way in which we make May as chairman /CEO of EMI sector, executives say. in the industry, most likely as ($925 million) in royalty and our money ... how we present » >725 NEW Music Publishing U.K., com- "Peter is a very classy guy," a music consultant. printed -music income in our songs and to who." RIAA SUITS pany veteran Guy Moot will notes Tom Bradley, chairman of Britain's Music Publishers' 2002, the most recent year Currently executive VP of The Recording Industry be elevated to fill the void, re- Britain's Mechanical Copyright Assn. says its membership- for which figures are available. A &R for the United Kingdom Assn. of America porting to Roger Faxon, pres- Protection Society, who worked Although the MPA does not and Europe, Moot has more 27 a announced April ident /COO of EMI Music Pub- alongside Reichardt for eight break out market share for each than 20 years' experience in new wave of copyright - lishing Worldwide. years at EMI Publishing as CFO. of its members, EMI Publishing music publishing. He joined infringement lawsuits Reichardt has been at the He also runs his own publishing currently claims a 24% share of SBK in 1987 as A &R manager against 725 illegal file sharers. The "John Doe" helm of the London -based af- firm, Quiet Man Music. "He ex- the U.K. sector. According to the after holding various A &R suits cite the individuals filiate of the publishing giant cels in an environment of qual- company, it has been No.1 in roles at ATV Music and for illegally distributing since 1989. "Peter leaves the ity, and he is always driven to market share for every year Chrysalis Records. Two years copyrighted music on company that he helped create that zone." since 1991, save for 1994. later, EMI purchased SBK. such peer -to -peer shape into the leading music Moot acknowledges that Moot says A &R will remain a Moot has been involved in services as Kazaa, publisher in the U.K.," New succeeding Reichardt will be central cog in the company's signing to EMI such acts as Emi- eDonkey and Grokster. York -based EMI Music Pub- a tough act, but he says, "I'm business. "We're still about new nem, Scissor Sisters, Sean Paul, The suits were filed in lishing Worldwide chairman/ inheriting an amazing roster repertoire, signing the best Jamie Cullum, Ms. Dynamite, federal District courts CEO Martin Bandier said in a and catalog and an amazing groups and looking after the Amy Winehouse, Prodigy, across the country. set of staff." people we've got," he explains. Jamiroquai and Kasabian. -Bill Holland statement.

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LONDON -The new presi- protection of intellectual which is seeking new rules on dent of European authors' property and the notion of collective licensing of music His 'N' TV rights societies body GESAC cultural diversity. for online use. will have the daunting task IP, he says, is under threat In April 2004, the EC- Sean `P. Diddy" Combs and gle "So Much More "), the set company will release a 5.t- of protecting the interests from forces that are far more Europe's executive body - Ciara have done it. So, too, have features collaborations with channel surround version of its members at a time powerful than most individu- warned 16 European authors' Skye Sweetnam, Nas and Kelly Nelly (second single "Get It DVD -Audio of "Deadwing," re- when collecting societies als. "I will constantly stress the rights societies that they Osbourne. All five have part- Poppin "'), Timbaland, R. Kelly plete with bonus features. face the scrutiny of Europe's importance of putting authors were "potentially in breach nered, in one way or another, and others. The original version of " Dead- policy- makers. and creators at the center of of European Union competi- with the N, MTV Networks' Leaney brokered the deal wing" was produced and mixed Bernard Miyet, chairman our concern," Miyet says. tion rules" for the way they nighttime network for teens. with Doug Cohn, senior VP of by lead singer /guitarist Steve of the executive board of He adds that collecting so- cross -license repertoire. These five will soon be video promotion and produc- Wilson, while the surround ver- French authors' society cieties remain the best way Miyet says he has not been joined by a sixth: Terror Squad/ tion for Atlantic and Lava. The sion was mixed by multiple SACEM, was elected April 21 for individuals to achieve informed of any conclusions Atlantic Records hip -hop star artist's managers, Flex and Grammy Award -winning engi- to a two -year term as presi- those goals, as 60% of the the EC might have drawn Fat Joe is at the center of the Macho of Terror Squad Man- neer Elliott Scheiner. dent of GESAC. world's royalties are gener- from its investigation. Miyet takes over from Rein- ated by EU authors societies. The EC published a state- hold Kreile, CEO of German "We are faced with multi- ment of objections in May collecting society GEMA, who nationals in the media and 2004 that formally launched has been GESAC president for entertainment field -the Mur- the inquiry, then held hear- the past four years. Kreile suc- dochs, the Viacoms, the Ber- ings in November. "We are ceeded Jean -Loup Tournier, telsmanns -that are becom- continuing our inquiries," an the founding president of ing more and more powerful," EC representative says, GESAC and Miyet's prede- he says. "The only way to en- adding that there is no set cessor at SACEM. GESAC sure proper representation for deadline. bowed in 1991. creators is through collecting Miyet says GESAC's sec- Insiders say Miyet's diplo- societies." retariat in Brussels, headed matic clout and his experience The change of leadership by Veronique Desbrosses, dealing with top politicians at GESAC takes place as Eu- will remain the central point will be crucial in his task of rep- ropean collecting societies for the body's activities. He resenting rights societies. are under the microscope of has plans to see the various Miyet was United Nations un- the European Commission, EC departments dealing dersecretary general in charge with IP issues: interior mar- of peacekeeping operations ket, culture, information so- before joining SACEM four ciety and competition. "My years ago. task will be to put forward "Bernard Miyet has proven our points to policy -mak- political and diplomatic skills," ers," he says. says Bruno Lion, VP of French Miyet admits that collect- music publishers association ing societies have had a N's I Can't Believe I'm Fat agement, were also involved Panasonic collaborated with CSDEM and managing director communications gap with Joe's Intern sweepstakes, in the process. Scheiner and car manufacturer of Peermusic France. "He can policy- makers, and he in- which runs July I -Aug. 5. While nobody will talk dol- Acura on ELS Surround (the identify and outline the key is- tends to address this issue. Fat Joe shot the promo lars, Leaney says that a deal was brand is named after sues and be very efficient in "In a more diversified econ- campaign April 13 in New made in 3o minutes. "We all get Scheiner's initials), an auto- the delivery, and all this in a omy and where concentra- York. Ads for the sweep- great publicity out of this," she mobile DVD -Audio sound sys- very different manner than tion is stronger," he says, stakes -open to those be- notes. "And publicity does not tem. ELS Surround supports Tournier's or Kreile's." "collective copyright man- tween the ages of 13 and need to come at a cost." the DTS 5.1 surround mix of Miyet says he plans to agement still has a major 2t -will begin airing early "Deadwing" (found on the focus on two areas -the role to play." next month on the network PRICKLY ROCKERS: Like DTSE version and Lava's lim- and its Web site (the -n.com). Pink Floyd before it, British ited edition two -disc set). As viewers know, music rock act Porcupine Tree revels "We have a strong relation- plays an integral part in the in all things technological. For ship with Elliott, who has a N's programming. "Music is its upcoming North American strong relationship with Por- a major part of our audience's trek, which commences May cupine Tree," says Tom Dunn, LABEL SUIT (cont.) identity," says Angela Leaney, 13 at the 9:3o Club in Wash- senior marketing manager of from »p1O VP of brand communications ington, D.C., the quartet has Panasonic Automotive Systems that Universal "bullied" Arch- the lawsuit, the two are listed Clear Channel began termi- for the N. The network cham- partnered with Panasonic. Co. of America. "There is much way into terminating its agree- as business partners of nating relationships with indie pions the lesser -known (like For the tour -in support of richness to this relationship." ment with the promoter. Sideshow Marketing on that promoters. As a result, major John Legend and Hidden in the group's new Lava Records What does Panasonic and Majestic claims that Archway company's Web site. labels did not need the services Plain View) and superstars album "Deadwing"-Pana - ELS Surround get out of all breached its written agreement "These allegations are base- of indies for those stations. alike on a variety of marketing sonic is providing state- of-the- this? Their logos will be pro- a few days after New York At- less, and we will vigorously de- Grossman, Welf and their initiatives aimed at promoting art audio and video technology, jected on screens at Porcupine torney General Eliot Spitzer fend against them in court," a companies seek more than $roo artists to its teen audience. says Porcupine Tree manager Tree's live shows, where com- began serving subpoenas to UMG spokesman tells Bill- million in "economic" damages, For Fat Joe, the timing could Andy Leff of Acme Music. pany brochures will also be record companies concerning board. Archway could not be plus punitive damages for rack- not be better. His new album, Porcupine Tree has also handed out. Additionally, the promotion activities. reached for comment. eteering, fraud, defamation, "All or Nothing," arrives June teamed with Digital Theater band's Web site (porcupine - Although Grossman and In 2002 and 2003, many breach of contract, interference 14. In addition to production Systems Entertainment. On tree.com) will soon have a link Welf make separate claims in broadcasters including Cox and and other claims. work by Cool & Dre (lead sin- May to, the digital technology to the ELS site.

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www.americanradiohistory.com N EWS U MUSIC » >JAPANESE MARKET DOWN GLOBAL BY HOWELL LLEWELLYN The Japanese music market declined sharply during first - quarter 2005, according to labels body the Recording Industry Assn. of Japan. Shipments of prerecorded audio software by the RIAJ's Spanish Biz Split Over Awards 42 member companies totaled 69.2 million units, down Industry Bodies Debate The Need For Multiple Awards Shows 14% from January -March 2004. Wholesale value reached 85.8 billion yen ($797.6 million), down 15 %. Domestic repertoire fell 17% to 51.5 million units, with MADRID -The ratings for the The Premios de la Música ple of international artists." group] Arte both have a seat on value down 16% to 63 billion yen ($585.3 million). Spanish music business' only event puts the emphasis on Javier Sánchez is music the academy's board," he says. Shipments of international repertoire dropped 5% to 17.8 cer- musical diversity and honors sales director at El Corte Ingles, But, Bautista adds, "the million units, with value falling 12% to 22.8 billion yen dedicated televised awards AIE) ($212.4 million). In addition, shipments of music -related emony make uncomfortable only Spanish and Latin artists. which has 7o stores and problem is [SGAE and DVD /video in the quarter fell 1% to 8.4 million units, with viewing for the industry. This year's key Premios de accounts for more than 25% of want a music gala, and the value down 22% to 11.4 billion yen ($106.3 million). The live broadcast of the la Música winners, with four the country's sales. "A gala with industry wants a record gala. -Steve McClure ninth annual Premios de la awards each, were Universal's a 25% rating is better than one But then who will reward Música awards ceremony on veteran flamenco guitarist with o.8 %," he wryly notes. music in Basque or Catalan, FRENCH MUSIC SALES RISE April 21 drew an average of just Paco de Lucia and Virgin /EMI "The Premios this year lacked or flamenco, jazz, Spanish The French market's first -quarter sales showed a slight 322,000 people, or o.8% of the singer Bebe. credibility, and it seems logi- song, world music or hip -hop? improvement over the same in period 2004, according to total audience at its time slot, Last fall, when Promusicae cal that Spain's music business And what would the gala be labels body SNEP. with a peak of 400,000 view- again decided not to hold an should have one strong music for? So that U2 or Madonna SNEP has released two sets of data, covering trade (3 come to sing [to a] playback? shipments and over -the -counter sales. Shipments are up ers %), on public channel Amigo gala, it approached award ceremony." 5.8% in value at 223.6 million euros ($292.8 million) and La2. As recently as 2002, the AACM to suggest staging a SGAE executive president "What TV sells is market- up 16.3% in volume at 36.3 million units. show attracted an average of joint event, EMI Spain presi- Teddy Bautista agrees a single ing, whether it's music or Over -the -counter sales rose 10.4% in volume to 27.9 740,000 viewers on La2. dent Manolo Diaz recalls. event would be "advisable," potato chips," Bautista adds. million units, but value fell 8.4% to 310.7 million euros The televised awards are "SGAE agreed it was a good and says SGAE asked Promu- "Music sells when people have ($406.9 million). Over -the -counter sales figures are jointly organized by authors' idea," he says, "but they said it sicae to join in a combined a high concept of it, and that's based on a sample of 1,000 stores and include retailers' and publishers' society SGAE was too late for this year." project after the AACM was what we try to do with the Pre - margin and value added tax (sales tax). -Rémi Bouton and artists' association AIE Díaz is a Promusicae com- formed with AIE five years ago. mios de la Música- recover music's lost prestige." UNIVERSAL GERMANY'S NEW CFO through the Academy of Music mittee member. Between 2002 "Promusicae and [promoters' Arts and Sciences (AACM). and 2004 he had a key role in Universal Music International says it has completed its global management team with the appointment of Tonio Spanish record company organizing the Latin Grammy Bogdanski to CFO of Universal Music Germany, effective trade group Promusicae (for- Awards as president of the May 16. merly known as AFYVE) hands Latin Recording Academy. Bogdanski joins from VG Media, a collecting society for out its own annual Premios "The ceremony must be a TV and radio stations. He had been managing director Amigo awards. But for the last spectacle for the TV audience, since 2002. Prior to that, he had worked at KPMG, three years the body has refused and that means [having] in- Bertelsmann and VOX Film. Based in Berlin, he reports to to hold a gala or televise its ternational artists," Diaz says. Universal Music Germany president /CEO Frank presentation in protest of He says the experience of Briegmann. Bogdanski will be responsible for finance, Spain's high piracy rate, which staging the Latin Grammys administration and IT. it currently estimates at 24 %. taught him that the TV It is unclear how the appointment will affect Jens Moir, who has been CFO of Universal Music Germany since Senior Spanish music broadcast must be 2001. UMI declined to comment. -Emmanuel Legrand industry figures agree that shaped by pro- urgent action is needed fol- ducers from the SPANISH AUTHORS' FEES INCREASE lowing lackluster ratings of the TV field and Spanish authors' and publishers' society SGAE collected Premios de la Música cere- "and not from Pro - 300.76 million euros ($391 million) in 2004, an increase mony. But an acceptable for- musicae or SGAE, for of 11.9% over 2003. mula for a single industry example." The society distributed 295.2 million euros ($383.8 awards gala looks some way off Universal Spain million) to its members. Most observers agree that president Marcelo According to SGAE's report, Spanish music accounted Spain, the world's ninth - Castello Branco says for 52% of all recordings sold domestically during the year. biggest music market, deserves the two sides "must work Live music enjoyed a good year, with SGAE collecting 17.1 million euros ($22.2 million) in authors' rights from that an annual awards ceremony on a joint gala next year. sector, an increase of 19% over 2003. -Howell Llewellyn reflecting that status. The Spanish music in- But "each side of the indus- dustry deserves it, and ACADEMY GROUP GROWS try has different interests," it will annoy me if we London -based venue operator Academy Music Group has AACM director Tato Luzardo are not capable of or- expanded its roster to 10 sites. The company's latest notes. "Each label wants to put ganizing it." acquisition is the Gala Bingo Hall in Newcastle -Upon- its artists in, and SGAE and The concept has sup- Tyne, England, which it purchased for an undisclosed AIE want to honor music and port at retail, affirms sum. The building will open as Carling Academy musicians before sales in Javier López, music sales Newcastle in October after refurbishment. Its main room The AACM likes at FNAC, capacity will increase to 2,000, with a separate space themselves. director holding 400. Gala Bingo operates 180 U.K. bingo halls. to take risks and reward Madrid's biggest music re- Prior to an August 2004 management buyout, AMG minority music. The problem tailer. "This year's Premios was known as McKenzie Group. Its key venues are the here is unifying criteria. It's a will not boost sales," he 4,900- capacity Carling Academy Brixton and the 2,000 - terrible handicap." says, "but they never do, capacity Shepherd's Bush Empire, both in London. AACM and Promusicae have whatever the TV ratings. -Tom Ferguson discussed staging a single A new music gala format Spanish awards gala, but both is needed to increase NEW ZEALAND SUPPORTS EXPORTS sides admit they are having viewer ratings." New Zealand plans to spend $5.4 million NZ ($3.9 difficulty finding a commonly López adds that a sin- million) over the next three years to promote the export of domestic music. acceptable format. Promusi- gle music gala "must as As of July 1, the New Zealand Music Industry Commission cae's Amigo awards were defend music part of will receive $444,000 NZ ($321,200) annually to fund a traditionally more Grammy culture, and also respect development grant program aimed at encouraging Award -styled than the AACM commercial needs. If the con- domestic and international market growth. NZMIC will also event, with appearances by- cept is just to sell, it loses Virgin /EMI artist Bebe won four trophies at the Premios receive $178,000 NZ ($128,770) per year to help artists and categories recognizing - credibility among the public. de la Música awards gala. become "export ready," Minister for Economic international acts. A TV gala [also] needs a cou- Development Jim Anderton says. -Christie Eliezer

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www.americanradiohistory.com BY CHRISTIE ELIEZER Oz Label Revisits The Past BY JULIANA KORANTENG MELBOURNE, Australia -"Back the albums have been played ski's Frontier Touring placed Reyne and Seymour, the se- U.K. Company to the future" could be the new on Triple M, which rarely airs the first four Blue Acoustic ries' second batch includes mantra at Australian inde- recent material from the Blue acts on a bill with Elvis Nick Barker's "C Sides" and pendent label Liberation Music. Acoustic acts. Costello for a number of the Church's "El Momento Can `Rok' Liberation's Blue Acoustic In addition, the network club stops. Descuidado." series features Australasian has featured several of the A joint tour by Reyne and Part of the appeal of the Your Phone acts from the 1970s and 1980s acts in career- retrospective Seymour -whose albums recordings is that they con- reworking their catalogs in live sessions. were released in March -is tain material the acts rarely LONDON -A mobile content ing Matt Dicks says. "This new acoustic style. The acts have Youth -orientated R &B/ running from April to June. Its play. The Church, for example, developer in the United King- technology sits well within our licensed the new versions in rock network Nova is also 24 dates have achieved close had not performed its first dom has unveiled what it philosophy. We have always one -off deals with Liberation. spinning some of the tracks, to sellout sales, says Michael Australian hit, "The Un- claims is the world's first been successful with albums, Encouraged by the re- Gudinski says. Roberts, managing director music and multimedia mem- singles and video content and sponse to the first eight To date, three albums from of Loud'n'Clear, the Mel- ory card for mobile phones. now we can offer the entire releases in the series, Libera- the series have reached the bourne -based firm that man- Wolverhampton -based Rok package as one." tion has doubled the number lower rungs of the Australian ages both artists. Entertainment Group on The MOS deal follows other of Blue Acoustic titles sched- Record Industry Assn. sales "They've always done good April 20 released "Big licensing pacts between Rok uled for release, with eight al- chart: "Singled Out" by Diesel, business live, because they Tunes," a multi -artist 20- and U.K. music or video corn - bums now on tap. These in- "And the Horse You Rode In continue to write excellent track audio /video dance panies including Sanctuary clude July releases from On" by singer /songwriter songs," he adds. "album" for mobile phones, and Eagle Rock. Mental as Anything, Chris Bai- James Reyne (formerly of Touring is a key part of Lib- in a deal with U.K. dance label Releases currently retail for ley of the Saints and Sean Australian Crawl) and "Day- eration's promotion strategy, and entertainment group between £r 4.99 and £19.99 Kelly of the Models. time and the Dark" by former managing director Warren Ministry of Sound. ($28.49 and $37.99). Rok pays Michael Gudinski, chairman Hunters & Collectors linchpin Costello says. "We use the A mobile phone user can authors' royalties directly to of the Melbourne -based Mark Seymour. fact that [these artists] al- listen to the album via head- the Mechanical Copyright Pro- label, says the series has Liberation launched the ready have live followings to phones and /or watch videos tection Society. drawn "huge interest" from series in August 2004 with get the word around." of the album tracks on the Rok has applied for a global media and from "other artists the Diesel album, plus efforts Gudinski is contemplating phone screen once the Rok patent for the RokPlayer soft- wanting to be part of it." Lib- by former Sports frontman a DVD release of an April 12 memory card is inserted ware. It has an international eration has shipped 50,000 Stephen Cummings, former Melbourne concert by Blue into a multimedia -capable network of offices and repre- copies across the eight titles, Black Sorrows leader Joe Acoustic acts that will air May cell phone. sentatives, and aims to roll the he adds. Camilleri and former Wed- 14 in Australia on cable music The MOS compilation is the software out in Europe this "The series is a stroke of dings Parties Anything singer/ channel MAX. He is also con- first of 20 mobile phone al- summer, followed by Asia in brilliance," says David Smith, songwriter Mick Thomas. sidering a national package the fall and North America in PD of the Melbourne outlet of Each of these acts releases tour of Blue Acoustic acts, guarded Moment," for 15 spring 2006. modern rock network Triple its new material through self - possibly traveling by train. years. It opens the Blue Rok's memory -card releases M. "The artists are well -known owned indie labels. Costello says the target Acoustic album, however - are now available only in the and are still out there playing None of the Blue Acoustic audience for the acts is more and, in a Spanish translation, United Kingdom at rokplayer live, and their hits remain part acts are signed directly to likely to read newspapers provides the album's title. .com or through licensors' of the Australian psyche. Our Liberation. However, most than listen to the radio, so Cummings says he stopped sites. Renny says the company listeners who might have recorded for Mushroom Liberation's media campaign doing Sports material after is investigating physical dis- reached burnout with the Records, which Gudinski has concentrated on print the band broke up in 1984. "I tribution through U.K. mobile - originals certainly like the sold in 1998 to News Corp. interviews. left those songs behind be- phone outlets. fresh new versions." The majority of the albums At retail, the label gave cause I had new things to say," Renny says the RokPlayer Liberation initially expected are available for inter- away a CD sampler with each he explains. "But after 13 solo bums Rok says it will release is compatible with more than airplay to be focused on oldies national licensing. Blue Acoustic sale in March. albums, it felt time to bring in the coming months on the a dozen handsets that use the stations. But Smith says six of In December 2004, Gudin- In addition to the albums by them back into my life." postage- stamp -sized cards, Symbian Operating System, with content licensed from var- including Nokia's 6600, N- ious providers. Gage and 663o models as "Big Tunes" does not exist well as Siemens' SXr and GLOBAL BY HOWELL LLEWELLYN in any other format. It features Sendo's X2. tracks licensed from MOS, EMI Music was the first plus their corresponding record company to experiment SPAIN STEPS UP PIRACY FIGHT music videos, including re- with an album in memory card cent club hits "Call On Me" by format, issuing Robbie Wil- MADRID -The Spanish gov- dent of record company trade measures. According to a 5i- indicate that the government Eric Prydz and "Somebody to liams' "Greatest Hits" as an ernment is launching an un- association Promusicae, calls page document detailing the is serious about tackling Love" by Boogie Pimps. audio -only card last year precedented crackdown on the government's action "a plan, measures will include a piracy," Guisasola says. Rok group marketing di- (billboard.biz, Oct. 19, 2004). music piracy that will include valuable step toward the pro- TV, radio and print campaign Promusicae says the piracy rector Bruce Renny says the With the product at an early aggressive legislation and spe- tection of intellectual property to raise public awareness of the rate in Spain is 25 %. Accord- MOS title is "the world's first stage of commercial exploita- cialized training for police and in Spain." piracy issue. A working group ing to the International Fed- full -length video compilation tion, the potential of the mem- judicial units. Culture Minister Carmen will also be set up to combat eration of the Phonographic [in this format], which re- ory card remains hard to judge. Spain's cabinet, the Coun- Calvo drew up the plan and pre- Internet piracy. Industry, Spain is the world's quires no downloads or Paul Jackson, principal analyst cil of Ministers, has approved sented an outline in January The initiative involves the ninth -largest recorded -music streaming. Rather than just at Amsterdam -based Forrester the action, which will target to the Spanish music industry cooperation of it ministries, market, with a 2004 retail listening to the music, you can Research Europe, believes that physical CD piracy and illegal for its comments (Billboard, including the Interior Ministry, value of $573 million. watch the videos as well." Rok's initiative has merit. downloading. Jan. 22). Calvo confirms the which will create specific po- SGAE anti -piracy director The cards use Rok's propri- However, Jackson suggests, The five -point plan aims to plan has been adopted as pol- lice groups to tackle piracy - Pedro Farré says the plan etary Rok Player software, with "the ringtones and downloads dismantle the organized -crime icy and says it will now be dealt related crime. "places Spain in the fore- licensed content protected by market are going to be a more networks behind physical with "as a matter of urgency." Promusicae and Spanish au- front of the fight in Europe its own digital rights manage- significant development for piracy and to beef up existing Although a detailed time- thors' and publishers' society against one of the greatest ment system. the future of mobile music. Internet piracy laws, which table for action is not yet set, SGAE are praising the gov- and most prolonged aggres- "At Ministry of Sound, we That's the point of having a de- have proved largely ineffective. an anti -piracy commission is ernment initiative. sions that the world of cul- always want to innovate," vice that's always connected to Antonio Guisasola, presi- forming to discuss specific "The plan's scope and size ture has suffered." MOS head of digital market- your network."

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Cooper, a partner with Green- mense challenge of negotiat- berg Traurig in Los Angeles. ing new licenses for hundreds The deals can range from a of thousands of existing record- Clause And Effect label paying 75% of the statu- ings at new rates. Will Labels Ever Back Off On Reduced Mechanical Rates? tory rate to the full ro o% rate, "But for the controlled com- based on album sales exceed- position clause and the ability

" Dear recording artist," the licenses and set the royalty cap could be Io, II or 12 songs hop, says David Renzer, ing 1 million units, or in return to go ahead and license, those letter would begin. "Although rate -the amount that anyone on the entire album." chairman /CEO of Universal for other accommodations. products wouldn't be avail- we have required artists to ac- who wants to record a compo- This means that there are at Music Publishing Group. Li- "As an industry, we don't able," the executive adds. cept a reduced mechanical roy- sition previously recorded and least four items to consider censing samples at the full do cookie -cutter deals," a Still, there may be room for alty rate for compositions they released in the United States when calculating the me- rate -plus divvying up the label executive explains. change. control, we are now going to must pay to the publisher. It chanical royalty in typical pot for producers who insist "There are a number of If the mechanical rate strike that clause from our was 2 cents for each record recording contracts: the per- they are not subject to the points artists can negotiate, changes from a penny rate per recording contracts. In the fu- manufactured. centage that reduces the rate, artist's agreement -can re- and this is one of them." song to a percentage of a total ture, we will pay all writers and Even back then the record which may be 75% or 85 %; sult in an artist not receiving unit price and shared equally publishers the full mechani- companies tried to "get a whether the percentage is any mechanical royalties, WHY CAPS MATTER between publishers for each cal royalty set by copyright law rate " -a discount -by negoti- based on the "minimum" even if the artist has co -writ- The cap on the total amount of track -as is the practice in for every album track." ating one -on -one with indi- statutory rate -the song rate ten every song on an album. royalties that will be paid is a most international markets - Will artists ever receive this vidual publishers, says rather than the per- minute rate If the co- writers and pro- more effective control over the clause could be eliminated, letter from labels, abandoning Nicholas Firth, BMG Music for a longer song; whether it is ducers agree to the artist's re- costs than reducing the statu- many industry experts say. This the so- called controlled corn - Publishing chairman /CEO. based on the statutory rate in duced rate, a publisher adds, it tory rate, a publisher adds. could take care of the labels' position dause? Although it has But this negotiated amount of effect when the record is man- becomes especially unfair to Without the cap, mechanical economic concerns. been one of the most heavily 5o% or 75% of the compulsory ufactured or when it is later them since they do not share in royalty obligations could make Yet publishers say they are negotiated sections of record- rate (the statutory rate) was not distributed; and by how much other revenue the artists enjoy an entire recording project a fi- loathe to abandon the penny ing contracts for nearly 3o years, written into contracts. the final amount is capped. from tours and merchandise. nancial bust. For example, an rate for a couple reasons. the provision still remains. One reason is that earlier For example, an artist who Why do labels insist on artist who wants to include 22 First, they do not know what The arguments are heating record deals did not include writes 14 songs on a CD with keeping the controlled com- tracks on an album could cost that percentage would be. While up, however, thanks to new any kind of royalty. Until the a 75% reduced rate capped at position clause? a label nearly $2 in mechanical royalties in Europe are higher formats and new methods of 195os, artists simply received II songs will receive about 7o distribution. union session fees to record cents per album (8.5 cents x The issue has become so music, a label executive says. 75% x ii) rather than $1.19 per sensitive that most executives When artists began negotiat- album (8.5 cents x 14). "You have would only speak under con- ing for royalties as compensa- The cap becomes particu- dition of anonymity. tion, they only received a penny larly important when artists do to fight to Some labels claim that cer- amount per sale rather than a not control rights in some corn - tain provisions in the clause percentage of a sales price as positions that they record. In get the control rights and rates for dig- they do today. such situations, the label may ital downloads, DualDiscs, be paying the full statutory rate rate above ringtones and other new uses NEW RATE STRUCTURE to other publishers, exceeding 75 %." (Billboard, April 23). Many pub- The new copyright law in 1978 the cap and recouping the ex- lishers and artists' lawyers dis- increased the statutory me- cess from the artist. -JAY COOPER agree, claiming that labels chanical rate to the greater of The impact is huge in hip- should negotiate new me- 2.75 cents per song or o.5 cents chanical licenses for these uses. per minute. Shortly after this This summer offers an op- rate changed, the controlled "It's one piece of a much royalties for every record. than in the United States, they portunity to address such de- composition clause began to more complicated agreement When an artist records a do not believe U.S. labels will velopments. The recent appear in contracts. to determine what the eco- medley of five previously re- agree to equivalent rates. Copyright Royalty Distribution The law also changed the nomic arrangement will be leased songs, outside pub- Second, publishers point to Reform Act will for the first time royalty from an amount due and what kind of an invest- lishers could legally insist on the number of units that labels allow the industry as a whole to for every record manufac- ment a company can make in full statutory rates for their five give away for free or at a dis- sit down together after June r tured to one for every record an artist vis -à -vis the return songs, making one track cost count, complaining that so and negotiate mechanical roy- manufactured and distrib- they can get," an industry at- 43 cents per album. A hip -hop many free units affect the alty rates for physical goods uted, net of returns, a pub- torney explains. song written by four writers money songwriters and pub- without violating antitrust laws. lishing executive notes. In Paying mechanical royalties that includes samples could lishers receive. There would Prior legislation allows such effect, this meant that meat 75% of the statutory rate is become cost -prohibitive. have to be a minimum guar- negotiations for digital rates. chanical royalties were no one of many calculations in- The artist must control what antee for each title or unit man- It is not known whether longer due for records sitting tended to spread the risk of un- songs go on the album and think ufactured to ensure that controlled compositions will in a company's inventory. "There's a successful albums, a finance about the splits between the par- mechanical royalties are re- be a subject of such talks, but While the statutory rate has executive adds. ticipants, label executives say. ceived, some say. as the industry re- examines continued to increase -with misunder- "I'm not going to call them Any costs above the cap must Despite their differences, a its traditional ways of doing the current amount equal to standing bad guys because they thought be the responsibility of the artist. surprising number of label and business, the issue is sure to the greater of 8.5 cents per song of a way to control their costs," Is it time to rethink the publishing executives are op- remain top -of-mind for many. or 1.65 cents per minute -the about what a publisher says. "My point of scope of the controlled com- timistic about changes that rate is not the only issue. controlled view is that the controlled position clause? could adapt to new formats and IN THE BEGINNING "There's a big misunder- composition clause takes un- "It's not a relic," a label ex- digital distribution. To better understand the par- standing about what controlled composition fair advantage of an artist who ecutive says. In fact, the exec- Perhaps discussions will start ties' positions and the potential composition clauses mean," clauses writes his or her own songs." utive says, controlled with recognition of the value of for future change, it may help Firth says. "In simplistic terms, For many artists, the per- composition clauses as inter- every party's contribution to to review the past. it's a reduced rate. But it's much mean." centages and caps are nego- preted by most labels make it recorded music -setting an ex- The 1909 Copyright Act cre- more than that. Normally it's a -NICHOLAS FIRTH tiable. "But you have to fight possible to develop new music ample for those who have been ated compulsory mechanical reduced rate with a cap, and the to get it above 75 %," says Jay platforms without the im- taking it for free.

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BY JILL KIPNIS DVDs For Mom & Dad Home Video Companies Prep Releases For Parental Holidays 7I RetGil I ÌCÌck ED CHRISTMAN [email protected] LOS ANGELES -Instead of and in -pack $5 mail -in rebate. up rereleases: "The Day After flowers for mom or a tie for Twentieth Century Fox Tomorrow," "I, Robot" and dad, how about a DVD? Home Entertainment's major "Man on Fire." Each will be As Mother's Day (May 8) release for moms is season released May 24 for $26.98. B &N Boosts Composer and Father's Day (June 19) ap- one of "Dynasty" ($39.98). An integrated TV spot will Retailer Plans Big Push For Orchestral Album proach, home video compa- "The timeliness of this is promote the trio and will focus nies are putting together major great," says Steve Feldstein, on the titles' extra features. When J. Ralph decided to look wedding spot" that premiered "didn't see any conventional DVD marketing campaigns VP of marketing communica- Also on May 24, Fox has beyond the conventional during the 2001 Super Bowl. ways to bring it out ... It al- aimed at holiday shoppers. tions for Fox. "It's a guilty three new Frank Sinatra titles record -label model to bring That commercial ran for three ways came back to: How are "Mother's Day/Father's Day pleasure just like 'Desperate -"The Detective," "The Lady his album of orchestral music years, so the song became fa- they going to market it? No one is consistently one of the top Housewives.' " in Cement" and "Tony Rome" to consumers, he found a will- miliar to TV viewers even knows how to deal with [or- gift-giving seasons during the Buena Vista is following up ($14.98 each) -and a group ing and formidable partner in though it was unreleased. chestral music] anymore. It's year," says Mike Radiloff, VP last year's successful Mother's of nine western and war flicks Barnes & Noble. Similarly, "M," the album's like a dying art form."

of theatrical catalog market- Day campaign with a promo- (also $14.98) such as "The The 82o -unit New York - second track, was used in a Ralph says it became ap- ing for Warner Home Video. tion centered on "Beaches Bravados" starring Gregory based chain will not only Volvo commercial, and the parent that "only a retailer had Studios can reap massive Special Edition" ($19.99). Peck, "Drums Along the carry the record exclusively album's bonus track, "When the power" to promote such an sales with their holiday MacPherson says the title will Mohawk" with Henry Fonda for a three -month period in She Dances," can be heard in album. "They have the shelf promotions. be marketed on a number and "A Farewell to Arms" fea- its 433 stores with full -line a current Honda spot. space and the pulpit to allow a music departments, it will Ralph previously had an al- different perspective to be promote the album in a way ternative pop band called Spy, heard. And they are more in- that a label never could, ac- which released an album on terested in doing something .... SHARON ffllülii} cording to Ralph. Lava /Atlantic in 1999. "Music innovative and unique than are STONE "The Move- to By" labels. I really cite Barnes Sc. pt ÑtßO BRAVADOS Illusionary Mauzner scanned H ments of Geraldine and Nazu" 7,000 units, according to Noble [ for having] the foresight E S collects orchestral tracks Nielsen SoundScan. Then to have a real pioneering spirit Ralph composed and recorded Ralph became interested in in an area where record labels during the last five years, in- orchestral music and started are afraid." cluding several that began life recording his compositions Why did Barnes & Noble as music for TV commercials. using the funds he made from come onboard? "Frankly, we like For example, the song "One commercials. the record," VP ofmusic Chuck Million Miles Away" was the But when he finished an Gorman says. "Ultimately, we soundtrack to a Volkswagen album of such material two think this is a fun project and a commercial known as "the years ago, Ralph says, labels cool record."

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Lori MacPherson, VP of of women -oriented Web sites. turing Rock Hudson and Jen- brand marketing for Buena Other Mother's Day pro- nifer Jones. Vista Home Entertainment, motions are expected for the Additionally, Buena Vista's Iconic Minneapolis says catalog titles experienced BBC Classics Line titles "Jane titles for dads -marketed "more than a 100% lift in sales" Eyre" and "Middlemarch" primarily via in -store retail pro- during last year's Mother's ($14.98 each). grams- include a 15th -an- Store Ends Up Online Day -themed promotion. For Father's Day, separate niversary edition of "Father of She also cites Buena Vista promotions surround WHV's the Bride" ($19.99); new edi- Minneapolis retailer Let It Be past five years, the music in- but I don't have the energy to research that shows Father's six -disc "Essential Steve Mc- tions of "Coyote Ugly," "Gone in Records will shut its doors dustry has changed dramati- put up the fight." Day to be an $8 billion rev- Queen Collection" ($68.92, 60 Seconds" and "Sling Blade" June 15. Owner Ryan Cameron cally," he writes. "What did enue generator for the DVD May 31), the three -disc "Com- ($19.99 each); and "Home Im- will continue operating the not change was our desire to JACKED UP: Dirk Hem - industry. plete James Dean Collection" provement: The Complete Sec- store's Web site, letitbe.com, maintain a great store despite sath, who runs Toledo, Ohio - Virtually all of the major ($68.92, May 31), the special ond Season" ($49.99). All will as a mail -order business spe- the changes. Music was al- based Lumberjack Mordam studios are releasing a corn - edition of Samuel Fuller's be released June 7. cializing in rare vinyl. ways our concern. No bongs, Music Group, received some bination of new titles and spe- World War II film "The Big Red Father's Day promotions Let It Be, a member of the incense, refrigerators, etc. good news recently when Fort cial-edition rereleases backed One" ($26.99, May 3) and the are also expected for May 3's Alliance of Independent Media Just music." Lauderdale, Fla. -based Eulogy by major print and TV adver- five -disc "John Wayne Leg- "Spaceballs Collector's Edi- Stores, has been in business "Business has sucked for the Recordings re- signed with the tising as well as in -store retail endary Heroes Collection" tion" (MGM Home Entertain- since 1987. Cameron an- last five years," says Cameron, distributor. programs. ($49.92, May 3). ment, $29.98), Universal nounced the closing in the who has about 10 employees. Hemsath says the hard -rock WHV's Mother's Day plans, Radiloff says that for all Studios Home Entertain- store's e-mail newsletter, say- "Part of that may have been label is one of Lumberjack for example, include backing titles, working with retail on ment's "Casino 10th Anni- ing he opted not to relocate our location, and certainly the Mordam's top sellers. Eulogy its release of the eight -disc placement will be key. The versary Edition" and "Jaws after the renovation of the typical woes of the music in- has released albums from the "Doris Day Collection" Dean and McQueen sets will 30th Anniversary Edition" store's current block. dustry have picked away at us. likes of Bury Your Dead, Cal- ($88.92) with extensive con- be backed by major TV ($22.98 each), R2's "Rodney In the e -mail, Cameron I think we could have relocated ico System and Evergreen Ter- sumer advertising, and its advertising, and the Dean film Dangerfield -The Ultimate says it was becoming in- and scaled down and had no race. Hemsath says Eulogy has "Lifetime Passions Collection" "East of Eden" -part of the No Respect Collection" creasingly difficult to operate problems surviving. I just re -upped for a multiyear deal. (featuring three Lifetime Orig- DVD collection -will also have ($49.99) and the BBC's "The a music -only outlet, and that didn't have the desire to do it. Hemsath acquired Sacra- inal Movies titles for $35.92) a limited theatrical release. Hitchhiker's Guide to the he decided awhile ago not to There are plenty of ways to mento, Calif. -based distribu- with a special sweepstakes Fox is offering three souped- Galaxy" ($34.98). renew his lease. "Over the make independent retail work, tor Mordam Records earlier

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Barnes & Noble has also Ralph adds, "Barnes & sionate. Discussions with Your Only Source For stepped out and supported Noble has a very loyal cus- radio promotion firms are Music, DVD, Books Michael Bublé, Rachel Fuller, tomer, while record labels don't under way. and Video Games Carla Bruni and Norah Jones. have loyal customers." In addition, B Major will Superior One major-label sales head The retailer is promoting the oversee a number of Internet Customer says he likes working with the album with in -store play and marketing initiatives based on Service retailer because "you can't go signage, as well as featuring it the 500,000- strong e-mail list to them with an artist, they in listening stations, endcaps that Ralph compiled from peo- have to come to you." and counter displays. The ple who heard his music in Still, Ralph had help in album will also appear in print commercials. bringing Barnes & Noble to the ads and Internet promotions. On the distribution side, table. When he couldn't find a To supplement the Barnes Savage says B Major is en- way to get the album out, he & Noble effort, B Major is or- gaged in conversations with turned to B Major Entertain- chestrating other marketing indies to bring the record to ment, a company formed by functions for Ralph's label, the entire account base once record -industry veterans Rumor Mill Records. It hired the exclusive period with Daniel Savage and Terry Lipp- New York -based publicity Barnes & Noble ends. While man to handle strategic mar- firm Sacks & Co. and lifestyle projects with an exclusive Leader in keting, business development marketing company Pas- component are normally a Catalog Fill and management for artists. touchy subject for merchants, Ralph was one of B Major's they tend to be more under- first clients, Savage says. "His standing when a developing Four Service Centers initial challenge to us was artist is involved. Vendor Managed 'Help me get this record out.' " Ralph wonders if his alliance Inventory Program Barnes & Noble immedi- with Barnes & Noble and B Merchandising, Marketing ately came to mind, Savage Major is creating "a new way and Advertising Support says, because of its past sup- of doing things." port for developing artists. In Gorman says that question The Fastest Growing Music Wholesaler in the World addition, the retailer's typical is common nowadays. "The customers are the perfect tar- music industry is in a big pe- get audience for Ralph's riod of transition, and there will record. They spend an average be a variety of different mod- of 45 minutes shopping the els out there ... As a retailer, chain's stores, Savage says, and we want to be open to whatever tend to be a "bit older and a bit makes the most sense to us and more savvy" about music. J. RALPH our customers." YOUR ONE -STOP GUIDE TO THE this year (Billboard, Feb. 12). Indeed, Lumberjack Mor- perimental act PFFR (the mas- LATIN MUSIC MARKET April 26 marked the first dam did lose a few labels to terminds behind MTV2's s119 street date for the combined competitors, according to "Wonder Showzen"), the final OVER 3000 LISTINGS company. Hemsath: Dirtnap Records recordings from bluesman COUNTRIES: FROM 20 "Merging two different cul- went to RedEye (Billboard, Feb. Napoleon Strickland and a live Labels Billboard. & Indie tures was more difficult than 19), Carpark Records and Load EP from psychedelic instru- Major Companies I had imagined," Hemsath Records moved to Caroline, mentalists Midnite Snake. A internationa Pu3lishing says, "but it is really starting and Uprising Records went live is to release from Gris Gris Ccncert Promoters to click now that everyone is Militia Group /RED. also in the works. Latin & Distributors on the same page and selling However, Hemsath says "The purpose is to just get Wholesalers nts the same records. One of our Lumberjack has signed some stuff out there," label head Music Artists & Manag biggest problems has been that new distribution agreements David Katznelson says. "It Stations s Radio sections every other distributor is using to compensate. Among the la- takes time to put a record out NEW Flus -these our perceived weakness dur- bels it has picked up are Beer in the physical world, and this Guide Stores Chains & Specialty ing this transition to try and City Records, Team AV and Me- is a nice, organic way of put- Retail & Composers poach labels. It's hard to de- teor City. ting out stuff that we have that Songwriters ProgProgramme's fend yourself against major - has been sitting around here." one -stop National Music owned distributors, and even BIRDMAN CALLING: Music Supervisors guide to Network TV more so during a transition. 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"We've just $3,198,861 $160/$49.50 elencaE Arena, Glendale, Ariz_ 34,905 The Next Adventure, Even'ng Star Productions April 14-5 -wo G of Instant Live, Clear album, and have nothing else taken some of those tracks and sellouts $3,040,468 KYLIE MINOGUE, MELODY CLUB el Entertainment's live - to buy." we're sending them to radio as (EI,583,000) $72.03 S zo3ish 3rhitrition & Conf. :mitre, 43,100 3A Entertainment, Jack Utsick Presents co t -CD division, says his Prendergast says data indi- a way for the Crowes to thank Giasgov-, Ma-ch 19-20, 22-24 Sve sellouts is to for their for the rder of business put cate that concert CDs don't radio support $2,909,029 L2, K VGS OF LEON rrter at the Sports The Next Adventure, Avalon Attractions 55 $163/$525/5525 0 iFayCn. 29,140 a "happier, friendlier face" on cannibalize other merch sales last years," Prendergast says. Mere, Sar Ciego, March 18,3C nrto sellouts Instant Live. but can actually boost them, as "They're the only current record- $1,980,753 EAGLES "We've had to slightly revise customers wait up to 20 min- ings of this band that are out." $179.50/$25 Macisoa Sauare Garden, hew -5,932 Clear Channel Entertainment York, April 11 ee!lout our business model, and we're utes after the show to collect Artists can choose from rough really moving toward a service CDs. And, beginning this year, or more hi-fi versions of their $1,679,252 $225/$8750 Tie Cobsseem at Caesars -2,191 Concerts West /AEG Live approach," he says. "We are fans will be able to purchase concert discs. "We are more of Palace, as Vegas, April 15-1' tree sellouts here to service artists, our cus- CDs in advance of the concert. a mastering facility than a mix- $1,583,808 KENNY CHESNEY, 3RETCHEN WILSON, UNCLE KRACKER 561.50/551.50 Olwest Carter, Omaha, 27,374 TBA Entertainment, The Messina Group /AEG tomers, labels, music pub- The business model calls for ing facility," Prendergast says. Aarl 2 24 Mo sellouts Live lishers and the venues." limited editions, usually r,000 The client generally owns the $1,415,996 EAGLES Prendergast says the previ- units, which keeps the price master rights. "We are just there $175/$49.50 Boacwelk Hall, Atlantic Cty, Electric Concerts, Caesars Awl 9 rebut ous Instant Live approach was point at $25 for a double disc. to help facilitate the sale and the $1,017,553 JIMMY' BUFFETT like that of content owner. "Pri- Many bands, including the delivery of it," he says. "And we $7850/$36 Cricket evil on, Phoenix, -9,743 Clear Channel Entertainment AorI12 'e lout marily we need to be looking Black Crowes, have been known can deliver it after the show, on- at how we can add value to what for allowing their fans to tape line by download, by Web retail, $983,664 $125.25/$35.25 C,rtine-tal Airlines Arena, Eas: -5,144 Clear Channel Entertainment other divisions do here [at CCE] shows. "The artists are taking and by traditional music retail Ritherfoc, N.J., April 13 5.454 and make this idea actually be- control of an established, fa- through Newbury Comics. $873,644 CURAN DURAN, JULIET $79.50/539.50 Macisor $aere Garden, hew .4,586 Clear Channel Entertainment come a functioning business." miliar aspect of the business We're in the process of finaliz- York, Aprii 12 re lout Prendergast comes to CCE we haven't tapped in the past," ing our deal with MusicToday, $765,700 CHER. VI_LAGE PEOPLE from rival concert -CD firm Prendergast says. "The Crowes who will do our fulfillment." (5939901 Canadian) entre Ottawa, Cedere, 1,95 3 Clear Channel Entertainment $7291/$4847 C,r19 DiscLive /Immediatek. He says are saying to their fans, 'You Additionally, CCE has just KENNY CHESNEY, GRETCHEN WILSON, UNCLE KRACKER the on -site concert -CD dupli- can buy a great recording here, finalized a deal with Verizon $677,726 $61.50/$51,50 H Iton Crlheum, Ames, low. 1,711 Mischell Productions, The Messina Group /AEG A.rI22 se lout Live cation business has been in the please look at that.' " for a new venture called Encore, R &D phase for the past two Instant Live recorded two whereby people can leave the $575,678 CHER, VI-LAGE PEOPLE ($707743 Canadian) Jahn -aced :entre, Londc.n 8,499 Clear Channel Entertainment years. He thinks that, beyond Crowes comeback shows this venue with three videoclips on $7211860.72 Orntario- Aari 10 re but being another merchandise spring at Hammerstein Ball- their cell phones from the show $500,980 MEGA-ON: DADDY' ANKEE, DON OMAR, N.O.R.E. & OTHERS $100/530 C W Minitoll Pavillon, The 15,731 Clear Channel Entertainment revenue stream for acts, In- they've just seen. "We're going Woodlands, Texas, April 1C se but stant Live can be a marketing to see more and more options KENNT CHESNEY, GRETCHEN WILSON, UNCLE KRACKER 210 $463,895 tool for the labels. on how you receive your music 561.50 Tyson E.eats Center, Swum. city 7,905 Police Productions, The Messina Group /AEG Iowa, Aprl12' se lout Live "We've just done a deal with over the next three to five $388,885 MAROONS, THE DONNAS Interscope and [band] ... And years," Prendergast says. Door, Palace 8 $35 Palace c- Au3um Hills, Auxin 11,943 Cellar Sports Entertainment You Will Know Us by the Trail "We expect this to be the m H Ils, Mist. April 14 se lout STING PHANTOM PLANET of Dead, and we're seeing sell - summer where we turn the 22 $373,884 $5850/$26 Delta Celts': Salt Lake Cite, 7,637 The Next Adventure, Chad Morris Presents /Bill through of r7 % -18 % a night pen- corner, and people realize A3rt1 1 se lout Graham Presents etration," Prendergast says. just how much money they $360,529 STING PHANTOM PLANET who have can make." ($440,459 Canadian) Prospers hace Kelowna, Brush 5,'57 The Next Adventure, Clear Channel Canada "Here are people $74.08/55771 Columba, April 5 se lout PHANTOM PLANET $353,183 STING $51/$23.50 U C Pav Ion, Chicago, Aprl 8 8,428 The Next Adventure, Clear Channel selout Entertainment BY RAY WADDELL PHANTOM PLANET $350,142 STING $6225/53275 Idaho Canter Nampa, Idaho, :,1144 The Next Adventure, Bill Graham Presents AJri 9 2758 MOTLEY CROE New Lucas Firm Goes Live $342,174 $66.50/536.50 Cen.tayllaICenter, BossierCty, 6,556 Jack Utsick Presents La, A3r115 sellout Dave Lucas, former president/ ing events for Conseco Field - a booking /consultancy rela- 2? $289,086 STING 'HANTOM PLANET co -CEO of Clear Channel Enter- house for 2005 and 2006," tionship between arenas and $56.50/53150 Magnes: Arena, Denver, Apri 12 5,851 The Next Adventure, Chuck Morris Presents /B II sal out Graham Presents tainment, will debut Live 360, Lucas tells Billboard. local promoters. New revenue MARODN15, THE TI -RILLS his Indianapolis -based concert Jeffrey Bowen, VP of sched- streams will allow arenas to $287,170 $35 UIC Payton, Chicago, Aprl '9 .5,262 MAJ Concerts promotion company, May 8 uling and event services for be more competitive in what E ?I out GREEN DAY, MY CI-EM CAL ROMANCE with a Good Charlotte/Simple Pacers Sports & Entertainment, they can offer artists and :.:, $285,634 $34 Veterans Memorial Arena, .5,401 Fantasma Productions Plan show at the Pepsi Coli- which operates Conseco Field - promoters. Lucas says arenas Jechsoraelle, April 19 52 seum in Indianapolis, as tipped house, says, "Whenever there have lost as much as 50% of JOHN NELLENCANP DONOVAN :1l $282,418 25). is activity their shows to other kinds of $45/53250 Van Anne! Atena, Grand Rapds 7116 Cellar Door on billboard.biz (April increased promoter M ch., AlS 14 1).327 Live 360 is the concert arm in the Indianapolis market- venues in the past 15 years. $274,770 JJAN_=S of what Lucas says will even- place, it can only mean more, Lucas founded Sunshine $65/535 Dodge ecend Hidalgo, Telem, 5,949 Cardenas Marketing Network Apr 20 sal out tually be a multifaceted live - and possibly better, opportu- Productions, which in 1997 g JOHNMELLENCANP DONOVAN entertainment company, Lucas nities for the company and was the second promoter $272,485 $43/$30.50 Ales Cony War Mem. Colseuta, ,659 Clear Channel Entertainment Entertainment Group. Conseco Fieldhouse." acquired in the industry con- Fort Wae ne, Ind., April 12 .1C78 GAITIBt HOMECOMING Live 360 will also promote By December, Lucas says, he solidation orchestrated by C $252,298 $49.75/$14.75 Gaylord Ertertainment Ceats, 5,049 Clear Channel Entertainment the July 10 visit of String will launch Bio Creative, a live - SFX, later acquired by Clear Nashville Mach 11 17881 BIG Sum- events marketing firm. And in Channel Communications. Cheese Incident's $250,425 KEITI- URBAN, KATRINA SAM the coming months, he says, his Lucas was CEO of CCE for $35 Memorial Coiseum, Portlaad 7,155 Another Planet Entertainment mer Classic festival tour at 0-e., Mar_h 24 s Out Military Park in Indianapolis. company will roll out a new 21/2 years. He left the com- $245,903 OEIRMi DURAN, CLEAR STATIC last fall in the wake of a Lucas says other shows will business model for arenas. pany $84.50/$44.50 Magnes! Arena, Denver, ,325 Clear Channel Entertainment March to 4. £06 be forthcoming. 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www.americanradiohistory.com BY RAY WADDELL U p FiC) lit L &M Are Together Again Direct Management (Messina) each market. and Gary Borman and Steve Neither Loggins nor Loggins & Messina Reunite For First Tour In 30 Years Moir at Borman -Moir Enter- Messina have worked with a tainment (Loggins). John Marx corporate buyer before. "I'm zers of the upcoming from a burst of media exposure between 1972 and 1977, Something magic happens at the William Morris Agency looking forward to it," Messina ns & Messina Sittin' in and dynamic promotional including two live sets, the duo when the two of us sing is the agent. says. "Having one promoter do tour believe they've got materials the promoters have went their separate ways. together." AEG /Concerts West is the everything feels like the con- inner on their hands in the put together. They maintained a distant, Messina says reuniting with lead promoter, under the sistency will be there so we can reunion of the 197os multi - As tipped on billboard.biz if cordial, relationship until Loggins has healed a lot of old direction of tour director Drew create what we want to create." platinum act. April 22, the tour begins June Messina joined Loggins last wounds. "Doing this has been Cantor, but will work with Fender has supplied the And, perhaps more impor- 24 at the Idaho Center in Boise year at a benefit at the Arling- very important for me to allow other promoters, including tour with vintage analog tant, Kenny Loggins and Jim and will include up to 40 dates ton Theater in their hometown me to trust more," he says. House of Blues and Clear guitars and amps, and a Messina are having a great this year. of Santa Barbara, Calif. That "When we left off, we had Channel Entertainment. "sittin' in" section of the show time again as a duo. "We had some conversations will see the duo joined onstage "We're in the second day of with people in the promotion by their contemporaries in rehearsals, and nobody has world, and basically we fol- certain markets. "If we're in Loggins, left, Michael shot anyone yet," Messina tells and Messina lowed the passion," Borman Nashville and Billboard. "They're really having says. "The passion at AEG was McDonald is free, or Rusty "Or shot us," Loggins adds. tremendous; they had a vision Young, or Clint Black, we hope The Sittin' in Again tour will a good time playing that equalled our vision." they can get onstage and sit be the first time Loggins and But Borman adds that once in," Messina says. Messina have toured together together. A couple of the tour started becoming a The tour has in its favor a in nearly 3o years. reality, "promoters of all dif- conservative ticket price, from Reunion tours are usually years ago, this wasn't ferent walks of life" became $65 on the high end to $40 regarded as a hit -or -miss involved because of their on the low end for reserved proposition, but this duo's even in the cards." knowledge in their markets seats, with some $20 lawn untapped popularity has those -STEVE JENSEN of DIRECT MANAGEMENT and desire to participate. seats on the route. "We involved optimistic. So while AEG Live has wanted to make this show "Anytime a group that has been almost exclusively an available to as many people sold millions of records reunites arena promoter in the past, as possible," Jensen says. after a long time with the orig- "We're probably going to show was the genesis of this spent the last couple of years the Loggins & Messina route Most involved say putting inal people, it has always been have this thing out into 2006," year's tour. so busy trying to change each also includes some casinos the tour together has been gold," says Larry Vallon, senior Vallon says. "Things just sort of flowed other -into each other," Log - and several sheds, like HOB's rewarding in itself. "Our hope VP of AEG Live, which is together," Loggins recalls. "I'd gins adds. "The thing we gotta Gorge Amphitheatre in is [the tour] may go longer, but producing the tour under the WORKING TOGETHER been playing a lot of these get is, Jimmy, you do a great George, Wash., June 25 and if it doesn't, we're happy with Concerts West banner. The Loggins & Messina tour is songs, like 'Danny's Song' and version of you and I'll do me, CCE's Tommy Hilfiger at what we have," Jensen says. The trek will benefit not only a collective effort on many lev- 'House at Pooh Corner' alone and let that be OK." Jones Beach shed in Wan - "They're really having a good from the promotion of a best - els, first and foremost by the for years, and when Jimmy The tour is also a joint ven- tagh, N.Y., July 23. Vallon says time playing together. A cou- of project due May 24 on artists themselves. After eight came in on harmony, I ture between managers Steve they simply tried to play the ple of years ago, this wasn't Columbia /Legacy, but also successful albums together remembered who we were. Jensen and Martin Kirkup at most appropriate venue in even in the cards."

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LOS ANGELES -Republic/ No.1 on The Billboard 200 and This work ethic is paying shed package. Universal act 3 Doors Down sold 231,000 units, according dividends, Fermaglich says, Out of 18 shows reported to will definitely be next door to Nielsen SoundScan. It has because now 3 Doors Down Billboard Boxscore, the 3 soon. sold 700,000 to date. has the "ability to play bigger Doors Down /Nickelback tour The foursome is launching All in all, the act -lead buildings." And playing those grossed $7.7 million and a 44 -date tour with Staind singer Brad Arnold, guitarists bigger buildings comes with attracted more than 232,000 and Breaking Benjamin June Matt Roberts and Chris attractive ticket prices for concertgoers. 30 that will hit amphitheaters, Henderson and bassist Todd concertgoers. Fermaglich also believes arenas, fairs and festivals. Harrell -is averaging 125 -150 Fermaglich notes that all that radio will be key in draw- The outing will follow 3 North American shows per lawn seats for the summer ing fans this summer. "There Doors Down's Southeast trek year. Another U.S. leg launches tour will be about $20, and are not a lot of package shows of 8,000- to 10,000 -seat ven- in September. gives estimates for upper that are conducive to [multi- ues (April 20 -May 28) and a "They've built a real fan bowl seats ($30), lower bowl ple] formats at radio," he notes. European tour focusing on base through nonstop tour- seats ($45) and golden -circle 3 Doors Down is played on Germany (June 4 -19). ing," says Ken Fermaglich, 3 tickets ($50). rock, alternative, top 40, That's not to mention the Doors Down's booking agent "We are pricing the tour for modern AC and adult top 40 band's two -week West- centric at the Agency Group. volume," he says. "And peo- stations, among others. It has tour in February (of 1,800- to Arnold notes that contin- ple can expect a big rock show earned six Billboard chart - 3,000 -seat venues), followed ual touring is an opportunity with lasers, pyro and video." topping songs, and the track (No. 5), Mainstream Rock (No. give it a leg up over last year. by a European promo tour and to grow as an artist. "I'll always That value proposition will "When I'm Gone" was the 5), Active Rock (No. 8), Main- "Last summer, we didn't dates in Australia, all in sup- be the biggest critic of myself keep the tour competitive in most -played song on the stream Top 40 (No. 12), make it to the West Coast," he port of the Feb. 8 release of live," he says. "I don't think I'll the busy summer season, radio in 2003, according to Modern Rock (No.14) and The notes. "The other thing we're "Seventeen Days." The proj- ever be satisfied, and [I] want Fermaglich says, and should Nielsen Broadcast Data Sys- Billboard Hot 100 (No. 33). doing is playing Canada." ect earned the group its to be a better performer. bring in high grosses compa- tems. Current single "Let Me Additionally, Fermaglich At press time, the tour highest chart position and Nothing will do it but playing rable to last year's 3 Doors Go" has peaked on six Bill- says that extending the rout- schedule was still being best sales week. It debuted at more and more." Down /Nickelback summer board charts: Adult Top 40 ing of this summer's tour will determined.

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MUSIC BY BRIAN GARRITY i 1311's & 13141I=1=5 A RIVER The service also nabbed exclu- OF HIP -HOP sive rights to the Global Soul Confab Asks. `What's Your Platform ?' Internet radio service Au- remix of Stevie Wonder's new dioFeast has teamed with song "So What the Fuss," as NEW YORK -Genre prefer- iRiver to produce a series of well as the Ying Yang Twins' ences are playing a role in commercial -free, hip -hop- "Wait (The Whisper Song)." whether consumers purchase oriented radio shows that can digital music for a PC or for a be transferred to supporting mobile phone. So said label iRiver digital media players. new -media executives at a Dubbed "The Series," the cus- Billboard -sponsored session tom programming is available on Internet music marketing via iriveramerica.com, with a at the recent Digital Market- unique focus for each show. ing Conference & Expo here. The Foundation features old - But regardless of the platform, school acts like Grandmaster they added, digital entertain- Flash, the Mix plays remixed ment is creating additional op- tracks from 50 Cent and portunities for majors and Snoop Dogg, the Hot Spot fo- indies to break new acts. cuses on mainstream music Industry vets from J Records, from the likes of Eminem, and Virgin Records and Beggars the Bassment shines a light on Group said the decision be- underground cuts from acts WHO'S YOUR DADDY'S tween downloads or ringtones such as Common. An addi- RINGTONE? often hinges on the consumer's tional channel will be pro- UrbanWorld Wireless, a mar- favorite music genre. Rock and grammed by iRiver, showcas- keting services and content pop are proving to be more PC- ing independent artists. provider specializing in the centric, while R &B and hip -hop urban youth community, has are dominating mobile. NAPSTER PLAYS expanded its celebrity ringtone "We feel strongly that the TRIBUTE catalog with new content from urban consumer is really on Napster has introduced a new hip -hop pioneer Big Daddy E the move and not necessarily monthly video interview fea- Kane, as well as newcomers Kid at home on a PC downloading In contrast, she said, pop ica CEO Lesley Bleakley con- the label has been able to drive ture called Tribute, and has Capri, DJ Clue, Truth Hurts,

and consuming media that and rock artists are more likely firmed that the download - sales and exposure thanks to ramped up its exclusive music Money Mike, E -40, Bone 3 way," J Records director of new to do a higher volume of down- to-ringtone ratio for Interpol support from AOL's Breakers offerings with new music from Crusher, Drag On and come- Ñmedia Jennifer Fowler said. load sales through online re- -one of her company's top - program, which promotes Stevie Wonder and the Ying dian Alex Thomas. The com- É Fowler pointed out that a hot tailers like Apple Computer's selling rock acts -skews much music from new artists. Yang Twins. The Tribute sec- pany also has launched a wire- urban act can sell upwards of iTunes Music Store and Nap - more in favor of the former. "On any given night there tion features original video in- less marketing campaign to 100,000 ringtones a week. By ster. She points to the success She said that 6,000 -8,000 are more people logged on to terviews with such top acts as promote the new Anthony An- r contrast, sales of ro,000- of downloads for acts like J's ringtones were redeemed in an AOL than watching cable tele- Al Green, Kaiser Chiefs, Faith derson movie "Kings Ransom" ;, 15,000 ringtones a week con- Maroons and Sub Pop's the Interpol ringtone giveaway provision," Virgin Records VP of Evans, Ciara and Jack Johnson. for New Line Cinema. -13 stitute solid business for most Postal Service. motion the label did late last interactive marketing Syd pop and rock acts. Beggars Group North Amer- year with Virgin Mobile ahead Schwartz said. "That's a really of the release of the band's lat- staggering number. If you can The latest est album, receive a position on the wel- video from the Ying Yang "Antics." come screen, you have an 150 CENT Twins earns Candy Shop AFTERMATHMNTERSCOPE 3,876,237 Downloads awful lot of exposure." top tier status 2 FRANKIE J w hails - s.. NM HM. on the Launch Obsession COLUMBIA 3,510,507 Diana Krall of the band's Fowler said some of the I've Got Yeti Osier ne Sete fix wall for Lane Bead. Blues Festival chart after 3 MARIO KQJ2 Sim D1 singles and most dramatic results in debuting Let Me Lave You J 3,877.242 IB,BSHB 1w albums have breaking new artists are in the online on 4 CIARA Yahoo Music. 1, 2 Step LAFACE 3,296,093 moved more urban genre with mobile 5 JENNIFER LOPEZ strongly, she phones. She credited prere- Hold You Down EPIC 3,095,831 6 CIARA said. lease ringtones from Mario for Oh LAFACE 2,894,383 The good helping sell more than 1.3 mil- 7 KELLY CLARKSON Since U Been Gone RCA 2,774,741 I news for labels is two lion CDs. Meanwhile, POLK PACKS IN THE FEATURES WITH -SONIC that the Cassidy B DESTINY'S CHILD Gin COLUMBIA 2,597,551 Polk Audio's new I -Sonic entertainment system platforms are teaming to create is generating sales of 8o,000 combines the features of a traditional AM /FM s PING YANG TWINS stereo receiver with high- definition radio and XM new channels of exposure for ringtones a week two months Wad TVf 2,571,037 Satellite Radio, as well as a built -in CD /DVD player. artists who may not be receiv- ahead of street date. to USHER Caught Up LAFACE 2,434,670 HD radio transmits not only CD- quality sound, ing lots of support through tra- "With urban artists, we are 11 BROOKE VALENTINE but also text -based information about the song Gintight VIRGIN 2,295,628 being played, such as artist, track and album ditional radio and video outlets. having a lot of success break- 4 12 ROB THOMAS names. Other data streaming services include "The digital landscape has ing these artists in the digital Laney No More ATLANTIC 2,280,976 scrolling traffic alerts and school closings. The really leveled the playing field," space way before we reach those 13 ALICIA KEYS I -Sonic is one of the first multimedia entertainment Karma J 2,254,263 devices to support the new format. Bleakley said. goals at radio. A lot of times for 14 JESSE MCCARTNEY Beautiful Soul HOLLYWOOD 2,229,715 The I -Sonic system also acts as a receiver for Fowler cited Dido as an artist mobile it doesn't reflect what's XM Satellite Radio subscribers who purchase a 15 GWEN STEFANI Roh Gin INTERSCOPE 2,220,445 separate $49 antenna. Like a car -mounted receiver, with a huge worldwide follow- going on at radio," she said. "If 16 OMARION I all XM and a a hot the -Sonic can access programming ing but small U.S. market it's major song that's 0 EPIC 2,107,612 music information. presence. "From a digital stand- enough and works on a hand- 17 TRICK DADDY The unit measures 14.5 inches by 9.75 inches, Sugar (Gimme Some) ATLANTIC 2,002,123 and has four attached speakers capable of 360 - point, we've had a tremendous set, people are going to buy it." Rob Thomas, le DESTINY'S CHILD degree stereo sound, allowing it to be used as a amount of success with her for The Digital Marketing Con- Soldier COLUMBIA 1,941,966 who was or act as the primary compo- 19 AMERIE stand -alone device single sales and album sales via ference & Expo was presented nent in a home entertainment center. Users also Yahoo's April 1 Thing COLUMBIA 1,892,947 can connect it to a TV or another monitor to use digital retailers like iTunes, Nap - April 19 -2o by Billboard sister artist of the 20 FAITH EVANS the DVD player, which also supports music CDs month, tops Again CAPITOL 1,803,593 ster. In a sense, we broke her company VNU Expositions in The Billboard and video and picture CD -ROMs. The lop 20 audio and video streams (combined) for te, tour weeks ending Apnl 24. record through those outlets." association with Brandweek, 200 with his Soue. Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems Polk Audio says the I -Sonic system will be available in September for $599. -Antony Bruno In the case of Virgin's new Adweek, Mediaweek and solo debut. pop artist Brooke Valentine, Nielsen / /NetRatings.

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www.americanradiohistory.com ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons induced Muddy Waters into Hollywood's Poc:Walk April 4 by unveiling a bust of the legerdery blues artist outside the Guitar Center on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.

Maroon5 performed April 6 -9 at Radio C ty Music Hall in New York as part of its Honda Civic tour supporting debut CD "Songs About Jane" Pictu-ed from left, are Octone Records' David Boxentaum and Jam as Diener; BMG's Charles Goldstuck; Maroon5 members Midcey Madden, Jesse Carmichael, Adam Levine and James Valentine: BMG's Cli,e Davis; Maroon5's Ryai Dusick; Oc:one's Ben Berkman; and J Records' Matt Slay

G._.O.DJsony Urban /Columbia artist John L- - WEVEWMINDWE ftnored April 18 for platinum sales of his debut album. " =-et Lifted;' during a Recording Industry Assn. of THE CORP America /Sony BMG event in Washington D.C. ictrre d. from left, are The RIAAS M tch Bainwol, Legend and Sony UrbaroMusic's Usa Ellis.

Hall & Oates' Daryl Hall, left, Interscope and John Oates, right, artist Will stopped by "Jonesy's Smith, left, is Jukebox" on KDLD/KDLE pictured April 16 (Indue 1033) Los Angeles, with Music World while promoting new album Sanctuary Urban Our Kind of Soul." The duo Management's spent two hours at the Mathew Knowles station coing interviews and at the Nokia Urban jamming with the show's Music Festival with hos-, former Sex Pistols the Prince's Trust guitarist Steve Jones. at London's 4, (Photo. Wolfson Public Relations) Earls Court.

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ohn Grady for an interview, and he we wanted to do. [But] we're BY PHYLLIS STARK chuckle and suggest it had better never sure if it's going to work. h en fast while he's still "hot." I'm never sure how people are with Gretchen Wilson is a tes- AGrady knows that success in the record going to react. Every time I'm tament to that. business ebbs and flows. But his track dead, solid sure, it happens the record in his first two years at the helm other way. Q: Are the synergies between RCA of Sony Music Nashville suggests he is We believed in it a great deal Label Group and Sony Music not about to go "cold" anytime soon. and we did a lot of things that Nashville still to be realized? For In that time, three artists he copies of her debut album in were not the normal, run -of- instance, Columbia and RCA are introduced have debuted at less than a year. the -day business. We didn't test each working different singles called

No. 1 on the Billboard Top Sony is the only country it or ask anybody about it, we "Tiny Town" right now -the kind Country Albums chart: Buddy label in the Nielsen Sound - just put it out there to try and ofthingthat could be avoided with Jewell, Miranda Lambert and, Scan era to have three new - not get it mired in the domi- communication. most notably, Gretchen Wil- artist albums debut at No.1. nant business model of the A: We don't match wits cre- son, who has sold 4 million Capitol Records Nashville time. It was about reaction and atively. We're competing in the president /CEO Mike Dungan impulse and talent, and it same arena. Synergistic com- HIGHLIGHTS is a longtime friend and col- worked this time. petition is good. league of Grady's. For a time, JOHN GRADY The company line is the as Midwest promo reps, they Q: What kind ofleverage does your company line. It just doesn't 1976: Becomes a even shared an office that success with Wilson give you in the apply creatively. college rep for A &M Dungan says more closely industry and with Sony BMG in while attending St. resembled "Animal House" New York? Q: What became ofyourplan to be John's University in Collegeville, Minn. than a place of business. A: Success breeds a lot of things. thefirst label group in Nashville to "From the minute I met It brings profitability, and it also send only digital singles to radio? 1979: Joins Pickwick him, it was evident that he brings pressure, as in "Are you A: We're on schedule to do Distribution was great at the job," Dungan going to do it again ?" and "Why that. At some point the entire says 1982: Joins MCA as of Grady. "We quickly don't you do this every time ?" industry and the entire world regional promotion rep discovered that our styles Questions like that. will go digital. Almost every- were similar, and ... for sev- You have to go out confi- body delivers singles digitally 1983: Hired by Don eral years we pushed each dently. You have to believe in more chances. and you've done that very well with right now. We do i` every day lenner and Clive Davis other in work and in wildness. it and be just one foot shy of I would love to have a big Wilson, who has made a couple of with every single. at Arista as regional director of promotion "I have no doubt that the cocky. And then if it comes company full of established, trips to Australia and Europe. How fact that both of us run true, what it brings is confi- successful acts. [But] the an- important is developing that in- Q: When the news broke last sum- 1987: Adds sales and successful record labels in dence back in us that we know swer to the music business has ternational base, and why is it so mer that you planned to switch to marketing to his duties Nashville would come as quite what we're doing, and it allows always been about new acts. often ignored? all -digital delivery, it caused quite at Arista a shock to those who knew us us to explore more creatively. A: It is important as long as a fiap at country radio. 1989: Moves to Capitol in those days." Gretchen was the first artist Q: Why did you decide not to that's what the artist wants to A: Sometimes you do or say as Midwest marketing signed here [by me]. We put it renew with USA Network's "Nash- do. If the artist wishes for their things like that to assess the director Q: When youfirst joined Sony, you out and had enormous success, ville Star" talent series after two music to travel worldwide, then industry [and] everybody's readi- told Billboard, "If I had a goal, it and it worked like we said it seasons of awarding a record con- it's up to the record company like I 1993 -2002: Serves as ness. It's not was making senior VP of sales, would be to restore Sony Music was going to work. tract to the winner? and the artist to make that hap- a law in Congress that was going marketing and Nashville to its rightful place as a It was very similar [with] Mi- A: It was somebody else's turn. pen. It's a lot of work, not to influence world peace. promotion at Mercury dominant player in country music." randa ... I basically entrusted It's a lot of work for everybody instantly profitable. And you Records in Nashville, How's that going? a couple of million -dollar proj- in this company to [partner can't be successful with coun- Q: You once said, "I believe in artists adding those duties at Lost Highway Records A: Musically, we are right on ects into the creative hands with] a television show like try music -or any music -in and music and songwriters and when label is launched the road to do that. The one of-in [Lambert's] case-a 59- that, get an artist picked, put markets outside the United songs, and I believe that ifwe enable in 2001 thing I know we can change is year -old woman. the records out. I can't imag- States, including Canada, them, they will lead us to the next the music. [I can't control] ine doing that show and hav- unless you go there. great era ofcountry music." Are we 2002: Partners with business conditions. I can't Q: This year you plan to introduce ing the release schedule that in that filmmakers Joel and era yet? Ethan Coen and record invent technology, but we are eight or nine artists. That's more we have now. And there's only, Q: How do you seethe Sony -BMG A: We're on the doorstep of that producer T Bone responsible for what we sign than three times as many as coun- honestly, so much of my ros- merger playing out in Nashville? era. I like a lot more of the Burnett to form DMZ and the records we make. try labels typically do in a year. ter that I want people to look A: There's a lot of good things music that we're putting out as Records as a joint What's behind this strategy? at and say, "Well, they got that [about the merger] if you work an industry today than I did a venture with Columbia Records Q: Were you sure when you signed A: Eighty percent of my roster off of a television show." it correctly. It's a very big, pow- couple of years ago. It's active, Gretchen Wilson that you had is new acts. The thinking erful company with a lot of vibrant, profitable, energetic, 2003: Joins Sony Music something special? behind it is ... I work for a Q: You've talked about a desire to arms and attributes that you real, and the audience seems Nashville as president A: I was sure that that's what company that wants me to take put your artists "on a world stage," can use. Going international to be reacting.

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www.americanradiohistory.com Michael Rapino is obsessed with creating a new concert business. And one way or another, the future of live entertainment will be shaped by Rapino's success or failure. At 36, Rapino, global president of Clear Channel Enter- tainment's music division, heads the most powerful and expansive live music entity that has ever existed. Ideas are Rapino's stock in trade. "We're going to be successful when we forget everything we know about the business and how it used to be," Rapino says. "That is my obsession, By Ray making sure we truly are the innovators in the fan experi- Waddell ence, from the second the band is thinking about going on tour until well after the tour, and all the touchpoints with Photogr((pI( S('lx(.5t(((Il .4 rtz the fan in between." Since taking the helm of CCE Music last summer, Rapino has set about revamping the biggest

player in a business that took its lumps in 2004. As such,

he is under a microscope. "[ Rapino] understands the tough issues that are facing the concert industry better than anybody," Sanctuary Group CEO Merck Mercuriadis says. "The

evidence is already there that he is tackling them head -on in

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"Michael has the ability to change our busi- Rapino does not apologize for With such a huge chunk of the market, CCE ness, and I can't think of any other person in that ancillaries "We are in the real es- PLATFORM received no small share of the hit -and the position for the past three or four years," Magid tate business. Our capital expen- blame -for the concert industry's troubles. told Billboard at the time. ditures are significant every year," Rapino was dropped into a firestorm. He be- Rapino quickly settled into his new post in Los he says. "And much like any arena `WE'VE came the fifth head of CCE's music division since Angeles. After some initial -and admittedly out there in the marketplace, we 2000, when parent Clear Channel Communi- painful- layoffs, he won favor at the local level need to protect our venue revenue. I GOTA cations bought the freshly consolidated promoter by dusting off historic promoter names retired As say to agents and managers, business known as SFX for $4.5 billion from in 2001. At the same time, he restored much of if the Staples Center starts cutting Robert F.X. Sillerman. the autonomy to such divisions as Bill Graham you in on their food and beverage, BUSK ESS, In the midst of a stagnant summer season, Presents, PACE Concerts, Cellar Door and let me know. But last I checked, Rapino was given a battlefield promotion by CCE Evening Star. there isn't an arena in America chairman /CEO Brian Becker to helm the music "It feels a whole lot more natural," Evening that is funding the artist out of E'VE division. When the smoke cleared from an ap- Star founder Danny Zelisko says of operating their venue revenues, and we don't parent internal power struggle, music co -CEO under the Phoenix promoter's traditional name. plan on doing tha.." (:OT TO Dave Lucas had left the company. Respected con- "The politics of branding sometimes got in the While some in the industry ap- cert business pioneer Don Law, the other CEO, way in the past. I know who I work for. I know preciate Rapino's intentions, they retains a chairman title but appears to be focused who owns me." don't want to overstate the impact FIX IT.' on running Tea Party, CCE's Boston division. The entire music division was restructured, of his tactics. "I think what "I think the wounds have mended now," Rapino including splitting the talent buying /promotion Michael is doing is a nice gesture says. "Don Law has proven to be an incredibly and venue operations into separate units. and a move in the right direction, great gentleman and support in the process." Rapino says, "Our first order was to get a new but let's not think we discovered structure built [that is] more reflective of the con- America here," Artists Group International pres- a challenge beyond just selling tickets. Govern- THE ROAD TO LOS ANGELES sumer base, with two very focused business units, ident Dennis Arfa says. ment antitrust investigations also hover like a Canadian -born Rapino began his career in 1988 one obsessed with fan experience and one obsessed All of the back end at a shed still may not max- black cloud. Rapino will not publicly address legal at Labatt Breweries in Toronto as director of mar- with the artists and marketing experience." imize revenue potential for an artist in the mar- issues, but they are surely a distraction. keting and entertainment. Through Labatt, Rapino Next Rapino addressed a damaged relationship ket, Arfa says. "I know from experience an act "Running the business is the easy part," he began working closely with Michael Cohl's Con- with concertgoers where many feel it lives: at the that can sell 17,00o tickets at an amphitheater says. "The current live- entertainment business cert Productions International, then the largest amphitheater level. He sacrificed millions of dol- with a reduced lawn ticket can walk out with is not all that complicated: You try to buy talent concert promoter in Canada. Cohl is best -known lars in revenue by removing some of the hated fa- more money in an arena." at a decent price, and hopefully you buy it for less forwrestingthe Rolling Stones' promotional rights cility fees, threw millions into shed improvements Amphitheaters still retain parking fees and than you sell it." from the steely grip of Bill Graham in the 1980s. and took a hard look at lowering ticket prices. house fees on reserved seats, Arfa points out. "I On the artist -development front, Rapino is Rapino watched Cohl pioneer a global touring The shed moves amount to a multimillion - don't want to count their money, but $8 [in fees] seeking closer relations with labels, and he admits model like the business had never seen. "What I dollar roll of the dice for CCE, a risk Rapino is a ticket can add up to a lot." there is "work to do" in making labels better part- took away from that experience is that content is willing to take. And despite Rapino's stance, some promot- ners. His naming of former Island Def Jam king," Rapino says. "Michael Cohl would say he "Instead of just the usual pitch every year of ers say little has changed out in the field. "The marketing guru Faisel Durrani as executive VP is a businessman first and a promoter second. `The artist guarantee is too expensive, woe is me, deals arestill dominated by the [CCE] checkbook of marketing is a step in that direction. And like any business, you will find success when let's raise [ticket prices] by a dollar,' we took the and effort to control the market, paying as much There has been a power shift in the label /tour- you figure out how to define and create a new busi- opposite approach. We made the consumer first as $100,000 more than any other offer," House ing dynamic as far as artists are concerned, and ness model, not just keep executing the same one." and said, 'We're going to put it on the line in a of Blues Concerts executive VP Alex Hodges says. indeed, touring has become the top priority for Upon leaving Labatt, Rapino co- founded Core multimillion -dollar investment.' " "It's as if the CCE buyers think someone is chas- many artists. "Now 50 % -70% of an artist's rev- Audience Entertainment, a leading concert pro- ing them every minute, even when no other offer enue comes from touring," Rapino says. "As tour- moter in Canada. CAE was acquired by CCE (then A NEW DEAL is close." ing has become a huge piece of [artists] revenue SFX) in 1999, creating SFX Canada and opening Finally, Rapino tackled the thorny issue of artist Rapino says CCE buyers are prudent, and dis- streams, the demand for maximizing it has be- the door to a bigger stage for Rapino. After run- guarantees. In the past, CCE was criticized by misses complaints as "competitive griping." come intense." ning CCE's Canadian operation, Rapino ascended competitors for supposedly overpaying for acts "I sign every deal that goes out of this office," But such pressure comes at a time when con- to the head of its European operation in 2001. in order to maintain market share and keep sheds he says. "There are some artists -the Jimmy Buf- sumers are pulled in many directions. "Ifwe don't When named global music president, Rapino programmed. Rapino unveiled a deal structure fetts, the Dave Matthewses, some of the country look at the pricing of our product in comparison was a relative unknown suddenly placed in an that takes the focus off guarantees and instead acts -that are premium artists and require pre- to other product options, we will be hurt by that," extremely bright spotlight, a situation he had offers artists up to r00% of the back end -with mium dollars. But the Wild West is over. We are Rapino notes. also faced as head of CCE Europe. Some say the the sheds living off concessions revenue, spon- buying and paying artists that fit right for our The industry is tuned in to what Rapino is consolidated European promoters were an even sorships and other ancillaries. risk threshold." doing, and many seem to like what they see. "He more splintered and volatile group than their Dismissing as "fantasy" early reports that CCE Peter Grosslight, worldwide head of music for is trying to get people to focus on what matters," U.S. counterparts but became cohesive under guarantees would disappear, Rapino says, "We the William Morris Agency, says Rapino "has in- manager Allen Kovac says. "At least he's trying Rapino's direction. have not eliminated guarantees. We have a mul- troduced some discipline into [CCE's] buying to move the model, as opposed to being en- Throughout his climb, Rapino's low profile titiered platform. One of the model options [is] process." He calls Rapino "a breath of fresh air." trenched in what was done before." seemed to serve him well. if an artist is willing to work for a [lower] guar- Ultimately, the touring industry is a sellers' So how will Rapino gauge his success? He says "Like Europe, in America I had the advantage antee, we will in return provide r oo % of the back market. "The core problem is the supply chain is a much improved customer experience, as meas- of not being a local promoter that was a part of end to them, after expenses. If our risk is re- fairly thin," Rapino says. "Being selective when ured by ongoing research, and more tickets sold that social fabric," Rapino observes. "When I duced, we allow them to make money, keep ticket there are only so many great artists that can sell will be his indicators: "Ifwe can grow [both] ticket stepped in, I think at that point the organization prices lower, keep the facility fees off the lawn. tickets is a tough strategy. So, when an artist like sales and fan appreciation by 25% over 2004, was receptive more to somebody that wasn't part We believe in the end we will sell more tickets, Coldplay is going to tour in the summer, we're then we believe we are making strides toward of that U.S. system. I did not come with any long and [artists] will easily make up for any of the re- going to do everything we can to be in business bringing [ fans] back and making them happier." history, battles, prejudices or alliances. I came in duction in guarantees they have been living off with Coldplay." Of course, ticket sales do not always equal prof- on the platform `We've got a business, we've got in the past." Rapino spends little time worrying about his its, as proved last year. "But," Rapino says, "we to fix it.' " Such a concept flies in the face of the tradi- competition. "One of our disciplines this year know that if we buy smarter and we sell more His competition seemed receptive to new tional 85%/15 % artist /promoter split, already an was about not being a reactive company but hav- tickets, that equation will mathematically work leadership at CCE, including powerful sports, endangered species. But it also highlights, and ing a concise and detailed plan and executing our out for us." venue and promotion firm Anschutz Enter- potentially defuses, a situation CCE has been plan. The curse of death in this business is say- Much of the industry is betting on Rapino's tainment Group. accused of fostering for years at the sheds: pro- ing, 'Oh, my God, the other guy bid this, so we math. "To know what he is fully capable of," Mer- On a panel at Billboard's annual touring con- moters overpaying for acts and bridging the gap have to have it.'" curiadis says, "you must look at his tremendous ference last November, Randy Phillips, CEO of with ancillaries. Negative publicity like Jam Productions' $90 achievements in Europe, where he has built the AEG Live, AEG's touring division and CCE's clos- "This is just [CCE] finally saying, 'We're making million jury award against CCE's motorsports di- premier league of promoters who really do work est rival in the national touring game, said of our money offparking, ticket rebates, merch, beer vision-a key antitrust charge was dismissed- together as a team and have the ultimate respect Rapino: "I hate it when you like your competition." and popcorn,' " independent promoter John Peters (Billboard, March 26) and ongoing controversy of artists, managers and the industry. I would bet Internally, even veteran CCE execs appear to be of MassConcerts says. "This just proves the money regarding CCE's impact on the business present on him to do the same in the U.S."

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meone had told Joe PerrySAV zo years ago that his band's das- song "Dream On" would be used to sell Buicks, he probably Id have kicked more than their tires. ow the Aerosmith guitarist is happy to come along for the ride. It's a different day. It's important to explore new avenues," ry says. the list of classic rock bands whose songs are tied to automotive brands includes Led Zeppelin (Cadillac), the Clash (Pontiac) and the Who (Saab). The corporate partner for all of these acts is General Motors, once America's dominant automaker, now its most troubled. Media coverage of GM's decreased sales, tumbling profits and widespread recalls has battered the company in recent months. Its stock has fallen to a rz -year low, and its market share has dwindled. Observers place at least some of the blame for GM's plight on its overabundance of brands -and its inability differentiate among them. There are eight brands under the GM umbrella: Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Saab and Saturn. It's no surprise that GM would turn to music to help improve the image of its cars and rev up sales. "Music is a key communicator -it speaks directly to people," says Chris Stephenson, CEO of Antenna, a Los Angeles com- Musical Carpool pany that specializes in brand strategy and music placement. A Citizen Cope "So companies use it to draw additional attention to their ads." song was used To that end, Buick is using "Dream On" as the theme for its in a spot for Pontiac's Solstice. new LaCrosse model. Meanwhile, a spot for Saab uses the familiar guitar riff from "Pinball Wizard" by the Who. sounds for their campaigns. Another vintage Who song, "Happy Jack," figured into a Hum- Recent ads for the Hummer H2 fea- mer Hz campaign a couple of years ago. This was around the tured music by under-the -radar acts Ratatat same time Cadillac began using Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll" ( "Seventeen Years "), Mojave 3 ( "Bluebird to help bring attention to its radical new designs. of Happiness ") and Filter ( "The Only Way For a long time, Bob Seger's "Like a Rock" was the rallying cry [Is the Wrong Way] "). Ditto for a Saab spot for Chevy trucks. More recently, Chevrolet has used the Yardbirds that used Franz Ferdinand's "Better on

( "Over Under Sideways Down") and the Rolling Stones ( "Jumpin' Holiday" and one for Saturn that featured Jack Flash ") in spots for the Cobalt and Corvette, respectively. "We've Been Had" by the Walkmen. While the choices of repertoire are musically astute, they raise In addition, GM unveiled two Hummer questions about GM's strategy. One of GM's presumed goals is to models at an invite -only event last year at increase its appeal to younger consumers; The New York Times re- the Anaheim Convention Center Arena cently reported that the average age of a Buick sedan buyer is 63. in California that featured a performance "You must target your demographic," Stephenson says. "If by pop /hip -hop act the Black Eyed Peas. you want to connect with a younger consumer, you need to give And Cadillac has co- sponsored several them something they can relate to." fashion shows for Rock & Republic, the denim But Buick marketing communications manager John Wray brand that intertwines music and clothing. believes the LaCrosse /Aerosmith spots hit the bull's -eye. "We wanted to show the new Buick models -a new side of Buick - PONTIAC CALLING without alienating our core audience," he says. "Aerosmith reaches Pontiac -long a youth- oriented brand baby boomers down to kids, as well as our traditional audience." -has been particularly aggressive. Though GM does not have a general directive-a musical phi- Launching its campaign for the new G6 losophy-when it comes to licensing music for its ads, it does model late last year, Pontiac played it have smart marketers, says Sony BMG Music Entertainment somewhat edgy with the Clash's "Should senior VP of strategic marketing Chris Hamer, formerly the di- I Stay or Should I Go." rector of advertising at Cadillac. "We wanted to move Pontiac as a brand "They believe in great advertising," Hamer says. "So, while there into a more progressive space," says Pon- is not an internal directive to use classic rock, GM has a number tiac director of marketing Mark -Hans of classic automotive brands that, with the right creative -the right Richer, the man behind recent promotions classic music -[it] helps accelerate the brand message." for the brand on "The Oprah Winfrey Lately, however, some GM brands have been licensing newer Show" and "The Apprentice."

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www.americanradiohistory.com According to Richer, "Should I Stay or According to Grosky, the Virgin Digital site is experiencing Should I Go" is the bridge between the re- an uptake in visitors entering through the Pontiac site. launch of more historic Pontiac brands "They are wanting to learn more about these artists," he says. (GTO and Grand Prix) and new models "These ads are drawing more attention to the artists, which is (G6 and Solstice). In fact, he says the song exactly what the artists, their managers and labels want." selection was geared to the two- seater Sol- RCA Music Group VP of soundtracks, film and TV music li- stice, which is a good indicator of how the censing Karen Lamberton -who assisted in brokering the Kasabian brand is evolving stylewise. and Citizen Cope deals -could not agree more. "The character of the music had to get "Exposure like this is great -particularly for developing acts," in a more modern space, while keeping it Lamberton says. "This is high exposure that they might not oth- progressive," Richer adds. "The brand is, erwise get." And since the ads are edgy, with cool graphics, the be, The next step acts maintain their hipster sensibility. and should progressive. i^ is to modernize the progressive style of Lamberton says both acts and their management teams were music, going from a classic -progressive receptive to licensing their music for the ads. "You must make to a modern -progressive sound." sure the band's artistic vision is taken care of," she adds. "While To accomplish this, Pontiac connected they appreciate the mass exposure such ads can bring, devel- with Virgin Digital and the Chemistri ad oping artists also want to hold on to their indie credibility." agency last year. Together, they are hop- The new Pontiac ads are created to do just that. In fact, they ing to reinvigorate Pontiac's sagging mar- are very design- oriented, with the music helping to increase the M ket share with a trio of 3 o- and 6o- second hip factor of the brand, Chemistri executive creative director V spots for the G6 sedan, G6 coupe and Sol- Tor Myhren notes. "Pontiac has to reappraise where it's at. Con- stice. The ads feature the cutting -edge sumers must think of the brand in a different way." sounds of Kasabian ( "Club Foot ") and Cit- Mitsubishi accomplished this in 2002 with ads for its Eclipse

izen Cope ( "Son's Gonna Rise "). sports coupe featuring new music from Dirty Vegas ( "Days Go A forthcoming third ad uses the music By ") and Télépopmusik ( "Breathe"). 000 M of Alias ( "Unseen Sights "). Dirty Vegas, in particular, benefited from the campaign. The I "Club Fool" is culled from Kasabian's U.K. trio's zooz self-titled debut album opened at No. 7 on The recently released self-titled debut album Billboard zoo. "Days Go By" went top 15 on The Billboard Hot / on RCA. "Son's Gonna Rise" is the next too and reached the summit of the Hot Dance Club Play chart. V i I i single from Citizen Cope's RCA album, "That Dirty Vegas spot brought lots of attention to the brand," ` "The Clarence Greenwood Recordings." Antenna's Stephenson says. "It sold lots of records -and lots `0 "With these ads, Pontiac is deepening of cars on the back end." its music strategy," Virgin Digital head of Not as powerful was the TV spot for Chrysler's crossover vehicle `si artist and label relations Aaron Grosky Pacifica, which had Celine Dion singing "1 Drove All Night." In that T says. "Fortunately, we're at a time of great case, the music and artist association failed to propel the product. I musical discovery. Radio may be con- "The execution wasn't very good," Sony BMG's Hamer notes. stricting its own ability to play new music, "You can't expect the job to be over just because you get perfect but we have the ability to find -and cham- music and a great artist. That's when the job begins. The featured pion- developing acts." music and artist must be able to explain and propel the product." The Pontiac- Virgin Digital partnership in- Lamberton and others point to the Dirty Vegas ad -as well dudes the Virgin College Mega Tour (with as the Jaguar spot that featured Sting and his song "Desert Rose" V Cake, Gomez and Robbers on High Street) -as a "role model" for the music industry's mating dance with and initiatives at all Virgin Megastores. Ad- the automobile business. ditionally, pontiac.com -where two ofthe ads Even hardened music veterans are open to such associations. are on view -has links to virgindigital.com, "There are all these other places where music springs up," Aero- V where the featured tracks can be purchased. smith's Perry says. "It's important to not discount any of this stuff. It's all valid."

GEARING UP Automobile companies are becoming more daring, too. The typically conservative Volvo brand partnered with Apple Computer's iTunes Music Store in March to launch "nu: the sounds of new Scandinavia" (billboard.biz, March 17). The micro -site within iTunes promotes developing Nordic acts like the Drowners, Sa- hara Hotnights, the Ark and Vega. In the process, according to Stephenson -who counts Volvo (and parent company Ford) as an Antenna client -acts like the Drowners and Vega are being signed to digital distribution deals. Also, the music is being heard in Volvo TV ads and direct -mail DVDs, which are tagged with music IDs. Another Ford brand, Jaguar, has released its second annual compilation CD. The four -disc boxed set, which features such electronic acts as Mylo and Zoot Woman, is available to potential Jaguar customers who sign up for a test drive at jaguarzoo5.com. In many cases, automakers are putting music out on the test track, seeking ways to maximize the power of such connections for their brands. "Once that happens, you know you're building real equity in your music identity," says Paul Anthony, CEO of Rumblefish, a one -stop music licensing company in Portland, Ore. "And while GM has yet to do that, there's big potential there." This is not lost on Pontiac's Richer, who believes that, as the new models roll out, consumers will realize that the brand is back -in a big way. "Pontiac has always been an edgier brand-one that took risks" with style and performance, he says. "But I must be hon- est: We haven't always [done] that. We've sometimes violated our own brand truth. Our recent work is a great way to get back to the brand truth. And music is a big part of that."

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his third report in the Billboard Power Players series focuses on independent record companies. The companies profiled in this report topped a recent recap of the Billboard charts in their respective genres. For the first time, Billboard determined which are the top independent record companies in multiple genres, based on a 12 -month recap period.

That recap was published in the issue of March 19, coinciding with the South by Southwest Music & Media Conference. Details of the recaps are available online at billboard.biz /independent recaps. The recaps are limited to titles not sold by a major distributor. Owner- ship ties to a major do not disqualify a title from consideration, nor do pick- and -pack arrangements. The only criterion for inclusion is whether the title is sold by independent labels or distributors, as opposed to one This series of the four major distribution companies. The chart recaps published in the Billboard Underground report in the highlights the March 19 issue, in turn, determined the 18 companies profiled in this report. We identified two additional top independent European companies achievements through 12 -month recaps of the BillboardTop European Albums and Eu- f individuals rochart Hot 100 Singles charts. The Billboard charts department determined the ranking shown for an each of the U.S. indies. The rankings are based, in part, on the market that share of the chart genre dominated by each label. But while chart performance determined who made the cut for this fields of musi Power Players report, the numbers do not tell the full story. Instead, lis- and entertainment ten to the energy and creativity evident in the voices of these leaders on the independent music scene. forward with That commitment makes them Power Players at a time when the role of their artistic and independent companies in the music business is more important than ever. We welcome your feedback on this Power Players report. E -mail us at business vision. billboardspecials @billboard.com. -THOM DUFFY »

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1. TVT Records, New York founder Chip Davis, is one of the top -selling tem, Red Ink also has enjoyed chart success all prise almost 5% of the label's revenue. As for STEVL uu EB, PRESIDENT products of the Christmas season year after year. its own. "We'll find a young entrepreneurial ex- the other 95 %, Koch has a diverse crop of acts, Web site: tvtrecords.com In the chart recaps for this report, American ecutive who we feel has an A &R vision that from rapper C- Murder (now known as C- Miller) Distributor: Self-distributed Gramaphone ranks No. r on the Top Pop Cata- works within our system," Red Ink senior to kid -music sensation the Wiggles -who scored Indie recaps it tops: Top Independent La- log Labels and Top New Age Labels charts. VP/GM Howie Gabriel says. "Instead of them the No. I album on the Top Kid Audio chart. bels, Hot roo Labels, Top R &B /Hip-Hop Album Yet American Gramaphone, which Davis hiring a staff, we'll be the staff." While Koch has a strong hip -hop roster, in- Labels, Top R &B /Hip -Hop Singles & Tracks La- founded in 1984, is no longer content to sell In the indie chart recaps for this report, Red cluding such acts as the Diplomats and the bels, Hot Rap Labels records for just one holiday. In recent years the Ink ranks No. I on the Hot AC Labels list, thanks Alchemist, the label is expanding its rock of- Midwestern label has released albums with to the success of Simply Red's "Home," released ferings, having recently picked up ex -Stone TVT was Billboard's top independent label of themes related to Halloween, the Fourth of July on the act's own label. Roses frontman Ian Brown and funk -inspired 2004, thanks largely to the runaway sensation and Valentine's Day. "That was a great example of a virtual record Southern California act (hed) P.E. of Lil Jon and the crunk movement. In the chart "We like to joke that it took Chip 20 years to company," Gabriel says. "We coordinated all of "We've dabbled with rock in the past, but we recaps for this report, TVT ranked once again as the No. r company on the Top Independent Labels chart, as well as the No. I independent "We give our artists the attention of an label in the recaps for Hot Too Labels, R &B /Hip- Hop Albums, R &B /Hip -Hop Singles & Tracks indie with the resources of a major. and Hot Rap Labels. When last year's "Crunk Juice" debuted at We stay focused on developing and No. 3 The Billboard 20o, TVT not only proved on LEACH, TVT that Lil Jon's party rap was more than just a fad, creating stars." it showed that an independent label could re- peatedly achieve what was traditionally major - figure out there's another holiday besides Christ- the radio airplay, hired the staff and did all the don't want to bite off more than we can chew," label -level success. mas," COO Brian Ackley says. "We realized coordination for radio." Frank says. "We can't look to a parent company The success of the 20- year-old label -which there were seasonal opportunities above and Red Ink has much more than Simply Red, to fund us if we lose $3o million." has released albums from such acts as Nine beyond Christmas." however, as its labels range from hard- rock -ori- So far, Frank says, 2005 sales are besting Inch Nails and Ja Rule-goes far deeper than Indeed, five of the top to releases on Bill- ented Trustkill to Steve Vai's Favored Nations. those of 2004 by roo %, and releases from Scar - Lil Jon and his protégés the Ying Yang Twins. board's year -end Top New Age Albums tally be- Additionally, Red Ink is not shy about help- face, Master P and the Wiggles are on the way. TVT has also succeeded with Latin rapper Pit - longed to American Gramaphone, and only one ing out parent Sony B M G and is currently work- "We fill a niche that very few companies fill," bull and hip -hop supergroup 213, featuring was a Christmas -centered release. The label, ing adult pop act Aqualung. Gabriel says Red Frank says. "There's not many companies our Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Nate D. which Ackley says is "taking a good look at Ink will provide services to albums from RCA size that are independent. We're not a small lit- "We're a throwback label," TVT VP of A &R DualDisc and [Super Audio CD] options," has and Jive in the near future. tle indie that can bring a record home, and we're Bryan Leach says. "We're a throwback to the also been extremely adept at establishing the "It's my job to take these young labels and not a big monolithic corporation. We fill that days when you had majors, independents and Mannheim Steamroller brand. Via its Web site these young bands and develop them," Gabriel mid -zone. " -TM mini -majors. We're probably the only label of and direct-mail catalogs, the label sells a num- says. "That's why we're here. At RED Distribu- our kind, and we give our artists the attention ber of Mannheim Steamroller- branded food tion, we've always thought of ourselves as a mar- 5. Equity Music Group, Nashville of an indie with the resources of a major. We products, including barbecue sauces, dried fruit keting company. We need to be able to put the MIKE KRASKI, PRESIDENT stay focused with what's important to us, which and the popular cinnamon hot chocolate. records into the store and get the records out Web site: equitymusicgroup.com is developing and creating stars." The label sells direct to a number of its largest of the stores. " -TM Distributor: Navarre On tap is a new album from the Ying Yang retail accounts, and Ackley says the company's Indie recaps it tops: Top Country Album Labels Twins; a rock'n'crunk album from Lil Jon fea- size and leadership are built to adapt to a con- 4. Koch Records, New York turing Mötley Crue and Good Charlotte, among stantly changing marketplace. "The fact that we're BOB FRANK, PRESIDENT Equity Music Group launched in 2003 with an others; and '6os- influenced rockers the Blue Van. artist- owned, that gives us a tremendous latitude Web site: kochentertainment.com artist -friendly business model, promising acts TVT is also home to a thriving soundtrack divi- to move quickly and respond to changes in the Distributor: Koch Entertainment that reached a predetermined sales level an sion, having recently issued companions to "Be marketplace," Ackley says. "We're able to con- Indie recaps it tops: Hot Digital Labels, Top equity stake in the company. Its principals are Cool" and "Open Water."-TODD MARTENS centrate on artists, and because the decision path Kid Audio Labels president Mike Kraski; flagship artist and found- is pretty small, when an idea presents itself, we ing partner Clint Black; Black's manager, Jim 2. American Gramaphone, move on it quickly and decisively." -TM Koch Records president Bob Frank is not em- Morey; and business manager Charles Suss- Omaha, Neb. barrassed about topping the Billboard Hot Dig- man. The company employs a staff of tr. CHIP DAVIS, FOUNDER 3. Red Ink, New York ital Tracks chart with novelty artist William Hung. In the indie chart recaps for this report, Eq- Web site: amgram.com KEN ANTONELLI, PRESIDENT "If you take yourself too seriously," Frank uity ranked No. r on the Top Country Album Distributors: various Web site: redmusic.com /redink says, "you may as well be working for an in- Labels list. Indie recaps it tops: Top Pop Catalog La- Distributor: RED Distribution surance company." 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continues from »p30 Martha Munizzi Music, Malaco Records, Jackson, Miss. Balboa Records is truly the little label that could. nership -based, with artists owning their own Orlando, Fla. TOMMY COUCH SR., FOUNDER AND With a small but succinct roster of regional masters, receiving income from the first and all DAN MUNIZZI, PRESIDENT /CEO PRESIDENT Web site: malaco.com Mexican acts, coupled with a savvy sales strat- subsequent [Nielsen] SoundScan sales, receiv- Web site: marthamunizzi.com Distributor: Malaco owns 5o% of Memphis- egy and management, Balboa has managed to ing a split on digital sales instead of a royalty Distributors: Nonexclusive deals with Cen- based Select -O -Hits Distributors collect critical acclaim and strong numbers. Its and with very little in the way of recoupable tral South, New Day Christian Distributors, wor- Indie recaps it tops: Top Gospel Labels market share has exploded in the past two years, items." shipmusic.com and Christian Book Distributors reaching 4.9% of the Latin market by year's Equity has releases planned this year from Indie recaps it tops: Top Christian Labels Founded in 1967 by Tommy Couch Sr., Malaco end, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (By com- bands Carolina Rain and Little Big Town and began as a studio /production company before parison, BMG's was 5.57 %.) In the indie chart may issue a live DVD from Black later in the In recent years, praise and worship artist Martha becoming a label. The imprint was well -known recaps for this report, Balboa ranked No. 1 on year. Its roster also includes Kevin Fowler and Munizzi's career has taken her to the top of the for cranking out R &B /soul hits, such as Dorothy the Hot Latin Tracks Labels chart and the Top Shannon Lawson. gospel albums chart, netting her the new artist Moore's classic "Misty Blue," prior to Couch Latin Albums Labels chart. During the period covered by this report, Eq- uity scored three titles on the Top Country Al- 41 1 bums chart, led by Black's "Spend My >1011 1,11(1 beli( rill AN 1l small lall( 1 Time. "- PHYLLIS STARK rI'1lal is 6. Broken Bow Records, our ux:-li(! Nashville ()siti()il 111 th( ('()lillt l'\ ' 11"1isi( li 1 BENNY BROWN, PRESIDENT /CEO Web site: brokenbowrecords.com -BRAD HOWELL, BROKEN BOW RECORDS Distributor: RED Distribution Indie recaps it tops: Hot Country Tracks Labels of the year award at the Stellar Awards. As the launching the gospel division in 1975. Originally created as a distribution arm of momentum grew, she and her husband, Dan, Since then Malaco has become the genre's Mexico's Discos Musart, Balboa became a full - Launched in 1997, Broken Bow Records ranked fielded offers from numerous labels. But they most successful independent, its stature buoyed fledged label in 1984. For a long time, marquee No. 1 on the indie recap for this report of the have chosen to remain independent, operating by the 1986 acquisition of the legendary Savoy acts like Joan Sebastian, Banda Cuisillos and Paquita Hot Country Tracks Labels chart. The company the label they launched in 2003 with Munizzi's label. Today Malaco also distributes Blackberry la Del Barrio have made Balboa a must-stock. is currently enjoying its biggest success with a album "The Best Is Yet to Come." Records, MCG, Juana Praise and Mancan Records. Balboa saw sales explode thanks to its dis- hit album and single from Craig Morgan. In the indie recaps for this report, Martha In the indie chart recaps for this report, Malaco count offerings and entry into mass -merchant Morgan recently described BBR as "the lit- Munizzi Music ranks No. r on the Top Christ- ranked No. r on the Top Gospel Labels chart. accounts. In 2004, for example, the album "Za tle label with the big staff." And indeed, for an ian Labels chart. "Malaco is in a unique position, because Za Za (Mesa Que Más Aplauda)" by Mexico's indie, BBR's payroll of 18 people is sizable. "There is this mind -set that you have to we're too small to be big and too big to be small," Grupo Climax was the top -selling Latin album Asked about the label's unique strengths, have -to know that I can do it. It is in me," Couch says. "When you look at all the other of the year, according to Nielsen SoundScan. It GM Brad Howell says, "If you consider passion Martha says of running an indie venture. "It's labels that are independent we're bigger than retailed for less than $8. and belief in what a small label can accomplish not an 'I don't need anybody' mentality. [It's] most of them, but when you get to the majors, But president Valentin Velasco says his label's a unique strength, then that is BBR's position just that I'm not waiting on anybody else to we're tiny." success runs deeper than pricing. in the country music marketplace. Benny Brown make it happen. We've just been doing what Couch attributes Malaco's success to the fact "First it's having the Discos Musart catalog. has built BBR from a group of people- artists made sense to us, and God has taken it and that "we haven't changed directions at all. We Then acquiring new artists, handling and car- and label staff-that love what they do and want blessed it." kept doing the same things. A lot of people ing for that catalog and having a steady roster to prove that there's a place for great music, Dan says two factors that have helped the change the focus of what they do, but we've kept of executives." Chief among them is Frank independent or otherwise. label grow are effective distribution and word - our eyes looking the same way and dealt with White, Balboa's national director of promotion. "Most of the BBR staff has major -label expe- of- mouth. really good groups. Most were established when Priorities for 2005 include new albums by Joan rience, and our expectation is to compete -at "There's a really strong grass -roots thing we began dealing with them, and when they get Sebastian and Grupo Climax. -LEIM COBO radio and retail -against all labels," Howell adds. with Martha, because she does so many here, they stay here." BBR achieved its No. r standing in the recap churches," he says. "The church has played a Malaco's most recent success is Mississippi 10. Sub Pop, Seattle of the Hot Country Singles & Tracks Labels chart large part in getting the message of Martha Mass Choir's "Not by Might, Nor by Power." In JONATHAN PONEMAN, PRESIDENT /CEO on the strength of nine charting titles during Munizzi out there, and that's helped propel May, it plans to issue a solo album from the Web site: subpop.com the recap period, including Joe Dillies "Tougher the label." choir's Mosie Burke. Other upcoming releases Distributor: Alternative Distribution Alliance Than Nails" and two Morgan hits, "Look at Us" Though Martha has been the only artist on include the Rev. Benjamin Cone this summer Indie recaps it tops: Hot Dance Singles and "That's What I Love About Sunday." the roster, the Munizzis are planning to and the Georgia Mass Choir in the fall. -DEP Sales Labels, Top Electronic Labels The label recently introduced Jason Aldean change the name of the label and sign addi- to radio with his debut single, "Hicktown." His tional acts by the end of the year. Until then, 9. Balboa Records, Los Angeles Sub Pop released Nirvana's debut album. album is due this summer. BBR also plans a she is working on a new record, "No Limits," VALENTIN VELASCO, PRESIDENT "Bleach," in 1989. In the ensuing years, this summer single from Lila McCann and will which will be released this fall. "It all goes Web site: balboarecords.com independent's independent has issued albums launch Megan Mullins later this year. The label's back to the music and the message," Dan says. Distributor: Self-distributed by numerous noteworthy acts, including Hot roster also includes Chad Austin, Fidel Her- "The industry is looking for something real." Indie recaps it tops: Hot Latin Tracks La- Hot Heat, Iron & Wine, Soundgarden, Saint nandez and Robert Lee. -PS -DEBORAH EVANS PRICE bels, Top Latin Albums Labels Etienne and Mudhoney. continues on »p34

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continues from »p32 the Hot Dance Airplay Labels tally. Concord's first release was a duo album by gui- out going crazy with hype. We're a good size: In 2003, Sub Pop released an electronic album Label president Patrick Moxey credits the label's tarists Herb Ellis and Joe Pass. It grew thanks small enough to survive in the difficult envi- by the Postal Service (aka Jimmy Tamborello success to its major-label -like structure -from in large part to bassist Ray Brown, who recorded ronment of the recording industry, but big and Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard). The radio and Internet promotion to product man- for the label and "became an A &R source," ac- enough to make a difference." album, "Give Up," spent more than 90 weeks agement and A &R. "This helps us maximize the cording to Glen Barros, Concord's presi- Shanachie's success in contemporary jazz at No. I on the Top Electronic Albums chart; it opportunities for our artists and producers," he dent /CEO for the last 10 years. was a major factor in scoring the release rights has sold more than 500,000 copies, according says. This extends to Ultra's distribution net- Under Barros, the label has grown to include for Me'shell Ndegeocello's jazz fusion CD to Nielsen SoundScan, making it the label's sec- work in Canada, the United Kingdom and Eu- titles beyond jazz that "serve the adult con- "Dance of the Infidels," with her all -star band ond- best -selling release after "Bleach." rope, where it works with a network of companies, sumer," he says. "Concord has the best of both Spirit Music Jamia. It is slated for a June 21 re- In the indie chart recaps for this report, Sub including EMI, Vital and Play It Again Sam. worlds. It has scale similar to the size of a major, lease. Also, the label will release pianist Kevin Pop ranked No. i on two charts, Hot Dance Sin- In July, Ultra-together with Razor & Tie and now with the acquisition of Fantasy, yet it still Toney's new CD this summer. -DO gles Sales Labels and Top Electronic Labels. Not Robbins Entertainment-will release an as -yet- has the feel and flexibility of an independent." bad for a label that gave birth to grunge in the untitled dance compilation that will be mar- Key upcoming releases include a live Sonny Madacy, Montreal late '8os. keted through TV advertising. -MP Rollins album recorded four days after Sept. ii, AMOS ALTER, CEO But this stylistic shift does not surprise label 2001, and a Nnenna Freelon tribute to Billie Web site: madacy.com president /CEO Jonathan Poneman. 12. Concord Music Group, Holiday. -DAN OUELLETTE Distributor: Self- distributed "Our unique strength is our sense of commun- Beverly Hills, Calif. Indie recaps it tops: Top Combined Clas- ity-in the office, in our hometown and, of GLEN BARROS, PRESIDENT /CEO 13. Shanachie Entertainment, sical Labels course, musically," he explains. "The intimacy Web site: concordrecords.com Newton, N.J. and candor that prevails at Sub Pop has been Distributor: Universal; Innovative Distribu- RICHARD NEVINS, PRESIDENT Founded in 1981 in Montreal by CEO Amos hard won, but it makes all the difference in the tion Network (during recap period) Web site: shanachie.com Alter, Madacy has evolved from a niche dis- world. It inspires trust and creativity. Plus, we Indie recaps it tops: Top Jazz Labels Distributor: Koch International tributor of budget titles into the largest inde- work with the greatest artists in the world." Indie recaps it tops: Top Contemporary pendent budget- and mid -priced label in North Upcoming albums include "The Woods" from The success of the album "Genius Loves Com- Jazz Labels America. In the indie recap period for this re- Sleater- Kinney, due in late May, and "Alpine pany" from the late Ray Charles was a highlight port, the label ranks No.1 on the Top Combined Static" from Kinski and "Spelled in Bones" from of the past several months for the Concord Music For a company that for years was best -known Classical Labels chart. Fruit Bats, both in July. -MICHAEL PAOLETTA Group. But that album arrived following Con- for its world music releases, Shanachie has One of Madacy's keys to success, executive cord's move to major distribution through Uni- branched off into several genres, including VP Harris Sterling says, is knowing its audi- 11. Ultra Records, New York versal. Before that deal closed, Concord already smooth jazz. On the indie recaps for this report, ence. "It's all about lifestyle marketing," Ster- PATRICK MOXEY, PRESIDENT had charted seven titles during the recap pe- Shanachie ranks No. 1 on the Top Contempo- ling notes. While in other genres Madacy has Web site: ultrarecords.com riod for this report through the independent rary Jazz Labels chart. During the recap period, scored big with titles connected to popular con- D istributor: Caroline Distribution Innovative Distribution Network, including it is this year's No. 1 contemporary jazz inde- sumer brands like Crayola, Mustang and Indie recaps it tops: Hot Dance Airplay Labels such top sellers as vocalist /pianist Peter Cin- pendent label. It charted seven titles, including Thomas Kinkade, Sterling says that its classi-

Ultra has come a long way since opening its doors in 1996. What began as an independent ``We're enough to survive in the label specializing in dance /electronic music small has blossomed into a boutique -style operation difficult environment of the recording with a major -label approach to marketing, promotion and sales. industry but big enough to Along the way, Ultra has smartly branded its -RANDALL GRASS, SHANACHIE ENTERTAINMENT name via several successful compilation series, difference. including "Ultra.Chilled," "Ultra.Dance" and "Ultra.Trance." It has also expanded its reper- cotti's self- titled debut, Henry and Monica the hit "In the Name of Love" by Kim Waters. cal music strategy is based on mass -appeal toire to include urban /reggae and world music Mancini's "Ultimate Mancini" and vocalist Kar- Shanachie was founded in 1977 in the Bronx, themes, such as current best sellers "Classics with the formation of two imprints, Sequence rin Allyson's "Wild for You." N.Y., by Daniel Collins and Richard Nevins as for Relaxation," "25 Piano Favorites" and "Gui- and Escondida, respectively. That performance earns Concord the No. 1 a traditional Irish music label. In the early '8os, tar Favorites" as well as such artist -focused al- In the indie chart recaps for this report, Ultra indie ranking on the Top Jazz Labels chart in it grew to include reggae and African music, bums as the simply titled "Luciano Pavarotti."

Records ranked No. 1 on the Hot Dance Airplay this report. including Ladysmith Black Mambazo's U.S. Madacy's other great strength is its ability to Labels chart. The label's future is bright, as it recently pur- debut. In the '9os, Shanachie added contem- deliver titles at reduced costs. As Sterling notes, In the past 12 months, the label has remained chased the coveted Fantasy Records catalog. In porary jazz and immediately "became a force," the label's primary source of content is record- a mainstay in clubs and on dance radio with the indie recaps for this report, the label ranked GM Randall Grass says. "The label became one ings that it owns. With low price points, at- such tracks as Motorcycle's "As the Rush No. 1 on the Top Jazz Labels chart. of the top three most -played on smooth jazz tractive packaging and such add -in features as Comes," Shape:UK's "Lola's Theme" and Eric Founded in 1973 by car salesman Carl Jef- radio, and it's had a number of adult urban hits. bonus DVDs, Madacy creates titles that attract Prydz's "Call on Me." In this Power Players ferson in Concord, Calif., the label became home "Unlike many indies, we're not identified a diversity of consumers and enthusiasm from issue, with six songs on the Hot Dance Airplay to many mainstream jazz artists who were aban- with just one niche," Grass says. "For 27 years major accounts including Handleman, An- chart (including the top spot), Ultra is No. r on doned by majors in that rock -dominated era. we've learned how to do what makes sense with- derson, Best Buy and Musicland.

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As Alter observes, "Our leading market po- ment Welk's other label, Vanguard Records. fans and have an intimate knowledge of our dependently distributed title on the Billboard sition results from our continued ability to un- Specializing in contemporary music with tra- culture." -TM year -end European Top Too Albums list, giving derstand today's lifestyles and our ability to ditional roots -be it from bluegrass, blues or Dramatico a spot at the Power Players table. create and market a comprehensive range of singer /songwriter -type acts -Sugar Hill's ros- DBTV Media, Detroit Pinnacle distributes the album in the United value -based products that appeal to con- ter includes Dolly Parton, Allison Moorer, Nickel UIHIML ¿LIJJ, VP OF FUND -RAISING Kingdom. Batt also went for independent sales sumers. "-ANASTASIA TSIOULCAS Creek, the Duhks, Guy Clark, Reckless Kelly, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT and distribution in Europe. In the United States, Sonny Landreth and Sam Bush. Web site: wtvs.org Universal Records picked up the album. 15. Alligator Records, Chicago GM Bev Paul says one of the label's Distributor: Koch Entertainment "We did it the indie way," Batt says, "doing BRUCL .vLHuLH, FOUNDER AND OWNER strengths is its "long history of releasing qual- Indie recaps it tops: Top World Music Labels straight distribution deals and finding local pro- Web site: alligator.com ity music and sticking to our niche ... That motion and marketing teams to work the album." Distributor: Ryko Distribution really helps when you are working new re- Detroit's PBS affiliate wasn't exactly planning Although other acts are signed to Dramatico- Indie recaps it tops: Top Blues Labels leases to radio, print and to some extent to on launching a record label, but then Diane such as classically trained singer Robert Mead - the consumer as well." Bliss, VP of fund -raising program development, more, whose album "After the Dream" came out A blues staple in Chicago, Alligator Records The label has a full slate of releases planned saw Daniel O'Donnell. The Irish -born vocalist in February- Melua's success has kept Batt busy turned to one of the Windy City's very own to for the rest of the year, including Nickel Creek's impressed her, but not as much as the "sweet during the past two years. drive its sales during the past year. Mavis Sta- "Why Should the Fire Die," due in August, and little ladies" that constituted his elderly fan base. "We'll have six more months to go with this ples, returning to the gospel /blues sound that projects from Greg Trooper, Jim Mills, Seldom "After I looked at how passionate they were," album," he says. "Then we'll switch to [ focus on] marked the career of the Staples Sisters, re- Scene, the Gibson Brothers, Brian Sutton, Grey Bliss says, "and how these senior citizens stayed the new album scheduled for October." He adds: leased her first album of original material in DeLisle and Tim O'Brien. until 2 a.m. just to meet him, I said, 'My gosh, "I am lucky I found such a talent. "- EMMANUEL more than a decade with the critically acclaimed In addition, label founder Barry Poss is pro- this man has truly transformed these people, LEG RAND "Have a Little Faith." ducing a boxed set retrospective of the label's and he belongs on public television.' " During the indie recap period for this report, first 25 -plus years. It will include a DVD with Six O'Donnell albums landed on Billboard's 20 Media Services, Bucharest, the album is one of eight charting titles that artist interviews and memorabilia from the year -end world music chart. And for the recap Romania earn Alligator the No. r ranking on the Top Blues label's early days and is expected to be ready for period for this report, DBTV Media ranks No. DAN POPI, MANAGING DIRECTOR/ Labels chart. In addition to Staples, Alligator's the fall holiday shopping season. -PS r on the Top World Music Labels chart. HEAD OF A &R Web site: mediaservices.ro performance was helped by new releases from Bliss has high hopes for the April r2 release of Distributor: various veterans the Holmes Brothers and the acoustic 17. VP Records, Queens, N.Y. a two -disc DVD set and a separate live CD, culled Indie recaps it tops: Eurochart Hot roo Singles blues of Carey Sc Lurrie Bell. PATRICIA CHIN, LO- FOUNDER from O'Donnell's November performance in Bran- Founder and owner Bruce Iglauer says the label's Web site: vprecords.com son, Mo. But getting PBS to take a chance on O'- 0-Zone's "Dragostea Din Tei" is the first Romanian Billboard Eurochart Hot sot) Sin- 34-year history and its catalog with more than 225 Distributor: Self- distributed; Navarre, WEA Donnell wasn't easy. Bliss was rejected by her track to top the titles- including releases from the likes of Albert Indie recaps it tops: Top Reggae Labels superiors in Washington, D.C., twice before win- gles. The song spent 12 weeks in the chart's top Collins, Koko Taylor and Roy Buchanan -give ning support for a national PBS special in 2002. slot from June to September 2004 and subsequently Alligator an edge over the competition. He adds VP Records celebrated its 25th anniversary in The DBTV Media label launched in January 2003. topped Billboard's European year-end singles recap. that artists come to Alligator prepared to work: 2004, growing from a retail store in the Jamaica O'Donnell's TV specials have proved to be That performance gives 0-Zone's label Media Much of the label's current roster performs neighborhood of Queens, N.Y., that opened in prime fund -raising vehicles for PBS, and evi- Services the No. r ranking for this report on the between 5o and 150 concerts per year. 1979. The label finished its anniversary year dence that the network taps a CD- buying audi- Eurochart Hot roo Singles recap. "These live performances are the best sales much like its other years: at the top of Billboard's ence. "There's a direct relationship between PBS The Bucharest, Romania -based company was tool we have," Iglauer says. reggae charts. exposure and retail success," Bliss says. -TM created in 1991 and started signing local acts The current year sees Alligator with new While such marquee VP artists as Sean Paul in 1996. It has four labels: Cat Music for pop, releases from Marcia Ball, Tinsley Ellis and She - now have major distribution through WEA, 19. Dramatico, London Inn Music for dance, Tot All for contemporary mekia Copeland, who Iglauer says is one of the during the recap period for this report, the label MIKE BATT, FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN folk and Rapsodia for traditional folk acts like label's top -selling artists. -TM charted so titles with independent distribution. Web site: mikebatt.com Gheorghe Zamfir. That makes VP the No. r label on the Top Reg- Distributor: Pinnacle Managing director /head of A &R Dan Popi 16. Sugar Hill Records, gae Labels chart. Indie recaps it tops: European Top roo Albums says Media Services is now the main source of Durham, N.C. Having introduced the world to such local repertoire in Romania. It is also the Ro- BEV PAUL, GM crossover artists as Paul, Beenie Man and Ele- It has been an exhilarating two years for British manian licensee for Sony Music. Web site: sugarhillrecords.com phant Man, VP was solid in 2004 with a num- songwriter /composer Mike Batt. He discovered Popi licensed 0-Zone's album "DiscOzone" Distributor: Welk Music Group ber of compilations and newcomer Tanya and directed the career of a young jazzy singer to Italian independent dance label Time for the Indie recaps it tops: Top Bluegrass Labels Stephens. The label is prepping a big release from the former Soviet republic of Georgia - world. In turn, Time licensed to such labels as schedule for summer 2005, as the summer and took her to the world. Happy Music in France, Jive in the United King- Sugar Hillis Billboard's top bluegrass label in the months are typically the best time of the year An unknown in 2003, 20- year -old Katie dom, Island in Germany and Ultra in the United special chart recaps covering the r2 -month period for reggae releases. In addition to the latest in- Melua began 2004 with a No. r album on the States. Popi says that a major company turned from the Feb. 7, 2004, issue through the Jan. 29, stallment in its successful "Reggae Gold" se- U.K. charts. She has since shifted some 3 mil- "Dragostea" down three times. 2005, issue. The label scored five titles on the Top ries, VP has new albums in the works from Paul, lion units worldwide -r.8 million in the United Key projects for 2005 include the release of Bluegrass Albums chart during this time. Elephant Man and I- Wayne, among others. Kingdom alone -of her debut "Call Off the an album in Romanian and in English by rock Sugar Hill was founded in 1978 and acquired "We are Jamaicans," VP Randy Chin says, Search" and won countless awards. act Voltage. A global licensing agreement is by the Welk Music Group in 1998 to comple- "so we know how to interact with the artists and "Call Off the Search" ranked as the No. r in- currently being discussed with a major. -EL

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AMERIE REACHES WITH `TOUCH' I3lJZ"/_ Last December, Amerie and co- manager Lenny Nicholson The dance track's sound can be traced to Amerie's roots in decided to leak her new song "1 Thing." Some four months Washington, D.C., home of the percussion- driven musical style » >TRITT SPLITS COLUMBIA later, the pair's gamble is paying off. known as go -go. Country artist Travis Tritt has split from "1 Thing" percolated to the top of the Hot R &B /Hip -Hop The funk subgenre appears to be undergoing a resurgence: Columbia Records, his label home of the last five years. Tritt cites a Songs chart (Billboard, April 30), supplanting "Hate It or Love Go -go pioneer Chuck Brown debuted at No. 46 on Top R &B/ difference of opinion with parent It" by the Game Featuring 50 Cent. Heard on the soundtrack Hip -Hop Albums last issue wit "The Best of Chuck Brown." company Sony Music Nashville over the direction of his third to the Will Smith box -office hit "Hitch," "1 Thinç"- referring to (In 1978, Brown & the Soul Searchers topped the R &B chart Columbia album, 2004's "My Honky Tonk the one thing that attracts one person to anothe' -also claimed with the go -go anthem "Bustin' Loose, Part 1. ") History," as the reason for the split. That No. 8 on The Billboard Hot 100. Recently, such contemporary acts as Jennifer Lopez (with album has sold 128,000, according to The Rich Harrison -produced song also sounds the charge "Get Right ") and D.C. -based go -go band Rare Essence (reworking Nielsen SoundScan. Since the start of his for Amerie's sophomore Rise /Columbia /Sony Urban Music Ashlee Simpson's "Pieces of Me") have mined the same vein. career on Warner Bros., Tritt, who is album, "Touch," which arrived in stores April 26. "The roots of go -go music are very drumbeat -driven and managed by Duke Cooper, has charted 45 "[The label] had had the record since last spring." recalls Amerie soulful, a grass -roots sound," says Traci Latrelle, music direc- titles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs (whose last name is Rogers). "But they didn't want to put it out. tor of adult R &B WHUF Washington, D.C. "That's what makes chart. - Phyllis Stark Lenny and I thought about it a lot and decided it's do or die." the Amerie track hot. It uses a lot of per- continues on »p42 » >TWIINS SIGN DEAL Songwriting /producing twins Omar and Adolfo Valenzuela's Twiins House of Music has signed a worldwide administration Label: Rise /Columbia/ Sony Urban Music deal with Peermusic that covers past and future works. The Valenzuelas have Management: Lenny written for Thalia, Paulina Rubio, Rogelio Nicholson, Feenix Martinez, Banda El Recodo, Yolanda Perez Entertainment; James Lassiter Overbrook and others. -Leila Cobo Entertainment >CHICKS WITH RICK Booking: Dennis Ashley, » The Dixie Chicks are recording a new album Creative Artists Agency in Los Angeles with producer Rick Rubin. Publishing: Although no release date has been set, Miso /Universal Music Sony Music Nashville president John Grady Publishing (ASCAP) says he expects the Nashville division to be

Top -selling album: "All I more involved than it was on 2002's Have" (2002), 621,000 "Home," which has sold 5.8 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, and was released on Columbia via the group's Open Wide imprint. "The business of the Dixie Chicks had transferred

to New York before I got here and I believe the Chicks will use all arms of the company [this time]," he says. - Phyllis Stark » >A NEW `STAR' High -school senior Erika Jo Heriges was named the winner of USA Network's talent series "Nashville Star" on April 26. Her Universal South Records debut streets June 14. First single "I Break Things" was digitally delivered to country radio immediately after the show wrapped. - Phyllis Stark

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www.americanradiohistory.com AMERIE (cont.) MELINDA NEWMAN [email protected] from »p41 cussion instruments that give latter, produced by Lil Jon, and "DFX." She appeared it a high -quality sound." helps debunk what Amerie April 26 at the Virgin Mega - "I wanted a different feel this calls people's perception of store in New York's Times JOE GOES SOLO time," Amerie says of her new her as a goody -goody. Square. Rounding out the Aerosmith Guitarist Perry Stretches Out On Self -Titled Set album, and "1 Thing" in partic- "There's a sensual, sexual marketing push are a national ular. "We did midtempo go -go side going on here," she notes. promo junket and a summer One major benefit of releasing you show a piece of yourself scariest part of it." on 'Need You Tonight' from my "I'm saying, 'Don't be afraid to concert tour. his first solo album in 21 years that you're a little scared to But soon, the album de- to be born. "I had all first album. But `1 Thing' is more touch me -I am a human During the three -year is that Aerosmith guitarist Joe show or a little sensitive about, manded high- energy, infectious." being.' I'm just not an in -your- break between albums, Perry can finally stop having you're treading on ground these songs, but I didn't plan Though she and Harrison face personality. Additionally, Amerie and Nicholson began to answer the incessant ques- that's actually important for on doing a record," Perry says. have what Amerie calls a in naming the album `Touch,' ramping up their Feenix tion from fans: "When are you the listener because it's real." "I thought if I had another year ?" $1o0,00o to "Jimmy Jam /Terry Lewis/ I wanted to show that vocally, Entertainment venture, which going to put out another one For inspiration for the and another Janet Jackson" chemistry, she lyrically and sonically there they are patterning on Over - The self-titled album, which album, Perry turned to the spend on it, I'd take this batch also enlisted a diverse slate of are more sides to me." brook Entertainment. Over - features Perry on all instruments best. After preparation for of songs, play with a band, producers, including Lil Jon, Those sides include actress brook, whose principals (except drums) and vocals, Aerosmith's last album, work with Rick Rubin, but it Red Spyda and Dre & Vidal. In- and TV host. Last year, Amerie include Amerie co- manager comes out May 3 on Columbia. "Honkin' on Bobo," led him to felt like it was time." tertwined in that endeavor made her film debut in the James Lassiter, is the pro- He produced the album, and delve back into his old blues The first single, the stomp- was the singer/songwriter's Katie Holmes movie "First duction and management even co -mixed the CD, with as- records, Perry turned to the lit- ing "Shakin' the Cage," went quest to assert herself. Daughter," directed by For- home of Will Smith. sistance from Paul Caruso. erary classics. "I didn't go to to active and heritage rock "I'm more confident now est Whitaker. In 2003, she "Right now, we're looking Part of the impetus to finally college, I wasn't exposed to radio April 12. what came Perry will play a few live gigs about what I want," the 25- began hosting BET's week- at different artists," Amerie record a new solo record was much other than the feedback Perry received on my way, which wasn't much." to support the release, but his "Ten Years," a midtempo bal- He read Hemingway, Keats day job beckons. Aerosmith lad he wrote for his wife Billie and other masters as he wrote. goes back on the road this fall to herald their loth wedding While making the album, before starting work on a new "I'm more confident now about anniversary. Although he never Perry also had to deal with the studio album. In tandem with intended for others to hear the shifting dynamics of record- the tour, Columbia will release what I want, making sure I stay song, as he played it for peo- ing a solo album versus an a live album recorded prima- ple, they encouraged him to Aerosmith album, which are rily at Hard Rock's the Joint in true to myself as an artist." -AMERIE show the public his sensitive legendarily difficult endeav- Las Vegas in 2004. side, despite his reluctance. ors. "A solo album has its own Additional courage to pur- batch of problems," Perry says. SHORT TAKES: Status sue the project came from a "I had to spend more time dig- Quo has signed a worldwide year -old says. "And while day afternoon entertainment says. "We may go into cloth- strange place. "Howard Stern ging down. There's a good side deal with Sanctuary Records. wanting to diversify my sound, series "The Center," a gig she ing. However, it all goes back said when he starts twinging to working with four other The British group will release guys, you have to sublimate a new album in September as I also wanted one constant to will repeat this year. to one thing, and that's inside when he's talking about but own ego to work part of a 4oth- anniversary cel- remain -making sure I stay Amerie will be a fixture on where my head is at: con- something, he knows [he's] hit- part of your true to myself as an artist." other TV shows during the trolling my destiny." ting a taboo subject and he in that environment. With a ebration. Activities also in- Cases in point include the "Touch" release week and knows he's doing good radio," solo album, you can put too clude a U.K. tour. While never smooth Dre & Vidal ballad beyond. These range from Additional reporting by Perry says. "And I thought much of yourself into it and big in the States (the group's "Just Like Me" and the album's BET's "106 & Park" and Raegan Johnson and Minal about that as far as being an think everything's great and only charting album peaked at second single, "Touch." The "Spring Bling" to MTV's "TRL" Patel in New York. artist goes: I guess whenever it's not. That's probably the No. 148 in 1976), the band was

BY JONATHAN COHEN Label: Warner Bros. The live picture also in- A Management: New Album Reminder 1 New Order's cludes a May slot at the Rebecca Boulton, Prime Management Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., plus Of Act's Electro /Rock Relevance Booking: Creative Artists Agency (United one -offs in Oakland, Calif.; Ipg U.K. electro /rock on the country's international Order's classic sound with a incarnation, Joy Division), States), Helter Skelter Chicago; and New York. The utfit New Order broke an chart) and the United King- modern production sensibil- "Sirens' Call" is a potent re- (United Kingdom) band will spend the summer festivals in about t -year silence with the well - dom (No. 5). ity and a dash more guitar than minder of how artistically valid Publishing: playing major eceived 2001 set "Get Ready," Hook -who is joined in the would have been utilized in the group remains. Warner/Chappell a dozen European markets. ut that didn't make the band by vocalist /guitarist the '8os. That validity is underlined (ASCAP /GEMA) Warner Bros. is releasing prospect of writing material Bernard Sumner, drummer But at a time when bands on second U.K. single "Jet - Top -selling album: "Krafty" as a CD single May 3, for the follow -up any easier. Stephen Morris and new gui- like Franz Ferdinand, the stream," which features a "Substance" (1987), followed a week later by a vinyl 546,000 since are re- vocal by Scissor Sisters' Ana version. Both sport exclusive In fact, according to bassist tarist Phil Cunningham -is Killers and Interpol Nielsen SoundScan U.S. remixes by Richard Morel, Peter Hook, "we sat down with the first to admit that the vealing huge sonic debts to Matronic. era started in 1991 absolutely nothing. The funny album simply updates New New Order (and its previous The band's enduring influ- DJ Dan and Eric Kupper. Early Last album: "Get the cut include thing is, after all these years ence was celebrated at Febru- Ready" (2001), 151,000 supporters of of doing it and knowing you ary's NME Awards, where it modern rock stations KITS San have the ability, it shouldn't was honored with the Godlike Francisco and WV/CD Colum- really frighten you, but it's Genius trophy. exceeding anything we'd pre- bus, Ohio. quite daunting. You just sort Afterward, the band spent a viously done," manager Re- Hook is thrilled New Order of live in hope that each time week in New York doing press. becca Boulton says. "We were is still making music that in- you'll be able to do it." Hook also attended the Win- keen this time to keep that spires its members, much less From those humble begin- ter Music Conference in going, or ifpossible, exceed it." a new generation of listeners. nings came "Waiting for the Miami, where he DJ'd and To stoke the Far East market, "To me, the music has never Sirens' Call," released April hosted an album playback. Sumner recorded a Japanese - evolved from Joy Division, be- 26 in North America through From there, New Order language B -side version of first cause it feels the same," he Warner Bros. The set hit inter- turned its attention to such key single "Krafty." In addition, says. "Every song feels like a national retail and download markets as France, Germany New Order will perform at the challenge, and it's wonderful New has influenced such March 28, enjoying Order and Sweden. "On 'Get Ready,' country's Fuji Rock Festival in when you get to the end of it services as Interpol and the Killers. bands we did very well in Europe, far late July. and you've pulled it off." strong debuts in Japan (No. 3

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www.americanradiohistory.com Nashville Scene olu.TRY,. BY DEBORAH EVANS PRICE PHYLLIS STARK pstark @billboard.com Jewell Took His Time No Habla Español With Second Set Is There An Audience For Hispanic Country? NASHVILLE -Artists often It was a different experi- 'Nashville Star' or not. I'm With the growing Hispanic pop- of material, not skin color," says labels "should approach push- say they have their whole life ence on "Times Like These," proud to have won it." ulation in the United States, KZLA Los Angeles OM R.J. ing a new artist any different to record their debut album, which Garth Fundis pro- The label appreciates that fan and the appeal of country music Curtis. whether they are white, brown, and only a matter of months duced. "Obviously we had the support. "We certainly have to many Hispanics, why has KTYS Dallas PD Crash Po- green or pink." The criteria to create the follow -up. luxury of taking our time and never discounted the buying there never been a Hispanic teet says the lack of Hispanic should include: "Can they have Buddy Jewell had the oppo- giving it some more thought. power that that creates," Sony country superstar? stars in the format "could have an impact on our business ?" site experience with his Sometimes that's great, and Music Nashville senior VP of In the 'dos, Freddy Fender something to do with smaller KBKO Bakersfield, Calif., sophomore Columbia set, sometimes that's like trying sales and marketing Dale Libby had a string of hits, as did his numbers of Hispanic artists and PD Lee Logan notes that "The "Times Like These," which to jog in molasses," Jewell says. He adds that Jewell recently contemporary, Johnny Ro- bands that actually play com- growth and success of all forms streeted April 26. says. "When you have that performed on an episode of the driguez, whose hit streak con- mercial country music." of entertainment on Hispanic As the first- season winner much time you have the abil- latest "Nashville Star" season tinued into the early '8os. Rosie Smokey Rivers, assistant PD radio and television have cre- of USA Network's country tal- ity to overthink it. I'm hop- during which the label ran a spot Flores scored three country hits at KPLX (the Wolf) Dallas, ated a lot of opportunities for ent competition "Nashville ing we didn't." promoting his new record. in the late '8os. blames Music Row for the lack Hispanic superstars without Star," Jewell's debut album was In contrast to his debut, Jew- "We've become pretty adept in In the '9os, Rick Trevino was of a Hispanic country superstar. having to ... break through produced by Clint Black and ell wrote or co -wrote four songs engaging [the "Nashville Star" a consistent hitmaker, Emilio "Nashville insists that music is cross -culturally." rushed into production to take on the album. The first single, audience] and invoking a call to had a handful of hits, and the only successful if it's appealing Bob Barnett, PD of WKIS Mavericks -led by Cuban - to everyone from Seattle to Se- Miami, thinks the opportunity American Raul Malo- landed caucus, [N.J.]," he says. "So the exists to "find some great a few top 3o singles. time, money and tools aren't country singers that just hap- More recently, country labels being invested in developing pen to be Latino ... and bring have unsuccessfully tried to someone who would have a large them into the format singing break such artists as Vidor Sanz, Hispanic or Southwest appeal. country music ... Country Sisters Morales and "Nashville "Considering that 15% of the listeners may be more willing Label: Columbia Star" finalist John Arthur Mar- Wolf's audience now is His- to accept a Hernandez or Ro- Management: Terry Elam, tinez. But no Hispanic artist has panic, I would love to have an driguez singing a legitimate Fitzgerald Hartley well ever achieved the country radio artist that spoke to them," country song -done - Booking: William Morris mega -star status of a Kenny Rivers adds. rather than one sung with Agency But Cerda, PD at KTEX Latin -influenced lyrics or in- Chesney or a Toby Keith. Jo-Jo Publishing: My Little "The issue has been strength McAllen, Texas, doesn't think the strumentation," he says. Jewell Music (BMI) Top -selling album: "Buddy Jewell" (2004), 535,000 In hie Spirit DEBORAH EVANS PRICE dprice @billboard.com RANDLE'S ON HER WAY When Lynda Randle accepted gle, "On My Way, on My Own," "We've talked about singing the traditional gospel album is garnering play on gospel together, and it feels like the honor for "A Tribute to Mahalia stations, and the label plans right timing." Jackson" at the 36th annual to work singles to the South- With or without accolades GMA Music Awards, some may ern gospel and inspirational such as her recent Dove win, have viewed the first -time formats as well. Randle would approach her Dove Award winner as a new- The album will be accom- comer. In reality, the moment panied by "God on the Moun- advantage of his newly ac- "If She Were Any Other Wom- action to buy our records." celebrated a 25 -year career in tain Prayer Journal." Her hus- quired fan base. The result was an," is No. 36 on the Billboard Prior to street date, Jewell music ministry that began band wrote much of the book. a self-titled set that debuted at Hot Country Songs chart. promoted the album on the when Randle was in her teens. Randle also plans to do No. r on the Billboard Top With his first album debut- Shop at Home Network, the "I was in a state of shock," "God on the Mountain" con- Country Albums chart in July ing at No. r, Jewell is aware that first artist to do so. He co- she says of the win. "It was just ferences that will feature in- 2oo3 and spawned two top five expectations are high for the hosted a one -hour segment really neat to get that little spirational speakers. singles, "Help Pour Out the new set and is cautiously op- April 24, performed and took Dove. It was such a blessing." An upcoming project Ran- Rain (Lacey's Song)" and timistic that his fan base will phone calls from fans. During Randle attributes her in- dle is particularly excited "Sweet Southern Comfort." respond enthusiastically. And the appearance, the network creased profile in the industry about is a Christmas album unlike some artists whose ca- pre -sold copies of "Times Like to her exposure on Bill she plans to record for Gaither RELAXING THE PACE reers were launched by the re- These" as well as specially de- Boxes," con- Gaither's "Homecoming" con- Music with her brother, career the same. "If I never Jewell recalls the first album's ality TV phenomenon, Jewell signed "Buddy new certs and videos, which she Michael Tait, the dcTalk mem- got a Dove, I would still be production as a whirlwind. isn't trying to distance himself taining his debut set, the has participated in since ber currently fronting his own doing what I'm doing, be- "On Monday we started fig- from the experience. album and a T- shirt. Gaither recruited her in 1998. band, Tait. He is a rocker, while cause that's what I believe I'm uring out what songs we were "It's kind of like asking peo- Columbia purchased the by the end ple to look at Don Knotts and April artist of the month slot on "I feel like I have a special Randle walks in the gospel/ supposed to be doing," the going to record, and call to be a bridge builder," she Southern gospel /inspirational Kansas City, Mo., resident of the week we had picked out not see Barney Fife," he says. Great American Country, and says of connecting different fields, but on a Christmas says. "I want this to be such a our songs. The following Mon- "I don't know if I'll ever get Jewell has taped an exclusive communities. "God allows me album they find common mu- testimony for [artists] who day and Tuesday we went in away totally from being the first concert for the channel. Jewell -city to sing in white circles, in black sical ground. have been out here forever. It and tracked them all, took off winner of 'Nashville Star,' and is also part of the ro Crisco circles and in mixed circles." "It will be kind of Nat `King' may seem to them that no- Wednesday and came back in I really don't have a problem Presents the Road to CMA Festival. Randle has a new project Cole meets Mahalia Jack- body cares, that there's noon Thursday and Friday and with it. As long as [people] re- Music During street to par- on the Gaither Music label, son," she says of the project, body watching or paying at- did all my vocals," he says. "I spect me and treat me like they week, he was scheduled I in in Tampa, Fla., "God on the Mountain," which which will include solos from tention, but God has his eye was finished with my part in would other artists, don't care ticipate events Fla. streeted April 26. The first sin- each sibling as well as duets. one you, and he cares." two weeks." if they remember me as the and Orlando,

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Trick Daddy reaches into his Top R &B /Hip -Hop Albums and world of freestyling, from its "Your Day Is Done," featuring bag and pulls out yet another Top Rap Albums charts. infancy to the cipher circle as vocalist Tiombe Lockhart, is trick. The rapper is hosting we know it today. It features a hit in Europe. C)\A/l-I EARTH Is "Dunk Rider Radio With Trick FREESTYLE HISTORY: Fans appearances by P" \ Black "Triple includes ap- Daddy" on XM Satellite Radio. of the art of freestyling can Thought and ?uestlove of pearances by Jay -Dee, Lon- The one -hour program pre- now watch some of the best the Roots, Mos Def, Super- don's Spacek and SA -RA » >SCOTLAND YARD GOSPEL CHOIR With a name like Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, this miered April 15. It mixes music, battles in the comfort of their natural, Madusa and the Creative Partners. Chicago trio isn't concerned about hiding its U.K. fixa- live performances and inter- own homes. "Freestyle: The Last Poets, among others. Already a hit in Europe, the tion. Self- released debut album "I Bet You Say That to views, with Trick Daddy Art of Rhyme" is due May 24 Fitzgerald shot "Freestyle" pair hopes to find success on All the Boys" is a delightfully melodic collection of stu- broadcasting from his Miami on DVD from Palm Pictures/ during a seven -year period. The the home front with its debut dious observations and expansive orchestral pop that home studio. Organic Films. winner of several film festival 12 -inch, "Your Day Is Done," XM's uncut hip -hop station, Directed by Kevin Fitz- awards, it captures the passion featuring vocalist Georgia, and RAW (channel 66), airs the gerald (aka DJ Organic), co- and intensity that drives many "I Got You" featuring Lockhart show Fridays at 9 p.m. ET with founder of the Center for aspiring MCs to battle. It also on the B -side. The latter has encores Sundays at 2 p.m. and Hip -Hop Education, the highlights the striking similari- already been nominated for Wednesdays at 6 p.m. documentary delves into the ties between freestyling and song of the year by the BBC is Trick Daddy proving to be poetry, as well as those Radio 1 show "Worldwide." ajack -of- all -trades. In Novem- between today's MCs and the ber, he taped a pilot for MTV griots of West Africa. HE'S THE MAN: Jay-Z re- showcasing his cooking skills. ceived the Man of the Millen- His current single, "Sugar DETROIT SOUL: Another nium award April 16 at the (Gimme Some)," featuring Lu- newsworthy release is Plat- Power Music Summit hosted dacris, Lil' Kim and Cee -Lo, inum Pied Pipers' debut by R &B /hip -hop WWPR is in its 19th week on the Bill- album, "Triple P," due May 10 (Power 105.1) New York. board Hot R &B/Hip -Hop on Ubiquity Records. Music mogul Russell Sim- has earned the act favorable Belle & Songs chart, where it peaked The duo of Detroit -born pro- mons presented the award to comparisons to Sebastian. The band claims album sales of more than at No. 36. His album "Thug ducers Wajeed (a founding Jay -Z, who is now president/ 3,000 copies. Utilizing a rotating cast of musicians, Matrimony: Married to the member of Slum Village) CEO and of Def Jam Recordings, from trombonists to cellists to the Mekons' Sally Streets," on Slip -N- Slide/ Saadiq provides its own brand for his contributions to the hip - Timms, the act is completing its sophomore effort. Atlantic, reached No.1 on the of hip -hop and soul. Lead single hop community. "We've become extremely self- sufficient," RICK DADDY guitarist /vocalist Elia Einhorn says. "If a label is a small label, even if they're going to dedicate a lot of their time to us, it's just not worth it. We've already toured with Arcade Fire, and we've gotten our record national distribution [via Carrot Top]. We're looking for some- Rhythm &13lues one who can do more than we can." Contact: Neptali Figueroa, Run With It Management, GAIL MITCHELL gmitchell @billboard.com [email protected] -Todd Martens » >FILM SCHOOL Film School began as the solo project of San Francisco - Johnson Seeks New Buzz based graphic designer/musician Greg Burton, and has evolved into a quintet that melds -pop Veteran Singer's Sought After Label Finds The Smoother End' Of R &B power hooks with walls of psychedelic guitars that recall My Bloody ought After Entertainment is he wanted on "the smoother 2001 Soulife /Atlantic debut net- (May 3). The Motown /Univer- Valentine. A debut EP, released in 2003 on Amazing _ among the R &B labels that end" of R &B. ted the No. 3 R &B hit "Heard It sal Music Enterprises compi- e_ Fontana, the indie arm of Uni- "I wasn't looking to do a full - All Before," is set to bow this lation includes all nine of versal Music & Video Distrib- on record company," Johnson summer. Also on S U RG's sum- Robinson's top 10 pop hits- ution, is betting on (Billboard, says. "That took me by surprise. mer calendar are Ray J ( "Raydi- solo and with the Miracles. Two

March 12). But what we've done is create ation," June 28), Papa Reu ( "Life new songs ( "My World," The Scottsdale, Ariz. -based another avenue for artists to ex- & Music," June 28), Keith Sweat "Fallin' ") produced with fellow label is earning adult R &B press themselves. Our thing is ( "Grown & Sexy," July 26) and Motown legend Mickey Steven- buzz with its first single, "It's to present powerful music with a Fox Films soundtrack ( "Roll son round out the package. You," from Troy Johnson's self - a positive message." Bounce," Aug. 23). Robinson will receive the titled album. Though Sought After does Jump for joy: For the first Johnny Mercer Award at the Johnson -who founded not yet have a full roster, John- time in eight years, Ann Nesby 2005 Songwriters Hall of Fame Sought After with veteran pro- son says he and his partners are sings with Sounds of Black- ceremony June 9 at New York's ducer Victor Perrotti and en- mulling not only adult R &B tal- ness. The momentous pairing Marriott Marquis hotel. trepreneur David Turner -is ent but also pop, rock and in- occurs on the group's "Unity," no stranger to the R &B scene. spirational music acts. The label due July 12 through SLR Grease -the label run by ex- Pavement guitarist Scott In fact, his new single reworks also signed Chica, a top 40- Records /Lightyear Entertain- Kannberg- doesn't capture Film School's current, more the ballad that netted him at- leaning Latina trio that writes ment. LaSalle Gabriel, who amped -up sound. Live, the band fits alongside such tention in 1986 as a Motown its own material. A release is heads Minneapolis -based SLR, contemporaries as the Secret Machines and Longwave. artist. Johnson scored his penciled in for late June or July. recently teamed with an in- "Our EP is a little softer, a little more dreamy, than our biggest R &B hit in 1989, when vestment group to acquire Flyte [upcoming] album," Burton says. Now with a completed "The Way It Is" (RCA) reached MUSICAL NOTES:AddSun- Tyme studios from Jimmy Jam full -length in hand, a number of labels are courting Film School, but no deal is immediately No. 14. A spiritual conversion shine Anderson and the late Rick & Terry Lewis for $7 million. pending. However, manager Larry Little says Film School was close to led to a four -year stint with James to Sanctuary Urban SOB returned to Flyte Tyme, landing one with a U.K. label. "A couple of the guys in Word /Epic, which issued his Records Group's upcoming slate. the site of its earlier successes, the band have day jobs, but hopefully they won't have to 1993 album "Plain & Simple." James' album issued -to be Aug. to record "Unity." keep them for too long," Burton says. After a hiatus in the late 2 in tandem with his estate - Smokey Robinson's R &B /pop Contact: Larry Little, From the Future, larry'dfromthe- '9os, Johnson was lured back will include a duet with his legacy is spotlighted on "My future.org -Todd Martens TROY JOHNSON by the opportunity to do what daughter Ty. Anderson, whose World: Definitive Collection"

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www.americanradiohistory.com IIIIA/S SI'O "I "I_I(àH "l'S ALI3LJ IVIS Releases deemed by the review editors to deserve special attention on the basis of musical merit and /or Billboard chart potential. WA II all E`ir and while "Haughty are the better for it. Melodic" lacks the organic Available at retail and r NINE INCH NAILS satisfied with the results. "Radiance" THE RAVEONETTES (1) charm of his independent at her Web site, Pretty in Black t---..11- -! With Teeth showcases him giving the format releases, it is straight- sysmith.com. -GM i0Ì V! Producer: Trent another try in 2002, this time building Producers: Sune Rose forward and, well, Reznor one piece out of the next, as opposed to Wagner, Richard melodic. Just don't expect Interscope the long -form improvisations that Gottehrer Soul Coughing. -KH COUNTRY Release Date: May 3 marked such iconic releases as 1975's Columbia BUDDY JEWELL (3) Date: May 3 It has been 15 years "The Koln Concert." Throughout, Jarrett Release GIZMACHI Times Like These since Nine Inch Nails touches on all his trademarks: the ®Two Danes with a The Imbuing Producer: Garth Fundis Motown fetish descended upon the Billboard charts contrast between sweet melodies ( "Part Producer: M. Shawn Columbia sound like a with "Pretty Hate Machine" and nearly 8," "Part 13 "), foot -stomping rhythmic doesn't Crahan Release Date: April 26 success, but six since the release of its last full - workouts ( "Part 12," "Part 17 ") and darker recipe for Big Orange Clown/ With his second length studio album, 1999's somewhat thematic detours ( "Part 2 "), plus his Raveonettes principals Sanctuary Columbia release, Sune Rose Wagner and indulgent "The Fragile." The new album love- 'em -or- hate -'em grunts and Release Date: May 3 singer/songwriter Foo is stripped down and direct, but singalongs. Not always the easiest path Sharin effectively Singer Sean Kane Buddy Jewell makes the remnants of the overly dramatic, to follow, but as ever, a rewarding channel the sweet side describes Gizmachi's transition from mishmashed late -'90s sound still musical journey. -JC of American radio circa music like this: "What- "Nashville Star" novelty 1963 on their third surface ( "All the Love in the World "). ever your question is, this to premier country cover That said, there are far more hits than AIMEE MANN album. Oddly, the song is the answer." He is artist. Jewell owns an misses, and die -hard fans will be The Forgotten Arm of "My Boyfriend's Back" referring to "The An- authoritative vocal style elated. Highlights include high- energy, Producer: Joe Henry is one of the least swer," from the band's with just the right touch aggressive tracks like "You Know Who SuperEgo Records interesting cuts here. debut, "The Imbuing." It of grit, well demon- Much is sly You Are ?," "Getting Smaller," lead Release Date: May 3 preferred the indeed defines Gizmachi: strated on the single "The Hand That Feeds" and Three appealing first single "Love in a orchestrated simmering, soaring "So "Only," which wins points for most Aimee Mann Trashcan" and the cacophonies of brutal, Gone" and the Waylon- breathtaking "Sleep- retro. As a bonus, Foo Fighters leader attributes: her singular melodic and progressive esque "I'd Run." He also walking," where Wagner Dave Grohl drops in on drums for a voice, her knack for writing indelible pop sounds that count nu- has a way with a big number of songs. -KK tunes delivered with passionate allure and and Foo work vocal metal and classic ballad like the bluesy "If her independence to record whatever she magic that is all their Metallica among their She Were Any Other KEITH JARRETT fancies. Produced by Joe Henry for Mann's own. "Here Comes Mary" fathers. Slipknot Woman" and the pining Yo La Tengo Radiance SuperEgo imprint, this improbable project imagines drummer M. Shawn "Back to You," and he the Everly Producer: Manfred is a collection of lyrical short stories, told covering Crahan produced this set, swings for the fences on "All I Have to Eicher from the points of view of two flawed Brothers' the first release from his "Run Away Home." As a ECM characters who love, self- doubt, co- depend Do Is Dream," while Big Orange Clown singer Jewell has style "Somewhere in Texas" Release Date: May 3 and fall prey to ennui and addiction. Hardly imprint. Gizmachi will and range to burn, and For the first time in themes for mass consumption. But Mann offers up a little twang. make listeners get their single potential is eight years, pianist pulls the concept off in smart pop -rock In all, this is the perfect scream on with "Burn" abundant with cuts like Keith Jarrett returns here to the live style, emotionally investing in the soundtrack for a post- and "Wandering Eyes." "You Ain't Doin' It improvisational setting that has problematic lives of drug -addled John and modern slow dance. -JC But the songs aren't Right" and the spawned some of his greatest work. brokenhearted Caroline, his "favorite faith hateful, as "Voice of atmospheric "Addicted After backing away from solo healer." From their carnival midway Sanity" demonstrates to the Rain." If there is a performances in the wake of health meeting ( "Dear John ") to uneasy reunion MIKE DOUGHTY (2) with such lyrics as "Show weakness, it's a lack of problems in the late '90s, Jarrett played ( "Beautiful "), Mann taps into universal Haughty Melodic your rainbow /Show the edge and roadhouse two shows in Japan in 1999 but was not truths. -DO Producer: Dan Wilson stars in the sky, you're bite, though we know ATO Records alive now. " -CLT Jewell is capable of Release Date: May 3 kicking out the honky - Mike Doughty is tonk jams when he ® best -known as the R&B wants to. Next time, voice behind the now - SY SMITH why not crank it up a COLDPLAY Speed of THE WHITE STRIPES defunct Soul Coughing. The Syberspace Social couple of notches ? -RW Sound (4:27) Blue Orchid (2:37) Five years postmortem Producers: various Producers: Coldplay, Producer: Jack and after several self - Psyko DANCE /ELECTRONIC Danton Supple White released efforts, Doughty Release Date: April 5 Writers: G. Berryman, Writer: J. White has resurfaced with Looking for CARIBOU (4) J. Buckland, W. Third Man /V2 "Haughty Melodic," an © adventurous, The Milk of Human Champion, C. Martin (digital download) amalgam of rerecorded lyrically compelling Kindness Capitol (CD promo) It's hard, heavy and oldies and such new cuts R &B music? Sy Smith - Producer: Dan Snaith The first new song from Coldplay in three seriously thumping. "Blue Orchid" is as "Tremendous whose backing credits Domino years picks up right where the group's the White Stripes' new single from Brunettes," which include "Ally McBeal," Release Date: May 3 sophomore album, "A Rush of Blood to "Get Behind Me Satan," due June 7. features Dave Matthews. Gap ads and Whitney ©The name may have the Head," left off. That is not a bad thing: Jack White works his falsetto mojo on Doughty's strengths still Houston -debuts with changed, but Dan Instead of trying to reinvent itself, the the sparse cut, which is driven by a lie in his witty lyricism, this aural pleaser. The Snaith continues to churn quartet previews its June album "X &Y" deep guitar riff. Simple pounding timing and his gravel - multitalented Smith out the kind of high - with a song that sounds like a cousin of drums round out the track, and 21/2 road vocal idiosyn- goes to town on such quality cut -and -paste "Clocks," the most successful song from minutes later, it's over. Instant rock crasies. But "Haughty tracks as "Part of the electronica that "Rush." Piano -driven? Check. Keyboards airplay is guaranteed; this issue the Melodic" is driven by his Night," "Runnin'," stimulates the same underneath the main riff? Check again. single is destined to blast its way onto midtempo pop "Bruise" and "Fa Sho," pleasure receptors as Chris Martin's instantly recognizable Modern Rock Songs. Expectations can sensibilities, with inspired by a melange labelmate Four Tet and vocals and a staggered drumbeat from only be high for the new set: The act's propulsive rock choruses of influences from R &B, DJ Shadow. Snaith used Will Champion? Check and check. The last album has sold 1.7 million copies in and contained ar- hip -hop, go -go and to record as Manitoba, result is audio comfort food, and the the United States, according to Nielsen rangements: Nothing is funk to jazz, gospel and but he settled on Caribou song's instant sales success (it was the SoundScan, and White's fan base has over the top, and no classical. She is after Handsome Dick top seller at the iTunes Music Store in 15 expanded to non -rockers, courtesy of good bridge is beaten to marching to the no- Manitoba sued him for nations on April 20) and impressive last year's Grammy Award -winning death. Doughty has an holds- barred beat of trademark infringement. action at radio bode well. -BT collaboration with Loretta Lynn. -KC ear for a meaty chorus, her inner muse -and we There's no angry retort

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www.americanradiohistory.com SINGLES well- executed toy for "Best of You" should debut radio to play with in the high and stick around. -BT JENN CUNETTA Come coming months. All five s Rain Come Shine (3:50) chapters will appear on SEETHER Remedy (3:28) Producer: not listed Kelly's next full -length Producer: Bob Marlette here, just 11 rich tracks that Image Ltd.'s "This Is Not a Adam, Aaron and Kelly Writers: P. McCartney, album in late June. -CT Writers: S. Morgan, blend live instrumentation Love Song" become and patriarch Gerald not F. Lamboy, A. Wedeen, Seether with trippy loops and the postcard -perfect only sing, they share L. McCartney Wind -up (CD promo) occasional Snaith vocal. confections for the testimony and thoroughly Ultra (CD promo) South African band The eerie melody of Brazilian beaches of engage the listener on all ©The first thing you SARA EVANS A Real Fine Seether has gotten off to "Pelican Narrows" Ipanema and the trendy fronts. "Holy Ground," the notice about Jenn Place to Start (3:54) the fastest start of its worships a bit too closely bars of New York. -MP Geron Davis song Cunetta's buoyant "Come Producers: Sara Evans, career with "Remedy," the at the altar of David previously recorded by Rain Come Shine" is that it Mark Bright first single from sopho- Axelrod. But Snaith strikes Barbra Streisand, is heavily borrows from Writers: R. Foster, more album "Karma and BLUES gold on "Barnowl," which beautifully rendered as Wings' "Silly Love Songs." G. Ducas Effect." That may speak for massages the same riff for LITTLE CHARLIE & Jason enlists the It is a rare Paul McCartney - RCA Records (CD promo) Wind -up's job of artist nearly six minutes of sonic THE NIGHTCATS audience's participation. authorized sample, and CIt took some time, but development -or perhaps smiles, and the groovy Nine Lives While the siblings are the track takes full Sara Evans has increased recognition "Bees," which conjures Producers: Charlie Baty, each gifted vocalists, advantage of the song's blossomed into one of thanks to Evanescence images of two buddies Rick Estrin Jason is a soulful springy disco -lite bassline country's most formidable leader Amy Lee's cruising down the highway Alligator powerhouse: "Through and its unmistakable horn talents. She has a voice like contribution to the group's with the top down. -JC Release Date: April 26 the Fire" and "The Reason section. The bubbly an angel and a penchant last single, "Broken." The This is Little Charlie & I'm Standing" with Gerald "Come Rain Come Shine" for selecting great result is a song that's the Nightcats' ninth are among the many is already a top 10 hit on material. That combination building into a huge story NOUVELLE VAGUE album for Alligator, and highlights. There's a the Hot Dance Radio of song sense and vocal at active rock and modern Nouvelle Vague the Sacramento, Calif. - reason the Crabbs Airplay chart and deserves passion yields another fine rock radio, and it's easy to Producer: Nouvelle Vague based quartet is obviously recently won four Gospel to cross over to single that previews her see why. "Remedy" is a Luaka Bop /V2 determined not to mess Music Assn. Awards: They mainstream top 40 outlets forthcoming RCA set. solid, meat -and -potatoes Release Date: May 3 with a good thing. Known have great songs, looking for a sunny pop Penned by Radney Foster rock'n'roll tune. Uptempo Masterminded by as masters of jump blues, amazing voices and the single. -KC and George Ducas, the and guitar- driven, it is © Paris -based these cats have always ability to attract fans lyric has a joyful, buoyant anchored by singer Shaun producers Marc Collin and delivered beyond that in beyond their Southern take on love, and Evans' Morgan's melodic vocals, Olivier Libaux, "Nouvelle terms of their stylistic gospel base. -DEP voice soars with every which keep the song from Vague" is a sublime chops. This latest disc R. KELLY Trapped in the celebratory note. The getting too heavy and collection of punk and new banks on Rick Estrin's Closet (Chapter 1 of 5) production provides the prevent it from sounding wave covers. But these distinctive songwriting CLASSICAL (3:31) perfect framework for too derivative. Seether will aren't your mama's and harmonica virtuosity, LONDON SYMPHONY Producer: R. Kelly Evans to work her vocal play a handful of radio remakes (though she may plus Charlie Baty's ORCHESTRA (5) Writer: R. Kelly magic. The last couple shows in the States this appreciate them). Collin versatile guitar. The Original Soundtrack/ Jive (CD promo) years have seen her hit her summer. -BT and Libaux, along with a overall musicianship is Star Wars: Episode III/ Throughout his career, R. stride as a hitmaker, and handful of female singers impeccable, and that's Revenge of the Sith DKelly has shown this gorgeous single (one Brazilian, one really the base -line Producer: John plenty of versatility, should continue that American and six French), measure. Founding Williams as predator, crooner, momentum. -DEP NATALIE GRANT Held have cleverly concocted a members Estrin and Baty Sony Classical gangsta, tender lover and (4:20) musical mash -up that have been honing their Release date: May 3 pop aficionado. But Producer: Shaun Shankel owes much to the band's blues groove since the From the opening "Trapped in the Closet" is Writer: C. Wells name, which means "new '705, and the payoff 101 strains of the now - in a category by itself. It F00 FIGHTERS Best of Curb Records (CD promo) wave" and "bossa nova" in comes with albums as legendary theme to the is one of five musical You (4:16) Natalie Grant is already English and Portuguese, finely tuned as "Nine end credits, this sixth "chapters," to be released Producers: Nick an established and respectively. In their Lives. " -PVV "Star Wars" score one by one to radio, Raskulinecz, Foo Fighters highly regarded presence hands, Joy Division's "Love reinforces John Williams' telling a dramatic story of Writers: Foo Fighters at contemporary Christian Will Tear Us Apart," position as an integral romance, danger and Roswell /RCA (CD promo) radio, and she remains an GOSPEL Depeche Mode's "Just force in the masterfully intrigue in soap -opera IIIt is hard to believe artist who gains intensity Can't Get Enough," THE CRABB FAMILY crafted saga. As always, style: each ends in a cliff- the Foo Fighters have with every successive Modern English's "I Melt Live at Brooklyn Williams is a stylish scene hanger. Chapter one has been around for 12 years, release. "Held," the first With You" and Public Tabernacle setter who knows just how Kelly hiding in the closet but the Dave Grohl -led single from "Awaken," the Producers: www.billboard.com various to create a mood, from as his lover's husband band has four albums and Greatest Gainer on last Daywind Records the deliciously ominous, shows up unexpectedly. a string of 15 modern rock issue's Heatseekers chart, is THIS WEEK Release Date: May 3 skittering strings in Will he find Kelly? We radio hits to prove it. And the songbird's most ON (X)ITI DLive albums can make "Battle of the Heroes" to won't know until chapter they are about to have one affecting offering yet, a ADDITIONAL REVIEWS: you feel like you're the ethereal vocals of two. (Note the striking more. "Best of You," the startlingly literal tale of The Zincs, eavesdropping on "Padme's Ruminations." similarity to the sexually first song from the band's deep loss and grief, and the "Dimmer" (THRILL JOCKEY) someone else's good time. Along with the sharp charged premise laid out double album, "In Your comfort offered by trusting Mountain Goats, That is not the case with musical performances, in 2001's Kelly- produced Honor," due June 14, has all in a higher power. Grant has "Sunset Tree" (4AD) this set, recorded at collectors will be thrilled "Contagious," featuring the makings of a modern always had a flair for the Micah P. Hinson, "... And Brooklyn Tabernacle with by the bonus DVD, which Ronald the Gospel of Progress" Isley and Chanté and active rock chart - dramatic, but here, she (OVERCOAT RECORDINGS) the church's famed choir. includes 16 new music Moore.) This record has topper. The band isn't channels the lyric's Jason Crabb, his siblings videos. -AT no chorus, no repeated breaking any new ground heartbreak with such raw lines and it is not par- on this midtempo song, intensity that the song's ticularly singable. But it is which deceptively begins beautiful melody and ace I *1 07;Xli ti a M] i riveting as it builds to a in tender -rock mode production become near -frantic conclusion, before kicking into high secondary. Curb, it's time BY JONATHAN COHEN (ALBUMS), CHUCK CRITICS' CHOICE *: A new release, regardless of leaving the listener gear with hard -driving to take this prized singer TAYLOR (SINGLES) chart potential, highly recommended for musical merit. - CONTRIBUTORS: Keith Caulfield, Jonathan Cohen, plenty intrigued about percussion. While and this universal song Katie Hasty, Katy Kroll, Gail Mitchell, Dan Ouellette, All albums commercially available in the United what comes next. pleasant, there's nothing about coping with life's Michael Paoletta, Deborah Evans Price, Taylor, Chuck States are eligible. Send album review copies to Whether the track will particularly memorable blows the adult Bram Teitelman, Christa L. Titus, Anastasia Tsioulcas, Jonathan Cohen and singles review copies to Chuck -to Philip Van Vleck, Ray Waddell. Taylor (both at Billboard, 770 Broadway, Sixth Floor, bear repeated listening is about it. However, the masses. It is a remarkable New York, N.Y. 10003) or to the writers in the the wild card here, but it band is enough of a given musical experience on all PICK A new release predicted to hit the top half of appropriate : bureaus. is a the chart in the corresponding format. certainly fun, novel, on any rock station that fronts. -CT

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TORONTO -Canada's Buck autumn release in the United minute songs: "Square One," ealrock act Evermore, -plus regional colleges and writer. The album rolls out 65 (aka Richard Terfry) em- States via V2. That follows "Square Two," "Square Three" a me and in neigh - clubs. As a result, Evermore s across the rest of Scandinavia braces traditional American "This Right Here Is Buck 65," and "Square Four." It was fol- rin tralia, is chasing quirky, guitar- driven rock has during May. storytelling against a back- a compilation that V2 issued lowed by " Talkin' Honky st in North Amer - a strong grass -roots following -JEFFREY DE HART drop of folk, rock, hip -hop in January. Blues" for which Terfry jetti- an rope. The sibling among those under 20. and country. Warner Music Canada soned his four -track bedroom trio's Warner Music Australa- -CHRISTIE ELIEZER VITAL SIGNS: Frenchelec- Now Warner Music is eager signed Terfry in 2002. He setup to work in a Paris studio. sia album debut, "Dreams," is tronica artist Vitalic first came to see if his latest offering can had built his reputation on The result was an imaginative approaching platinum status HAPPY 20TH: Swedish pop to the dance scene's attention expand the audience he at- North America's under- coming -of -age album issued singer Nanne Grönvall is cel- with a cameo on Belgian duo tracted with 2003's "Talkin' ground hip -hop circuit over by Warner in 18 countries. ebrating her zoth anniversary 2 Many DJs' acclaimed beat - Honky Blues." That album the past decade and through While Warner Music Canada as a recording artist in style. mix compilation "As Heard earned him a Juno Award for a half -dozen releases on his president /CEO Steve Kane Her career -spanning com- on Radio Soulwax Pt. 2," re- top new artist in 2004. own Metaforensics label and lauds "Secret House Against pilation "zo Ar Med Nanne" leased in 2002 by Belgium - Warner Music will launch through his work with the the World," he cautions, "Buck (Lionheart International), re- based PIAS. "Secret House Against the unconventional anticon col- is not an artist we will depend leased April 13, includes the Now Vitalic, aka Pascal World" June 14 in Europe and lective in Oakland, Calif., on for singles. He's an artist single "Hall Om Mig," which Arbez, has made his own June 28 in Canada. A further and with fellow Canadian who will build a loyal fan base in March gave Grönvall her album bow with "O.K. Cow- rollout of the album outside rapper Sixtoo. willing to take a musical ride first Swedish No. I. Earlier boy" (Different /PIAS), re- North America by Warner will In 2002 Warner Music with him." that month, the self-penned leased April 4 in France and come in the fall. Canada released "Square," Terfry grew up in Mount (75,000) in Australia. Ever- single (published through April 25 in the United King- The album will also see an which contained four 15- Uniacke, Nova Scotia, a town more plays club showcases Grönvall's own company, dom and the rest of Europe. of 3,500. His culturally iso- May r in Los Angeles and May Somco) was runner -up in the Three years in the making, lated background, he says, ex- 3 in New York, responding to competition to select Swe- the i3 -track set includes elec- plains his diverse influences. interest from U.S. labels, den's entry for the zo04 Eu- tro -rock European single

"As a kid, I had Charlie WMA president /CEO Ed St. rovision Song Contest. "My Friend Dario" plus "La Daniels coming at me from John says. Five London club Grönvall won the public's Rock or from the 2 Many one direction and Elvis Pres- dates will follow. vote, but when the industry DJs album. ley and Creedence Clearwa- The Hume brothers (Dann, jury's ballots were added, "Las "We're strong believers in ter Revival from another di- Jon and Peter), who are pub- Vegas," performed by Martin word -of- mouth," London - Label: Warner rection," he recalls. "Then my lished by Rough Cut Music, Stenmarck, came out ahead. based Different label man- Music; V2 (U.S. only) cousin would bring over his grew up on a remote New A public outcry and much ager Sean Mayo says, "and Management: Black Sabbath records." Zealand farm, listening to their media attention followed. "I given the way the album is Buck 65 Music During the past two years, parents' 196os record collec- like that song," Grönvall says being received at media, we're Booking: The Terfry has played more than tion. "That they grew up in iso- diplomatically. "Martin's a bril- hopeful it will be something Agency Group 300 shows in Europe, Aus- lation has given them a unique liant performer." people recommend to others, Publishing: Buck tralia, New Zealand and Asia. sound," St. John says. "zo Ar Med Nanne" features and that will have a snowball 65 Music (SOCAN) This year he has concentrated The band is managed by Grönvall as a solo artist and as effect throughout the year Top -selling album: on the United States in sup- Sydney -based Rebekah Camp- vocalist in various bands and beyond." "Talkin' Honky port of the V2 album. He is on bell, who had it tour the Aus- formed with her husband, Vitalic is showcasing tracks Blues" (2003), tour with Moby until late May, tralian school circuit Peter Grönvall (son of ABBA from the new album at club 17,000 (Canadian -"the sales figure) to be followed by dates in Ire- first band to do that since member Benny Andersson), events across Europe. land and Europe. AC /DC in the 19705," she says her career -long producer /co- -LARS BRANDLE

Group, but has no involvement sounds of New York, from Latin Classical Score with Rieu.) music to African rhythms to ANASTASIA TSIOULCAS [email protected] jazz. "I'm trying to use the or- SOUNDS OF NEW YORK: chestra as a rhythm section," The name Chesky doesn't be- says Chesky, who feels that jazz, long just to an acclaimed au- in particular, should be an in- RIEU WALTZES WITH PBS diophile label; it is also the tegral idiom in classical music name of one of the label's corn - written today. "The question to ollar>orn crossover violin - markets as Chicago, Atlanta, in the violinist's hometown of posers. Label co- founder David contemporary American corn - e Rieu, affectionately Detroit and St. Louis. Maastricht, the hourlong pro- Chesky shows off his talents posers shouldn't be, `Why is the "waltz king" by "Chicago was an early gram features Rieu playing his on a new album featuring three there jazz in your music ?' " he a acolyte ofthis approach," notes signature Strauss and waltz of his recent works: his Violin notes. "I think it should be, fanss long been staple RIE duri BS pledge drives. His Steve Vining, the president of repertoire for more than Concerto, featuring soloist `Why isn't there jazz in your success with PBS, however, no Savoy Label Group, which in- 25,000 cheering fans. Tom Chiu; the song "The Girl music ?' We're a jazz culture." longer begins and ends with cludes Denon, Rieu's label Denon s companion CD and From Guatemala," with a text Haimovitz is launching a new TV specials. home. He adds that in the the DVD of the concert, which taken from a Jose Marti poem, NOTES FROM ALL OVER: live performance imprint, In a savvy move, Rieu's months ahead, more promi- include footage not seen on featuring soprano Wonjung New York -based management Oxingale Exposed. OE's first American tour in May is being nent stations, including New PBS, are slated for release in Kim; and his Flute Concerto, company Worldwide Enter- release will include the world sponsored by a number of York's WNET and WBGH in late September. Rieu's last two with soloist Jeffrey Khaner. All tainment Group has signed premiere of Scherzo Grosso, a PBS affiliates. The violinist Boston, are planning to sign albums, "Tuscany" and "At the these pieces are played by the Colombian pianist Roberto new concerto for cello and big was the first artist to create on for Rieu's touring next year. Movies," continue to sell at a recently founded new music McClausand -Dieppa. WEG's band written by David Sanford, and the such a relationship, which Rieu's next PBS special, as rapid clip. ensemble Area 31, conducted first classical crossover deal featuring Haimovitz began with his last United yet unnamed, will be ready in (Tsioulcas' husband Joshua by Anthony Aibel. came last year, when it signed Pittsburgh Collective. It will States tour. His PBS partners time for the August pledge Sherman is senior director of Chesky says that all three Irish tenor sensation Ronan be recorded May 29 at New include stations in such key drive. Shot in a soccer stadium Aa(R /marketing for Savoy Label pieces were influenced by the Tynan ... Cello maverick Matt York's Knitting Factory.

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www.americanradiohistory.com A WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF NOTABLE CHART ACHIEVEMENTS 1UMW For the second consecu - tive week, Interscope Records holds the top three slots on The Bill- Over the Cc*Llnter board Hot 100 with trac by Gwen Stefani, the GEOFF MAYFIELD [email protected] Game and 50 Cent. Sin 1995, only Zomba, with five -week run starting it December 2003, has h such a chart strangleho! Thomas Lights Fire Without Matchbox

Rob Thomas' solo album bows at No. 1 biggest album in Santana's long career. iTunes and CD burners have allowed a lost some steam, but the best estimate is on The Billboard zoo, an event that "Supernatural" spent 12 weeks at No. r singles- starved music consumer to get that U.S. ringtones represented about broadens the perspective of a singer and, according to Nielsen SoundScan, songs à la carte. $400 million in 2004. That same year, who has experienced much success in a has moved 11.4 million copies. Sony BMG Music projects global dig- SoundScan placed digital album sales at relatively brief discography. Thomas' "... Something to Be" scores ital sales, including ringtones, will 5.4 million -less than r% of overall In 1997, Matchbox Twenty's first first -week sales of 252,000, less than account for as much 7.5% of music rev- album volume -and digital tracks at 142 Lava /Atlantic album a became develop- Matchbox Twenty has seen, although the enue by the end of this year (Billboard, million, most probably sold at 99 cents. ing- artist success story, graduating band has yet to reach No. r. Its sopho- April 3o). Paid downloads are posting By comparison, the CD moved 651.1 Il Divo is singing the from Top Heatseekers and climbing to more album, "Mad Season," began with the kind of numbers that physical sin- million units last year, and that activity praises of TV this week' No. 5 on the big chart as it reached 12- 365,000 when it entered at No. 3. gles rang in the later The vocal quartet's per '9os, and even wasn't confined to graying consumers formantes on "Oprah" times- platinum status. The band's Thomas' set =s the first DualDisc- those nutty polyphonic ringtones- seeking Norah Jones, Josh Groban or and other shows drive only album to reach No. 1. cheap facsimiles of your favorite songs country artists. Usher held last year's first -week sales of its self -titled Syco /Colum4 -hit the kinds of sales that once yielded best -selling album, while 5o Cent was album to 147,000 units. LESS BY LESS: Although the top 10 gold and platinum singles. tops in 2003. Their success, and that by It debuts at No. 4 on The albums, including four new entries, Has the album -or as it is called in the likes of Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Billboard 20a Duff sell 28.2% more than the top ro from modem times, the long form -gone the and Eminem, suggest young consumers the same week of 2004, overall album way of the milkman, the 8 -track and the still visit stores, even if they don't buy as sales are down 1.2% from that compa- New York subway token? Not so fast. many albums as kids once did. rable frame. The album may not look as muscular Through last issue's charts, the aver- That small dip looks less alarming as it did in 2000, when teen pop and age sum for the No. r album on The than the same -week album slide of hip -hop combined to stir 785 million Billboard 200 stood at 354,000, com-

25.5% shown on last issue's Market units of album sales, the fattest year pared with 122,356 for the No. 1 ring - other two albums, released in 2000 Watch, which compared the prior week's since Nielsen SoundScan opened its tone, 43,037 for the top Hot Digital and 2002, also reached the top ro and sales with the Easter bonanza of 2004. doors in 1991. Song, 33,926 for the No. 1 music video multiplatinum certifications. Even in these newfangled times, the title and for the No. r retail On the Northeast re- 4,549 single. In 1999, gional Heatseekers cha Thomas contributed to one of STILL MIGHTY: Album sales de- physical album is still the workhorse The tide is indeed shifting, but I Boston -based Ellis Paul the strongest ccmebacks in rock history, clined for three straight years, then that pulls the music industry's plow. still see the physical album living a re- enters at No. 7 with "American Jukebox lending vocals to "Smooth," the biggest barely eked out a gain in 2004 after a The mobile phone represents new longer life than some pundits would Fables." He sees an 87% single from what soon became the promising start, while file sharing, revenue in an era when the album has have you believe. gain in that territory, .. mostly from his adopted hometown, and a nation gain of 29 %. For week ending April 24, 2005. Compiled from a national sample of retail store and Co Nielsen rack sales reports collected and provided by SoundScan CI-IAR1' Market Watch A Weekly National Music Sales Report YEAR -TO -DATE ALBUM :1 WA SALES BY STORE TYPE READ FRED BRONSON This Week 10,213,000 102,000 6,386,000 OVERALL UNIT SALES EVERY WEEK AT Last Week 9,824,000 79,000 BILLBOARD.COM/FRED 6,613,000 Albums 194,092,000 174,936,000 -9.9% Change 4.0% 29.1% -3.4% Store Singles 2,581,000 1,358,000 -47.4% 100 million units Coldplay's "Speed of This Week Last Year 10,342,000 151,000 1,982,000 Digital Tracks 31,168,000 95,513,000 206.4% Sound" enters The Billboai Hot 100 at No. 8, the Change -1.2% -32.5% 222.2% Total 227,841,000 271,807,000 19.3% second-highest debut by a 80 U.K. group since the Ho was initiated in Augus WEEKLY ALBUM SALES Album Sales 1958. In fact, Coldplay 35 million units- '04 only the second U.K. grow 60 in history to have a single '05 debut in the top 10 of that chart. The other was the Beatles. The Fab Four Digital Tracks Sales turned the trick three time 40

'04 uy - 31.2 million Also in Chart Beat: The '05 95.5 milROrr' "American Idol" franchise e sends another hit to No. 1 20 á on Hot 100 Singles ... Th + father of bluegrass music. SALES BY ALBUM FORMAT makes his debut on the CD 189,461,000 173,508,000 -8.4% Bluegrass chart ... Neil o- Cassette 4,034,000 1,048,000 -74.0% 1 Sedaka's most su Non- Indies Mass Chain traditional Merchant U.K. single. F M A M J J A S O N D Other 597,000 380,000 -36.3%

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SONY MUSIC (18.98) +' Beekeeper MARTINA MCBRIDE sale pricirg 104 97 100 BLOC PARTY RCA NASHVILLE 54207'RLG (18.98/11.98) Martina 7 154 145 140 114 ($5.98 at VICE /DIM MAK 93815" /ATLANTIC (13.98) Silent Alarm 105 56 BRANDY Target), 2ri The Best Of Brandy 27 te 155 122 SOUNDTRACK ATLANTIC 74647 /WARNER STRATEGIC MARKETING (18.98) 98 p Ice Princess 53 album zooms WALT DISNEY 861227 (18.98) 106 106 144 THE BEACH BOYS The Very Best Of The Beach Boys: Sounds Of Summer 16 BRIGHT EYES CAPITOL 82710 (18.98) with the 156 138 132 ® Pm Wide Awake, Its Morning 19 SADDLE CREEK 0072' (11.98) LEE ANN WOMACK chart's biggest 96 2, 107 8 There's More Where That 12; PASSION WORSHIP BAND MCA NASHVILLE 003073 " /UMGN (13.98) Came From 157 74 Passion: How Great Is Our God percentage SI%STEPS 63574 /SPARROW (17.98 CD) BABY BASH 108 91 84 gain. ROD STEWART LATIUM /UNIVERSAL 004101/UMRG (13.98) Super Saucy 11 158 150 154 Stardust... The Great American Songbook Vol. Ill J 62182" /RMG (18.98) BLAKE SHELTON 109 103 127. Blake Shelton's VARIOUS ARTISTS WARNER BROS (NASHVILLE) 48728 /WRN (18.98) Barn & Grill 20 159 118 106 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice 96 NICK 67581 /SONY HMG STRATEGIC MARKETING GROUP (18 98) TWEET 110 81 61 JOSS STONE THE SOLO MIND /ATLANTIC 62872'/ÁG (18.98) Its Me Again 17 160 158 123 The 39 S -CURVE 42234 (9.98) Soul Sessions (EP) LUNYTUNES & 111 108 104; BABY RANKS BLACK LABEL SOCIETY MAS FLOW 230007/UNIVERSAL LATINO (14.98) Mas Flow 2 68 161 139 119 Mafia ARTEMIS 51610 (17.98) VARIOUS ARTISTS 112 104 117 BRIAN MCKNIGHT WORO.CURB /PROVIDENT 71106 /EMICMG (22.98) WOW Hits 2005 39 162 143 124 MOTOWN 003317 /UMRG (13.98) Gemini LOS LONELY 113 102 10 BOYS THE ROLLING STONES OR /EPIC 92088 SONY MUSIC (18.98) *A0, Los Lonely Boys © 9 163 161 179 The VIRGIN 64682 (18.98) Best Of The Rolling Stones: Jump Back '71 -'93 BOWLING FOR SOUP 114 112 135 A KORN SILVERTONE / Hangover You Don't Deserve 37 164 152 146 JIVE 62294 ZOMBA (18.98) (5 San Diego Greatest Hits Vol. I IMMORTAL/EPIC 92700 /SONY MUSIC (18.98 CD /DVO) +' lb HOT 115 85 34° HOT HEAT band sers its CREED SIRE 48988` /WARNER BROS. (18.98) Elevator 34' 165 156 148 Greatest Hits first ink on WIND -UP 13103 (18.98) + fi VARIOUS ARTISTS 116 99 91 Chosen Few: El Documental 65 ASHANTI CHOSEN FEW EMERALD 1015/URBAN BOX OFFICE (9.98 CO/ )VD) V The Billboard 166 151 164 THE INC. /DEF JAM 003409'IDJMG (13.98) Concrete Rose 117 LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE 200, shiting 89 68'' Directo Al 48. THE REVEREND AL GREEN FONOV100 351601/ÚG (14 98) C+)( Corazon 167 141 99 8,000. The BLUE NOTE 74584 (18.98) Everything's OK THE USED 118 117 93 quartet will ALISON KRAUSS + UNION STATION REPRISE 48789 /WARNER BROS. (18.98) In Love And Death 6 168 169 168 ROUNDER 610525 (17.98) Lonely Runs Both Ways VELVET REVOLVER open for the 119 101 11Cí. ASHLEE SIMPSON RCA 59794'/RMG (18.98) :o Contraband 1 Dave 169 154 120 GEFFEN 002913.1NTERSCOPE (13.98) Autobiography AVRIL LAVIGNE 120 116 97 Matthews GOOD CHARLOTTE RCA 59774/RMG (18.98) Under My Skin © 1 170 163 1130 The Chronicles Of Life And Death Band in DAYLIGHT /EPIC 92425 OR 92934/SONY MUSIC (18.98) SLIGHTLY STOOPID To August. LINDSAY LOHAN STOOPID /CALIPATES 01208 /REINCARNATE (15.98) Closer The Sun 171 170 191 Speak CASABLANCA/UNIVERSAL 003686 /UMRG (13.98) SWITCHFOOT 122 119 - DWIGHT YOAKAM COLUMBIA 86967 /SONY MUSIC (18.98) The Beautiful Letdown El 172 168 :. The Very REPRISE (NASHVILLE) 78964 /RHINO (18.98) Best Of Dwight Yoakam CRAIG MORGAN 123 109 118 CHRIS TOMLIN BROKEN BOW 75472 (17.98) My Kind Of Livin' 183 200 SIXSTEPS 94243 /SPARROW (17.98) Arriving BROOKS & ® 124 126 125 DUNN C- MURDER ARISTA NASHVILLE 63271/RLG (18.98) The Greatest Hits Collection II 7 174 124 96 6 TRU 9900 /KOCH (17.98) The Truest $ #!@ I Ever Said JAY-Z /LINKIN PARK 125 114 103 MTV UltiNnate Mash -Ups Presents: Collision Course MODEST MOUSE MACHINE SHOP ROC A- FELLA /DEF JAM 48962' /WARNER BROS. (18.98) 1 178 171 18C 55 Good News For EPIC 87125' /SONY MUSIC (12.98) People Who Love Bad News HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS 15 yeas after 159 177 The Silence In Black And White 120 ESHAM VICTORY 220 (13.98) A -1 Yola his debt, the ® ®S PSYCHOPATHIC 4045 (15.98) BEE 127 127 139 GEES Number Ones 23 rapper 166 WILLIE NELSON POLYDOR'UNIVERSAL 003777/UME (13.98 CO/OVO)''/ 177 195 Songs LOST HIGHWAY /HIP-0/11TV 002300. UME (13.98) THEORY OF A achieves his 140 116 DEADMAN BILLY IDOL CI) ROADRUNNER 618323/IOJMG (12.98) Gasoline 58 highest 178 160 149 CS 84735 /SANCTUARY (18.98) Devil's Playground SOUNDTRACK Billboard 200 135 142i The Phantom Of The Opera LEANN RIMES REALLY USEFUL /SONY CLASSICAL 93521/SONY MUSIC (18 98) 16 179 175 175 This Woman rank. also Q CURB 78859 (18.98) JUANES It 130 128 157 VICENTE FERNANDEZ SURCO 003475/UNIVERSAL LATINO (17.98) Mi Sangre 33 bows Et No. 6 180 162 14- SONY DISCOS 95624 (12.98) Mis Corridos Consentidos 131 NELLY on Top 131 115 95'1 KINGS OF LEON DERRTY /FO' REEL 003316" /UMRG (13.98/8.98) Suit 181 179 133 ® Aha Shake Heartbreak 55 á Heatse kern RCA 64544: AMC (11.98) JET 132 121 115 Get Born and Nc. 23 THE BABY EINSTEIN MUSIC BOX ORCHESTRA ELEKTRA 62892'/AG (18.98) 182 184 189 ® Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics 182 on Top Rap BUENA VISTA 861085/WALT DISNEY (7.98) CROSBY, STILLS & NASH 110 107 Greatest CIRCA SURVIVE ATLANTIC 76537 /RHINO (18.98) Hits Albumo. Juturna V33 e EQUAL VISION 103 (12.98) CHEVELLE 134 133 134 This Type AMOS LEE EPIC 86908 /SONY MUSIC (18.98) Of Thinking (Could Do Us In) 184 194 - BLUE NOTE 97350 (12.98) Amos Lee 136 JOSH 149 156 GRACIN FRANZ FERDINAND LYRIC STREET 165045 /HOLLYWOOD (18.98) Josh Gracin Franz Ferdinand DOMINO /EPIC 92441`/SONY MUSIC (18.98) I 32 TRUSTCOMPANY 136 111 90 SOUNDTRACK GEFFEN 004332 /INTERSCOPE (13.98) True Parallels LAKESHORE 33810 (18.98) Napoleon Dynamite '47 JEFF BATES 155 166 HILARY DUFF RCA NASHVILLE 67071/RLG (17.98/11.98) Rainbow Man Bates' 188 187 single HOLLYWOOD 162473 (18.98) Hilary Duff 2 VARIOUS 138 136 147 ARTISTS "Long Slow RYAN Radio Disney Jams 7 188 177 169 CABRERA WALT DISNEY 861280 (18.98) O Take It All Away 8 1111 is E.VL.A. /ATLANTIC 83702/AG (18.98) JIMMY BUFFETT 139 123 130 Live In Hawaii hangirg 189 GRUPO MONTEZ DE DURANGO MAILBOAT 2109 (18.98 CD/DVD) O out 190 1E1 Y Sigue La Mata Dando 111 DISA 720464 (12.98) 4. g SHINEDOWN for a long 148 153 Leave A Whisper ERIC CLAPTON The Best Of Clapton: 20th Century Masters ATLANTIC 83729/AG (18.98) 111 Bic The Millennium Collection 190 time on Hot 1ií7 CHRONICLES/POLYDOR 002759/UME (11.98) VARIOUS 141 130 111 ARTISTS County JEREMY CAMP GRAMMY 60944 /CAPITOL (18.98) Grammy Nominees 2005 III 191 189 - BEC 98615 (17.98) Restored BRITNEY SPEARS Songs. In Its ,ÿ 142 131 143 KURT CARR PROJECT JIVE 65630 /ZOMBA (18.98) Greatest Hits: My Prerogative III 32nd week, 192 167 138 it' GOSPO CENTRIC 70058 /ZOMBA (17.98) One Church NORAH JONES 147 136 holds at No. JIMMY EAT WORLD BLUE NOTE 84800" (18.98) Feels Like Home 4 III 193 180 188 20.Tfe INTERSCOPE 003416' (13.98) Futures BLAINE LARSEN 144 144 145 Off To Join The World sustahed LOS HOROSCOPOS DE DURANGO GIANTSLAYER /BNA 66012'RLG (17.98) Y Seguimos Con Duranguense!!! DISA 726869 (14.98) 1. JARS OF CLAY interest in the 145 120 112. Redemption THREE DAYS GRACE ESSENTIAL 10758 (17.98) Songs 195 195 193 Three Days fi 111 track lelps JIVE 53479 /ZOMBA (12.98) vo Grace 146 GAVIN DEGRAW his Chariot - Stripped album LORETTA LYNN J 63461/RMG (18.98) Van Lear Rose 24' 1. land is third INTERSCOPE 002513 (13.98) 147 132 114 DAMIEN RICE O 178 KANYE WEST ORM/VECTOR 48507 /WARNER BROS. 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SMITH .M.000PER,J.SCHEFFER,D.BAKER) O O ATLANT '.`,ON (O.BOWIE,F. MERCURY.B.MAY,J.DEACON,R.TAYLOR) O REPRISE Jesse McCartney ,a I BRING EM OUT T.I 41 BEAUTIFUL SOUL 5 34 6: 30 GRAND HUSTLE/ATLAN 29 27 23 '. IZZ BEATZ (S.CARTER,T.R.BELL,K.GAMBLE ,R.L.CHAMBERS,C.HARRIS,K.DEAN) 00 D..WATTS,A.0000.U.WELLS (A.WATTS,A.DGDD) O HOLLYWOOD Third song LIKE TOY SOLDIERS Eminem MOCKINGBIRD Eminem 85 8: '2 24 30 23 18 9 from "INEM,L.RESTO (MARTIKA,M.JAY.M.MATHERS,L. RESTO) O SHADY /AFTERMATH /INTERSCOI ',': M. L.RESTO (M.MATHERS,L. RESTO) O SHADY /AFTERMATH / INTERSCOPE Keane "American SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW 41 LET ME LOVE YOU Mario 16 7:- S9 3- 22 20 2 .,BEEN (TRICE- OXLEY,T.CHAPLIN,R.HUGHES) 0 INTERSCOI- 5 STORCH (S.STORCH,K.HOUFF,NEO) OO ORD STREET /J /RMG Idiot" to top Cassidy Featuring 50 Cent I'M A HUSTLA 87 HOW WE DO The Game 11 Modem Rock 32 29 22 ?R22 BEATZ (8. REESE,K.DEAN,S.CARTER,T.V.MOSLEY) Go FULL SURFACE/J /RL' DR. DRE,M.ELIZANDO (C.J.JACKSON, JR .,J.TAYLOR,A.YOUNG.M.ELIZONDO) oO 0 AFTERMATH /G- UNIT / INTERSCOPE chart. Band is LONG & My Chemical Romance WE BELONG TOGETHER Mariah Carey HELENA (SO GOODNIGHT) 88 33 ENSON (MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE) REPR : 39 WOMACK.P.MOTEN,SSULLY) ISLANDADJMG first act to 0 E DUPBI,M.CAREY,M.SEAL (M.CAREY,J,DUPBI.M. SEAL J.AUSTN,D.BRISTOL,BABYFACE,s DEWAYNE.B It have a pair of WHAT YOU WAITING FOR? Gwen Stefan' 14 SCARS Papa Roach 89 8( -6 36 37 34 '100PER (G.STEFANI,L.PERRY) 00 INTERSCO. H. (JACOBY S.,TOBIN E.) O EL TONAL/GEFFEN BENSON albums Thrust I LIKE IT Narcotic OH Ciara Featuring Ludacris 9E ' 3 90 32 38 2 spawn three .DICHTON,A.MORRIS (S.CRICHTON,A. MORRIS,R.DE FRESNES) 00 YOSHITOSHI /DEEP DIa AHARRIS,V.DAVIS (C.HARRIS,A. HARRIS,V.DAVIS,C.BRIDGES.B.MUHAMMAD) 00 SHO'NUFF- MUSICLINE/LAFACE/ZOMBA chart-toppers LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING Tim McGraw BLUE ORCHID The White Stripes 82 t 0 64 36 ,ALLIMORE,T.MCGRAW,D.SMITH (T.NICHOLS,C.WISEMAN) O Cie J. WHITE (J.WHITE) O THIRD MANN2 as 1994's SHUT UP Simple Plan 1 THING Amerce "Bookie" also 75 r0 53 33 32 32 DOCK (SIMPLE PLAN) O LT.- HARRISON (A. M.M.ROGERO,R.HARRISON,S.WALDEN) OO COLUMBIA turned the OF US Keith Urban JUST A LIL BIT 50 Cent MAKING MEMORIES 93 38 ^JFF.K.URBAN (R.CROWELL) O CAPITOL (NASHVILI_i 40 54 / INTERSCOPE trick. J. JACKSON, JR.,S.STORCH) O SHADY /AFTERMATH Gorillaz/De La Sour BEVERLY HILLS Weezer FEEL GOOD INC 94 24 17 ._ ',0USE,GORILLAZ,COX,DRING (GORILLAZ,DE LA SOUL) O PARLOPHONENIRG'- *9 R. RUBIN UOMO) O GEFFEN ORDINARY PEOPLE John Legend GIRL Destiny's Child 79 l+ 55 17 48 40 [SEND (J.LEGEND,WILL.L AM) 00 9THWONDER, DKNOWLES( B. KNOWLES .K.RPMAND.MIMLLIAMS,P.DOUGHTS. GARRET D.DAVIS,E.ROBINSONA.BEANCE) O COLUMBIA Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris Jay- Z/Linkin Park LOVERS AND FRIENDS UI Jon & The East 18 NUMB /ENCORE is Ce3 95 71 BMEi T': 41 34 30 -. hiITH (J.H. SMITH, U.RAYMOND,C.BRIDGES,M.STERLING) M.SHINODA (LINKIN PARK.S.CARTER.K.WEST) 00 ROC- A- FELLA/DEF JAM /WARNER BROS. Jennifer Lopez Featuring@ Fat Joe DONE Jet HOLD YOU DOWN (SPRING MIX) 97 LOOK WHAT YOU'VE 22 Total remake E-.. 42 30 25 C.E BOY.G.BRUNO,C.ROONEY (G.CHRISTOPHER ,G.BRUNO,M.RIDDICK,J. CARTEGENA ,C.ROONEYL.TROUTMAN,W.BECK) D.SARDY (N.CESTER) O ELEKTRA/ATLANTIC of track at No. VERTIGO U2 CHARIOT Gavin DeGraw 913 78 n 10 15 47 LLYWHITE (U2,BONO,THE EDGE) OO INTERSC O.. M.ENDERT (G.DEGRAW) O J /RMG 53 contains Montgomery Gentry Lifehouse new lyrics GONE 96 YOU AND ME 23 9a 96 - COLUMBIA (NASHVILI' I 000 53 GEFPEN IEELE (B.DIPIERO,J.STEELE) J ALAGIA (J.WADE,J.COLE) O and melody. I'M NOT OKAY (I PROMISE) My Chemical Romance SOME CUT Trillville Featuring Cutty 100 93 9 64 .43 43 43 H.BENSON (MY CHEMICAL ROMA',C' O REPR' 45 J.SMITH (J.H. SMITH ,D.PRINCE,L.PRINCE,J.GLAZE) O BME/WARNER BROS. 39 48 T.U.G. /EPIC THE UNDERDOGS,TANK (H.MASON, JR.,D. THOMAS ,D.BABBS,A.DIXON,E.DAWKINS) OO BABY I'M BACK Baby Bash Featuring Akon BETWEEN THE BULLE1S r0 46 46 A. THIAM (A. THIAM,R.BRYANT) 00 LATIUM /UNIVERSAUUMRG SIGNS Snoop Dogg Featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake 48 ; 7 31 DOGGYSTYLE/STAR TRAK/GEFFEN THE NEPTUNES ( C. BROADUS, PL. WILLIAMS, C. HUGO ,L.SIMMONS,R.TAYLOR,C.WILSON) O STEFAN I STEPS TO THE TOP SOLDIER Destiny's Child Featuring T.I- & Lil Wayne 49 cl 36 COLUMBIA R.HARRISON,B.KNOWLES ( B. KNOWLES, KROWLANO, MWILUAMS. R. HARRISON .S.GMRETT.D.CAR1ER.C.HBWRIS) DOD© NUMBER ONE SPOT Ludacris With a 2 -1 move on tl-e ?op too and a 3 -I surge on too without a large base of 50 4$ 42 III,C.BRIDGES,J.D'AGGSTINO) 00 DTP /DEF JAM SOUTH /IDJMG DJ GREEN LANTERN (0.JONES The Billboard 'Hot too, ,wen Stefani's "Hollaback R &B /hip -hop airplay since TRUE Ryan Cabrera 51 44 35 E.V.L.A. /ATLANTIC J.RZEZNIK,R.CABRERA (R.CABRERA.J.HARRY.S.SOLOMON) O Girl" becomes the firs- track to top both charts Nickelback's "How You Re- GET RIGHT Jennifer Lopez 52 46 41 EPIC Me" December toot, R. HARRISON,C.ROONEY (R.HARRISON,J.BROWN) OOG since the Pop Iao's inception three months ago. mind in HOLD YOU DOWN Jennifer Lopez Featuring Fat Joe With a record 58,500 paid downloads, 65% of 40 EPIC Discounting "'American Idol" sales -driven No. 53 NYCE BOY,G.BRUNO,C.ROONEY ( G. CHRISTOPHER.G.BRUNO.M.RIDDICKJ.CARTEGENA ,GROONEYL.TROUTMAN,W.BECK) OO DON'T CHA The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Busta Rhymes Is by finalists Kelly Chr

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rTLE TITLE TITLE ARTIST 5 (IMPRINT / PROMOTION LABE ARTIST (IMPRINT I PROMOTION LABEL) ARTIST (IMPRINT / PROMOTION LABEL) #1 SLOW DOWN CATER 2 U OTRUTH IS 1 20 24 10 2WKS BOBBY VALENTINO (DTP/DEF JAM/IDJMG, DESTINY'S CHILD (COLUMBIA/SUM) FANTASIA,, RL.10. 23 TRUTH IS LOVERS AND FRIENDS I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU 2 23 20 24 16 FANTASIA (J /RMG) LIL JON A THE EAST SIDE BOYZ (BME/TVr) REM (MOTOWN /UMRG) OH : DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT ORDINARY PEOPLE 28 30 35 17 CIARA FEAT. LUDACRIS (SHO'NUFF- MUSICLINE /LAFACE /ZOMBA) SNOOP OOGG FEAT. PHARRELL (DOGGYSTYLE/GEFFEN /INTERSCOPE) JOHN LEGEND (G.0.130./COLUMBIA/SUM) U ALREADY KNOW GIVE ME THAT EVERYTIME YOU GO AWAY .13 32 15 20 112 FEAT. FOXY BROWN (DEE SOUL/IDJMG) WEBBIE FEAT. BUN B (TRILL/ASYLUM) BRIAN MCKNIGHT (MOTOWN /UMRG) 1 THING GRIND WITH ME SO WHAT THE FUSS 16 31 6 7 AMERIE ( COLUMBIA/SUM) PRETTY RICKY (ATLANTIC) STEVIE WONDER (MOTOWN /UMRG)

WAIT (THE WHISPER SONG) I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU LET ME LOVE 9 13 37 14 22 YOU III' PING YANG TWINS (COLLIPARK/TVT) KEM (MOTOWN /UMRG) MARIO t3RD STREET/J /RMG)

U DON'T KNOW ME TRAPPED IN THE CLOSET (CHAPTER 1 OF 5) FOREVER, FOR FOR LOVE 1111 ALWAYS, °6 21 41 3 37 TI. (GRAND HUSTLE/ATLANTIC) R. KELLY (JIVE /ZOMBA) LALAH HATHAWAY (GRP/VERVE) AGAIN STILL TIPPIN' SO WHAT (IF YOU GOT A BABY) 13 11 28 16 14 itr FAITH EVANS (CAPITOL) MIKE JONES (SWISHAHOUSE /ASYLUM /WARNER BROS.) GERALD LEVERT (ATLANTIC) HATE IT OR LOVE IT EVERYTIME YOU GO AWAY AGAIN 9 5 16 39 15 10 11 THE GAME FEAT. 50 CENT (AFTERMATH /G- UNIT /INTERSCOPE) BRIAN MCKNIGHT (MOTOWN /UMRG) FAITH EVANS (CAPITOL) NUMBER ONE SPOT BRING EM OUT WHATEVER 10 10 14 33 27 8 26. LUDACRIS (DTP /DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG) T.I. (GRAND HUSTLE /ATLANTIC) JILL SCOTT (HIDDEN BEACH/EPIC /SUM) ORDINARY PEOPLE HOW WE DO FREE YOURSELF 24 29 28 14 6 IL JOHN LEGEND (00.00./COLUMBIA/SUM) THE GAME FEAT. 50 CENT (AFTERMATH /G- UNIT/INTERSCOPE) FANTASMA (J /RMG) I'M A HUSTLA SO WHAT THE FUSS 11 19 .. 36 7 THINK ABOUT YOU CASSIDY 32 11 77 (FULL SURFACE /J/RMG) _AK STEVIE WONDER (MOTOWN /UMRG) LUTHER HANDROSS (J/RMG) GIRLFIGHT BABY MAMA DIARY [16 14 16 13 48 BROOKE VALENTINE (SUBLIMINAL/VIRGIN) FANTASIA (J /RMG) ALICIA KEYS FEAT. TONY! TONII TONEI (J /RMG) JUST A LIL BIT CAN'T SATISFY HER GIRL 7 10 18 6 50 CENT (SHADY /AFTERMATH /INTERSCOPE) I WAYNE (VP) m921 4 DESTINY'S CHILD ( COLUMBIA/SUM) WE BELONG TOGETHER FOREVER, FOR ALWAYS, FOR LOVE HOW DOES IT FEEL? 6 26 12 30 El° MARIAH CAREY (ISLAND /IDJMG) LALAH HATHAWAY (GRP /VERVE) ANITA BAKER (BLUE NOTE/VIRGIN) GIRL MUST BE NICE I'M READY 19 7 2 10 6 10; DESTINY'S CHILD ( COLUMBIA/SUM) to [YEE JENNINGS ( COLUMBIA/SUM) MINT CONDITION (CAGED BIRD/IMAGE) LET ME LOVE YOU DEM 14 31 BOYZ PERFECT TO ME MARIO @15 8 7 11: r (3RD STREET /J /RMG) BOW N DA HOOD (BAD BOY) AL GREEN (BLUE NOTE/VIRGIN) HOW COULD YOU ASAP FOREVER YOURS 18 10 47 4 13 It MARIO (3RD STREET/J /RMG) y T.I. (GRAND HUSTLE /ATLANTIC) RAHSAAN PATTERSON (ARTISTRY) SOME CUT DISCO INFERNO GUESS WHO LOVES YOU MORE 15 27 22 19' 19 1B- 1110 TRILLVILLE FEAT. CUTTY (BME/WARNER BROS.) IMP 50 CENT (SHADY /AFTERMATH /INTERSCOPE) RAHEEM DEVAUGHN (JIVE/ZOMBA) CANDY SHOP SO MUCH MORE I UNDERSTAND 12 15 23 5 lb 50 CENT FEAT. OLIVIA (SHADY /AFTERMATH /INTERSCOPE) FAT JOE (TERROR SQUAD/ATLANTIC) SMOKIE NORFUL (EMI GOSPEL) O 2 (I JUST WANT IT) TO BE OVER OPEN ARMS 21 1 20 15 OMARION (T.U.G. /EPIC /SUM) KEYSHIA COLE (A &M /INTERSCOPE) TIM TURNER (CAPITOL)

FREE YOURSELF LIKE THAT 1 it 11 PURIFY ME 6 FANTASIA (J /RMG) MEMPHIS BLEEK (ROC- A- FELLA/DEF JAM /IDJMG) INDIA.ARIE (ROWDY /MOTOWN /UMRG) OKAY DIAMONDS MY SENSITIVITY (GETS IN THE WAY) 22 : NIVEA (JIVE /ZOMBA) RANCE WEST (ROC- A- FELLA/DEF JAM /IDJMG) 15'; LEDISI FEAT. HONEY JAMES (GRP/VERVE) MVP THE CORNER ATMOSPHERE 7 24 (3' MARY J. BUGE FEAT. THE GAME & 50 CENT (GEFFEN / INTERSCOPE) COMMON FEAT. THE LAST POETS (G.O.O.D. /GEFFEN /INTERSCOPE) SAMSON (KEDAR /FIVE EIGHTS) ALL BECAUSE OF YOU ICY WE MUST PRAISE MARQUES HOUSTON (T.U.S.) GUCCI MANE (BIG CAT/TOMMY BOY) J MOSS (GOSPO CENTRIC / ZOMBA)

T RI -1YTI-IIVIIC; AIRPLAY t I l'l'P I3.L p I C,l"C) I3. DATA PROVIDED BY TITLE LE 3 3ó ARTIST (IMPRINT / PROMOTION LABEL) 34 ARTIST (IMPRINT PROMOTION LABEL) See chart legend for rules and esplanahons. Yellow indicates recently tested title, indicates New Release. IN THE KITCHEN/TRAPPED IN THE CLOSET (CHAPTER 1 OF 5) HATE IT OR LOVE 2 10 IT R. KELLY (JIVE/ZOMBA) THE GAME FEAT. 50 CENT (AFTERMATH/G- UNIT/ INTERSCOPE) DON'T CHA CANDY SHOP ARTIST/Title/LABEL(Score) Chart Rank 9 1 14 TORI ALAMAZE (ROCKHILL /UNIVERSAVUMRG) 50 CENT FEAT. OLIVIA (SHADY /AFTERMATH / INTERSCOPE) R&B /HIP -HOP AIRPLAY WE GOT THAT SOME CUT 3 3 111 C00 COO CAL FEAT. JUVENILE (FVS2 /IN DA TRUNK) TRILLVILLE FEAT. GUTTY (BME /WARNER BROS.) 1? MARY MVP INTERSCOPE (82.7) 24

SLOW DOWN OH Trapped In The 1 of 5) zoMeA (82.7) 7 7 7 * R. KE Closet (Part 32 BOBBY VALENTINO (DTP/DEF JAM /IDJMG) CIARA FEAT. LUDACRIS (SHO'NUFF- MUSICLINE /LAFACE/ZOMBA)

1 THING LONELY 3 ERO GiriÍght VIRGIN (71.9) 13 AMERIE (COLUMBIA/SUM) AKON (SRC /UNIVERSAVUMRG) SL C Just A Lil Bit INTERSCOPE (70.2) 14 WAIT (THE WHISPER 81 SONG) OBSESSION (NO ES AMOR) MAR; We Belong Together IDJMG (70.7) 15 PING YANG TWINS (COLLIPARK/TVT) FRANKIE J FEAT. BABY BASH (COLUMBIA/SUM) CES á Girl SUM (73.8) 18, CITY BOY WIT' IT BABY I'M BACK 5 NOR How Could You RMG (76.5) 18 TOM. G (GIGANTIC) BABY BASH FEAT. AKON (LATIUM/UNIVERSAVUMRG) FAN Yourself RMG GUESS WHO LOVES YOU MORE WE BELONG TOGETHER 'me (75.3) 22 RAHEEM DEVAUGHN (JIVE /ZOMBA) MARIAH CAREY (ISLAND /IDJMG) NPR All Because Ot You T.U.G. (68.5) 25 GET EM UP WAIT (THE Tá.-. Grind With Me ATLANTIC (84.6) 30 5 8 WHISPER SONG) FKT MAK-V (COOL MILLION) YIN YANG TWINS (COLLIPARK/TVT) Must Be Nice SUM (73.1) 41 SOLDIER ASAP ATLANTIC (75.8) 5 17 JUST A LIL BIT 43 DESTINY'S CHILD FEAT. U. & LIL WAYNE (COLUMBIA /SUM) 50 CENT (SHADY /AFTERMATH /INTERSCOPE) Errtime UMRG (89.1) 59 GOTTA GO SOLO GIRLFIGHT 7 22 10 13 Doni Stop IDJG (73.1) 63 PATTI LABELLE FEAT. RON ISLET (DEF SOUL CLASSICS /IDJMG) BROOKE VALENTINE (SUBLIMINALNIRGIN) All I Do BAD BOY (76.4) SO MUCH MORE SLOW DOWN 14 8 9 12 I'm A Mess ZOMBA (75.7) FAT JOE (TERROR SQUAD /ATLANTIC) BOBBY VALENTINO (DTP /DEF JAM /IDJMG)

70 EAST 1 THING 3 15 7 10 C -DASH (ZENRA) AMERIE ( COLUMBIA/SUM) IT'S LIKE THAT U DON'T KNOW ME T17 10 )c 8 MARIAN CAREY (ISLAND /IDJMG) TI. GRAND HUSTLE/ATLANTIC) INTERSCOPE (83.3) EVERYDAY LOVE GOIN' 8 6 23 CRAZY M.O.N.E.Y. & THE CURRENCY CLICK (CURRENCY GLOBAL/BOLAMAN'S TALKING -DRUM) 03 NATALIE (LATIUM /UNIVERSAVUMRG) U Don't Know Me ATLANTIC (70.4) 14 GUTTA LIVIN GRIND WITH ME Grind With Me ATLANnc (77.8) 16 19 3 20 6 G MENACE (GOTTA BOY/BOLAMAN'S TALKING -DRUM) PRETTY RICKY (ATLANTIC) Okay ZOMBA (71.9) 17 THE POTION OKAY Hollaback Girt INTERSCOPE (75.6) 19 9 3 16 13 LUDACRIS (DTP /DEF JAM SOUTH /IDJMG) NIVEA (JIVE/ZOMBA) HOW Could You RMG (74.5) 23 OH DISCO INFERNO 8 12 21 Girl COLUMBIA (73.5) 24 CIARA FEAT. LUDACRIS ( SHO 'NUFF- MUSICLINE /LAFACE/ZOMBA) 50 CENT (SHADY/AFTERMATWINTERSCOPE) I'm A Hustle RMG (76.9) 29 THE CORNER HOLLABACK GIRL 25 8 23 4 U Already Know IDJMG (65.5) 39 COMMON FEAT. THE LAST POETS (G.O.O.D./GEFFEN / INTERSCOPE) GWEN STEFAN] ( INTERSCOPE) Errtime UMRG (89.1) SET IT 4 OFF HOW WE DO 30 18 26 All Because D1 You T.U.G. (68.5) YOUNG GUNZ (ROC- A-FELLA/DEF JAM /IDJMG) THE GAME FEAT. 50 CENT (AFTERMATH /G- UNIT / INTERSCOPE) LOSE MY BREATH SUGAR (GIMME Again CAPITOL (69.6) 20 26 22 15 SOME) DESTINY'S CHILD ( COLUMBIA/SUM) TRICK DADDY (SLIP-N- SLIDE/ATLANTIC) LIKE THAT NOTICE ME 34 4 26 MEMPHIS SLEEK (ROC- A- FELLA/DEF JAM /IDJMG) NB RISAI FEAT. ANGELINA (NASTYBOY /UPSTAIRS) I'M A HUSTLA HOW YOU 13 8 28 8 COULD CASSIDY (FULL SURFACE/J /RMG) MARIO (3RD STREET/J /RMG)

LONELY GIRL ADULT R&B AND RHYTHMIC AIRPLAY 51 adult R&B stations and 65 rhythmic stations are AKON (SRC /UNIVERSAL /UMRG) DESTINY'S CHILD (COLUMBIA/SUM) electronically monitored by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems, 24 hours a day. 7 days U ALREADY KNOW O 2005 VNU Business Media, Inc. and Nielsen SoundScan, Inc. R &B/HIPHOP SINGLES 112 (DEE SOUVIDJMG) OMARION (TU.G./EPIC/SUM) SALES: this data is used to compile Hot R&BMip -Hop Singles & Tracks. O 2005 VNU Business Media, Ina and Nielsen SoundScan, Inc. HITPREDICTOR: 02005, Promosquad and HRliedictor are trademarks of Think Fast LLC.

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W Title ARTIST Title .W rat 5 ARTIST Wa IMPRINT 8 NUMBER / DISTRIBUTING LABEL (PRICE) ám .3.á 3ó IMPRINT 8 NUMBER / DISTRIBUTING LABEL (PRICE) a° GY JEFF FOXWORTHY Foxworthy: Double Wide, Single Minded 10 ARY CLE The Right To Bare Arms 1 56 56 58 The Best Of Jeff t 1 1 4 WARNER BROS. 73903/RHINO (18.98 CD /DVD) O+ W 0R7 8) DARRYL WORLEY RASCAL FLATTS 59 64 Darryl Worley 12 Feels Like Today 1 57 (13.98) LYRIC STREET 165049 /HOLLYWOOD (18.98) DREAMWORKS 002322 /UMGN SOUNDTRACK KEITH URBAN 1 Nashville Star 2005 Finalists 58 Be Here UNIVERSAL SOUTH 004337 (13 98) CAPITOL 77489 (18.98) © © PACE GRETCHEN WILSON ALABAMA Hits 10 The 1 cD66 67 28 Ultimate Alabama: 20 #1 Here For Party 0 SETTER RCA 64196 /SONY BMG STRATEGIC MARKETING GROUP (18.98) EPIC 90903 /SONY MUSIC (18.98) 00 GARY ALLAN SUGARLAND Twice The Speed Of Life 5 60 58 56 See If I Care 2 MERCURY 002172 /UMGN (16.98) MCA NASHVILLE 000111 /UMGN (13.98/8.98) TIM MCGRAW SOUNDTRACK Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again 10 Live Like You Were Dying © 1 JACK/WARNER BROS. 48930/WRN (18.98) CURB 78858 (18.98) VARIOUS ARTISTS DEANA CARTER 26 4 1 The Story Of My Life Totally Country Vol. VANGUARD (16 98) SONY BMG. WEA /UNIVERSAL 67287/RLG (18.98) 79765 KENNY CHESNEY BILL ENGVALL A Decade Of Laughs 27 When The Sun Goes Down © 1 JACK/WARNER BROS. 48815/WRN (13.98) ONO 58801 /RLG (18.98/12.98) SHANIA TWAIN JOE NICHOLS Revelation 3 Greatest Hits © 1 (13.98) MERCURY 003072 /UMGN (13.98) UNIVERSAL SOUTH 002514 TRACY BYRD 14 KENNY CHESNEY 1 Greatest Hits 10 6 5 Be As You Are: Songs From An Old Blue Chair BNA (18.98) BOA 61530/RLG (18.98) 64861/RLG BIG & RICH RODNEY CARRINGTON Hits 11 Horse Of A Different Color D t Greatest WARNER BROS. 48520/WRN (18.98) CAPITOL 94164 (18.98) ELVIS PRESLEY TOBY KEITH 2 2 Elvis: Ultimate Gospel 30 Greatest Hits © RCA MARKETING GROUP (18.98) DREAMWORKS 002323 /UMGN (13.98) 57868 /SONY BMG STRATEGIC GEORGE STRAIT CONWAY TWITTY 25 Number Ones 29 50 Number Ones © 1 (13.98) MCA NASHVILLE 000459 /UMGN (25.98) MCA NASHVILLE /UTV 003084/UME TRACE ADKINS TRAVIS TRITT My Honky Tonk History 7 Songs About Me 1 92084 /SONY MUSIC (18.98) CAPITOL 64512 (18.98) COLUMBIA WAYLON JENNINGS MONTGOMERY GENTRY 2 Ultimate Waylon Jennings 16 You Do Your Thing RCA HERITAGE (18.98) COLUMBIA 90558/SONY MUSIC (18.98) 57267/BMG MIRANDA LAMBERT CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED Soul Gravy 5 Kerosene 1 UNIVERSAL SOUTH 001888 (13.98) EPIC 92026 /SONY MUSIC (12.98) PAT GREEN 6 BRAD PAISLEY 1 Lucky Ones Mud On The Tires © REPUBLIC /UMGN (13.98) ARISTA NASHVILLE 50605 /RLG (18.98/12.98) /MERCURY 003522 MARTINA MCBRIDE RANDY TRAVIS Passing Through 23 Martina 1 WARNER BROS. (18.98) RCA 54207/RLG (18 98/11.98) WORD -CURB 863481 LEE ANN WOMACK RON WHITE Drunk In Public 11 There's More Where That Came From 3 PARALLEL MCA NASHVILLE 003073` /UMGN (13.98) /HIP -0 001582/UME (13.98) CHELY WRIGHT BLAKE SHELTON Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill 3 75 71 65 The Metropolitan Hotel 18 WARNER BROS. 48728/WRN (18.98) PAINTED RED 12022OUALTONE (15.98)

CRAIG MORGAN My Kind Of Livin' 7 BROKEN BOW 75472 (17.98)

BROOKS & DUNN The Greatest Hits Collection II 2 ARISTA NASHVILLE 63271/RLG (1898) TUI JOSH GRACIN 24 Josh Gracin LYRIC STREET 165045 /HOLLYWOOD (18.98) AL13lJIVIS JEFF BATES BLUEGRASS 25 26 Rainbow Man 14 CD RCA 67071/RLG (17.98/11.98) ,15 Title BLAINE LARSEN aW ARTIST 25 23 24 Off To Join The World 14 IMPRINT NUMBER / DISTRIBUTING LABEL GIANTSLAYER /BNA 66012 /RLG (17.98) _!W3 8 + STATION #1 ALISON KRAUSS + UNION STATION Both Ways ALISON KRAUSS UNION 6 1 22 Lonely Runs 26 29 27 Lonely Runs Both Ways ROUNDER 610525 ROUNDER 610525 (17.98) Q 22 WKS DWIGHT YOAKAM RHONDA VINCENT AND THE RAGE Ragin' Live 27 28 32 The Very Best Of Dwight Yoakam 10 2 2 7 REPRISE 78964'RHINO 118.98) ROUNDER 610553 WILLIE NELSON VARIOUS ARTISTS Bill Presents: A Gospel Bluegrass Homecoming Volume One 28 27 29 Songs 13 8 77 Gaither LOST HIGHWAY/HIP -0. UTV 002300 UME (13.98) 3AITHER MUSIC GROUP 42459 LEANN RIMES OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW O.C.M.S. 29 30 28 This Woman 21 3 63 CURB 78859 (18.98) o VETTWERK 30349 SOUNDTRACK MiLORETTA LYNN Van Lear Rose The Appalachians )AALTONE 01201 50 INTERSCOPE 002513 (13.981, DIERKS BENTLEY RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER Brand New Strings 31 32 37 Dierks Bentley CAPITOL 39814 (18.98/12.98) ìKAGGS FAMILY /LYRIC STREET 901006/HOLLYWOOD BILLY DEAN BILL MONROE AND HIS BLUE GRASS BOYS The Definitive Collection 32 26 19 Let Them Be Little B CURB 78662 (1818) )ECCA /MCA/CHRONICLES 004424/UME STEVE IVEY TERRI CLARK 4 9 40 20 Best Of Bluegrass Gospel 33 31 31 Greatest Hits 1994 -2004 MADACY SPECIAL PRODUCTS 5338 /MADACY MERCURY 001906/UMGN (13.98) o VARIOUS ARTISTS REBA MCENTIRE To 4 9 7 16 Pickin' On Vince Gill: A Bluegrass Tribute Q37 42 Room Breathe UMH MCA NASHVILLE 000451/UMGN (13.98/8.98) 8863 RANDY TRAVIS STEVE IVEY Best Of Bluegrass 35 33 36 The Very Best Of Randy Travis 10 /MADACY WARNER BROS. 78996/RHINO (18.98) ® MADACY CHRISTIAN 50472 VARIOUS ARTISTS ANDY GRIGGS I 7 10 77 Bill Gaither Presents: A Gospel Bluegrass Homecoming Volume Two o38 35 This Gotta See 42460 RCA 59630. RLG (16.98) 6AITHER MUSIC GROUP ALAN JACKSON THE GRASCALS The Grascais 37 35 33 Greatest Hits Volume II D ARISTA NASHVILLE 54860 /RLG (18.98) te) ROUNDER 610549 = DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER SHOOTER JENNINGS 4 You Gotta Dig A Little Deeper 39 39 Put The O Back In Country 29 13 4 UNIVERSAL SOUTH 003816' (13.98) ROUNDER 610557 JIMMY BUFFETT CHATHAM COUNTY LINE Route 23 39 34 30 License To Chill 1 MAILBOAT RCA 62270: RLG (18.96) `EP ROC 2087 = YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND JULIE ROBERTS Mountain Tracks: Volume 3 40 36 34 Julie Roberts 9- 15 12 28 MERCURY 001902 /UMGN (13.98/8.98) FROG PAD 204 PHIL VASSAR 41 42 44 Shaken Not Stirred 10 ARISTA NASHVILLE 61591/13LG (17.98) LEANN RIMES 42 44 38 Greatest Hits 3 CURB 78829 (18.98) JAMIE O'NEAL 43 41 40 Brave 6 CAPITOL 79894 (18.98) TOBY KEITH 44 47 46 Shock'n Y'A)) El 1 DREAMWORKS 450435/UMGN (18.98:12 98) A, STILL NOT OFF OF LYNN'S `ROSE' LEE ANN WOMACK BLOOM 45 45 43 Greatest Hits 2 MCA NASHVILLE 001883 /UMGN (18.98) 0 In an otherwise soft week for country album sales, increase is the largest on the chart, and follows last DIXIE CHICKS 46 43 45 Top Of The World Tour Live 3 MONUMENT /COLUMBIA 90794/SONY MUSIC (13.98) two veteran acts carry the freight this week. Repeat week's increase of 72 %. During the CMT awards JO DEE MESSINA 47 48 51 Greatest Hits 1 CURB 78790 (18.98) broadcasts of the show, Lynn received the Johnny Cash Visionary TRACE ADKINS 48 46 54 Greatest Hits Collection, Volume I April II CMT Music Award, presented by Martina McBride and CAPITOL 81512 (18.98/10.98) LONESTAR Awards push Coun- Gretchen Wilson. 49 52 50 From There To Here: Greatest Hits Is BNA 67076/RLG (18.98/12.98) ALAN JACKSON try Music Hall of The cable network also accounts for the only oth- 50 50 48 What I Do U 1 ARISTA NASHVILLE 63103 /RLG (18.98) Fame member Loret- er double-digit percentage increase, a 16% uptick SARA EVANS Restless 3 RCA 67074/RLG (18.98/12.98) ta Lynn's "Van Lear for Alabama's "Ultimate Alabama: 20 #r Hits" ADKINS TRACE Comin' On Strong II 3 -59) Fame" April CAPITOL 40517 (18.98/12.98) Rose" up i,000 units (66 following an "Inside segment

LONESTAR Lets Be Us Again 2 for a weekly total of 21. The venerable group takes the Pacesetter tro- BNA 59751: RLG (18.98) phy, and its 1988 "Alabama Live" set re- enters Top SHEDAISY Sweet Right Here 2 approximately LYRIC STREET 165044 /HOLLYWOOD (18.981 5,00o. Lynn's 24% Country Catalog -Wade Jessen ANNE MURRAY All Of Me 13 STRAIGHTWAY 63231 (22 98)

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(1) HOT . NI7. TITLE Artist . 3° -1TLE Artist IMPRINT & NUMBER / PROMOTION LABEL 7513 :c 3 IiIODUCER (SONGWRITER) IMPRINT & NUMBER f PROMOTION LAV, #1 IT S GETTING BETTER ALL. THE T ME Brooks & Dunn ELP SOMEBODY Van Zant /WK 3) c4 '.I.WRIGHT (R.BC,:. O ARISTA NASHVILLE P WRIGHTJ.SCAIFE (K.RAINES,J.STEELE) te COLUMs ANYTHING BUT MINE Kenny Chesney IT'S 1 A HEARTACHE 2 1 F.5 Trick Pony I 3' B.CANNON,K.CHESNEY (S.CARUSOE) e BNA Title track CD HOWARD (R.SCOTT,S.WOLFE) O ASYLUM-CUR GONE Montgomery 3 3 4' Gentry from Adkins' I SEE ME Travis Tritt J. STEELE (B.DIPIERO,J.STEELE) 33 33 OO COLUMBIA CD 4 IJ.WALKER,JR.,TTRITT (C.BEATHARD,C.MOHR) 0 COLUMR' current album THAT'S WHAT I LOVE ABOUT 4 4 2 SUNDAY Craig Morgan °ROBABLY WOULDN'T BE THIS WAY LeAnn Rimes C.MORGAN,P..O'DONNELL (A.DORSEY,M.NARMORE) 40 BROKEN BOW is his 10th top CD ,75 HUFF (J.KENNEDY,T.KIDD) O ASYLUM -CU. MY GIVE A 5 5 DAMN'S BUSTED Jo Dee Messina 10 single; F SHE WERE ANY OTHER WOMAN Buddy Jewell B.GALLIMORE,T.MCGRAW (J.DIFFIE,T.SHAPIRO,T.MARTIN) 36 CURB gains 2.3 mil- kl FUNDIS (B. BEAVERS ,K.LOVELACE,C.HARRINGTON) BO COLUMI HOMEWRECKER ï 7 Gretchen Wilson NAITIN' ON THE WONDERFUL Aaron Lines M.WRIGHT,J.SCAIFE (G.WILSON,R.RUTHERFORD,G.TEREN) lion audience 36 :43 42 00 EPIC /EMN LINDSEY,T.VERGES (ANGELO,D.BERG,H.LINDSEY) 0 BI: IF HEAVEN impressions 6 8 Andy Griggs SOMEBODY'S HERO Jamie O'Neal R.SCRUGGS (G.PETERS) :a 46 O RCA this week, up . s TEGALL (J.0'NEAL.S. SMITH,E HILL) O CAPIT SONGS ABOUT ME 11 13 Trace Adkins 11% SEG IN THE CLOSET Kenny Chesney S.HENDRICKS (S.SMITH.E.HILL) O CAPITOL Q B-CANNON,K.CHESNEY (K.CHESNEY,B.JAMES) WHAT'S A GUY GOTTA DO Joe Nichols SOMETHING A 10 10 43 LIKE BROKEN HEART Hanna- McEuen B. ROWAN (J.NICHOLS,K.LOVELACE,D.SAMPSON) 0 UNIVERSAL SOUTH STROUD,J.HANNA,J.MCEUEN (J.HANNA,R.REYNOLDS,A.MILLER) O MCA NASHVIL.. HONKY TONK U 8 9 Toby Keith HICKTOWN Jason Aldean J.STROUD,T.KEITH (T.KEITH) 7 55 O DREAMWORKS 'J.KNOx (V,MCGEHE,J.RICH,B.KENNY) BROKEN BO:. LOT OF LEAVIN' LEFT 13 15 TO DO Dierks Bentley SKIN Rascal Flatts B.BEARERS (B.BEAVERS,D.RUTTAN,D.BENTLEY) 7 39 O CAPITOL = ASCAL FLATTS.M.BRIGHT,M.WILLIAMS (D.JOHNSON,J.HENRY) e LYRIC STREC' MAKING 15 17 MEMORIES OF US Keith Urban STAY WITH ME (BRASS BED) Josh Gracie O.HUFF,K.URBAN (R.CROWELL) e CAPITOL Fi WILLIAMS (B.JAMES,T.MCBRIDE,J.HUGHES) O LYRIC STREI- BABY GIRL 13 9 6 Sugarland HILLBILLIES Hot Apple Pie G.FUNDIS (K.BUSH.K HALL,J.NETTLES,T.BLESER) 2 48 BOO MERCURY R.LANOIS,G.MCDOWELL (B.SEALS,K.PLUSH,G.MCDOWELL) O DREAMWOKF: NOTHIN' TO LOSE Group crosses 14 12 11 Josh Gracin BRING ME DOWN Miranda Lambert M.WILLIAMS (K.SAVIGAR,M.CHAGNON) 6 53 O LYRIC STREET Airpower ELIDDELL,M.WRUCKE (M.LAMBERT,T.HOWARD) O EPIC /EM'. DRUGS OR JESUS 14 14 Tim McGraw threshold, GEORGIA RAIN Trisha Yearwood R.GALLIMORE,T.MCGRAW,D.SMITH )B.JAMES,A. MAYO,T.VEREES,C.LINDSEY) O CURB G. FUNDIS (E.HILL,K.ROCHELLE) MCA NASHVILL YOU'LL BE THERE appearing in (1) 17 21 George Strait ALABAMA Cross Canadian Ragweed T BROWN (C.MAYO) O4 49 n MCA NASHVII I F the top 20 in MCCLURE,CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED (C.CANADA,T.ROBERSON) O UNIVERSAL SOU AIR FAST CARS 18 23 7 AND FREEDOM Rascal Flatts audience and 5TH OF JULY Shooter Jennings Featuring George Jones POWER M.BRIGHT,M.WILLIAMS,RASCAL FLATTS (G.LEVCX,N.THRASHER,W.MOBLEY) 59 O LYRIC STREET detections J. COBB,T.BROWN (S.JENNINGS) O UNIVERSAL SOU]. CLASS REUNION (THAT USED TO BE JS) Lonestar MY NAME @ 16 18 4E 47 George Canyon O. HUFF ( R .MCDONALD,F.J.MYERS,D.PFRIMMER) rankings. 48 0 BNA T.DUBOIS,S.MANDILE (G.CANYON,G.SAMPSON) 0 UNIVERSAL SOUL 19 I'LL TAKE THAT AS A YES (THE HOT TUB SONG) Phil Vassar THE GOOD LIFE 2C 41 Trent Willmon F. ROGERS,PVASSAR (J.MCELROY,V.MELAMED) 49 3f O ARISTA NASHVILLE PROSEAS (T.WILLMON,B.PINSON) O COLUMBI LONG, 20 22 SLOW KISSES Jeff Bates ONE BELIEVER Diamond Rio B.CHANCEY.K.BEARD,D.MALLOY (J.BATES,G.BRADBERRY,B.HAYSLIP) Tilo repeats 50 4= 45 O ACE M.D.CLUTE,DIAMOND RIO (M .BEESON,D. PFRIMMER,M.REID) ARISTA NASHVILL!: BIG TIME last week's CD 21 2, Big & Rid - DON'T! Shania Twain B.KENNY,J.RICH,PWORLEY (B.KENNY,J.RICH,A.APARO) 51 4E 30 0 WARNER BROS. /WRP feat of R.J.LANGE (S.TWAIN,R.J.LANGE) O MERCUR IF SOMETHING 22 25 SHOULD HAPPEN Darryl Worley garnering HE OUGHTA KNOW THAT BY NOW Lee Ann Womack E ROGERS (J.BROWN,D.TURNBULL,D.DEMAY) o O DREAMWORKE B.GALLIMORE (J.SPILLMAN,C.INGERSOLL) 0 MCA NASHVILL:, airplay at the GOODBYE TIME Blake Sheltor NOT ME Keni © 23 26 53 4; 50 Thomas Feat. Vince Gill And Emmylou Harris B.BRADDDCK (R.MURRAH.J.D.HICKS) most new 0 WARNER BROS./WRr B.MAHER,M.SELBY (K.THOMAS,B.MONTANA,B.MAHER) MURAIS DON'T ASK ME HOW I KNOW Bobby Pinsor stations, witft THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE 24 2' 44 Brian McComas , SCAIFE,B. PINSON (B. PINSON,B.BUTLER,B.JONES) 54 4; 0 RC- at least six L.REYNOLDS (B.M000MAS) LYRIC STREET SOMETHING MORE 29 33 4 Sugarlanc plays at SOMEWHERE BETWEEN TEXAS AND MEXICO Pat Green G.FUNDIS (K.HALL,J. an 5 52 NETTLES ,K.BUSH OO MERCUR' D.UEHMAN (T.SUMMAR,I.KELLEY) 0 REPUBLIC /UNIVERSAUMERCUR PICKIN' WILDFLOWERS additional 22 25 23 Keith Anderson TONIGHT'S NOT THE NIGHT Randy Rogers Band J. STEELE (K.ANDERSON,J.RICH,K.WILLIAMS) 56 5) 51 W 0 ARISTA NASHVILL signals. Also R FOSTER (R.ROGERS,R.FOSTER) Co SMITH ENTERTAINMENT THE 27 TALKIN' SONG REPAIR BLUES Alan Jackson takes the A REAL FINE PLACE TO START 31 57.; MEW Sara Evans K. STEGALL (D.LINDE) 0 ARISTA NASHVILL= S.EVANS,M.BRIGHT (R.FOSTER,G.DUCAS) DON'T biggest 26 29 WORRY 'BOUT A THING SheDaisr WHAT YOU AIN'T GONNA GET Lauren Lucas D. HUFF,SHEDAISY (K.OSBORN,J.DEERE) increase, up O LYRIC STREW B.WATSON (M.HUMMON,T.SHAPIRO) O WARNER BROS./WRI: BABY DOLL 3.5 million C) 28 32 Pat Green NO ONE'LL EVER LOVE ME Rebecca Lynn Howard D. GERMAN (P.GREEN,R.THOMAS) 0 REPUBLIC /UNIVERSAUMERCUFfe impressions, B.CANNON (C.BAKERT,S.BAKER,K.SHIVER) ARISTA NASHVILLE MY SISTER 31 37 Reba McEntir3 up 59 %. ALCOHOL Brad Paisley R. MCENTIRE,B.CANNON,N.WILSON (R.DEAN,B.BAKER,A.DA_LEY) Q Co MCA NASHVILLE PROSEAS (B.PAISLEY) ARISTA NASHVILLE

CC)l1N I RY SINGLES SALI=S RFTWEEN THE RI_I(_I_ET' Dai PROVIDED BY aÇ t; x Y TITLE `TIME' MARCHES ON 53 3g ARTIST (IMPRINT / DISTRIBUTING LABEL) See chart leg :Idirr u.s and explanations. YIII Iw indicates re=ently :ester title, IF SHE WERE ANY OTHER WOMAN indicates New r e ease. FOR BROOKS & DUNN BUDDY JEWELL (COLUMBIA/SONY MUCn. RESTLESS ARTIST/Title/LARELrS :s e Chart Rank Zt ALISON KRAUSS + UNION STATION (ROUNDER) COUNTRY Despite an audience erosion BABY GIRL of 629,000 impressions, chart 3 3 3E SUGARLAND (MERCURY /UMGN) fitting Better All The 'ime ARISTA I45MJULE (99 4) 1 veterans Brooks & Dunn achieve the i9th No. r of their ca- THE BUMPER OF MY S.U.V. K if 'iea'E 1 RCA (94.8) 7 5 2 CHELY WRIGHT (PAINTED RED) TRACE AD t oegs bout Me CAPITOL (79.5) 8 reer with "It's Getting Better All the Time." One of three pre- YOU DON'T LIE HERE ANYMORE JOE NICHO' N is 's t Guy Gotta OR SOUTH 6 2- UNIVEFCII (t11. !) 9 viously unreleased tracks from "The SHELLY FAIRCHILD (COLUMBINSONY MUSIC) Greatest Hits Collection KEITH URB Axne klemories Of Us coPITO. (77.8) 12 HURT 6 4 TIM MCGR ling; )I Jesus CURB (76.8) 15 II," the new single is the duo's first chart- topper since "Red JOHNNY CASH (AMERICAN /LOST HIGHWAY) GEORGE S 1011 Be There MCA NASHVIIIILE (85.0) VIVA LAS VEGAS 16 Dirt Road" ruled in the Aug. 2, 2003, issue. Top audience 7 1- PHIL VASS UI Ta a - oat As A Yes (The Ho Tub Song) ORS -A NAS IVLLE182.4) THE ORASCALS WITH SPECIAL GUEST DOLLY PARTON (ROUNDER) 19 JEFF BATE RCA penetration is tracked at WUSN Chicago, which contributes GETAWAY CAR Lnç Slow (asses (97.1) 20 THE DARRYL WO It Something Should Hap{ -en DREAMWLES ;76.1) 22 JENKINS (CAPITOL) more than T million impressions to the weekly total of 32.8 PICTURE BLAKE SHELTO GO bye Time WARNER BRCS. (77.8) 23 9 I RE-ENTRY KID ROCK FEATURING ALLISON MOORER (UNIVERSAL SOUTH) KEITH ANDERS ri:(i0' WIId110Wers ARISñ NASHVILLE 17r..í1 26 million. Other top audience stations include KZLA Los An- BLAME IT ON MAMA REBA MCENT t1ß' aster MCA NASHVILLE "10 ] RE-ENTtY (E0.1) 30 geles (988,000), KILT Houston (859,000) and KSCS Dallas THE JENKINS (CAPITOL) TRICK PON. Its 1 16alsache ASYLUM.CURB (81.5) 32 TRAVIS TR! ee ITV COLUMBIA (75.6) 33 (812,000). "Better" logs the most spins during the tracking HOT COUNTR. SINGLES & TRACKS: 118 country stations are electronically LEANN RIM P obas Wouldn't Be This Wry ASYLUM -CLJI (-3.3) 34 week at WKCN Columbus, Ga., monitored by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. BUDDY JE H S it Were Any Other Woman cULUMBU (12 3) 35 Airpower awarded to songs appearing in the top 20 on both the AARON LI lhai:ir' : n The Wonderful BN0.416.6) 36 where Nielsen Broadcast Data BDS Airplay and Audience charts for the first time with increases in both detections and audience. 0 2005 VNU Business Media, Inc. All rights reserved. HOT JAMIE &nett ly's Hero CAPITOL (75 1: 37 Systems detects 97 plays. Mean- COUNTRY SINGLES SALES: é0 2005 VNU Business Media, Inc. and Nielsen SoundScan, Inc. All rights reserved. HITPREDICTOR: © 2005, while, WSIX Nashville provides Promosquad and HitPredictor are trademarks of Think Fast LLC. ALL CHARTS: See Chart Legend for rules and explanations. the largest increase in plays, up 25 spins for a weekly total of 47. Don't miss another important Brooks & Dunn are nominated (C)UNTICY IVIUSIc UPDAl'E in the top vocal duo category for the Visit www.BillboardRadioMonitor.com Academy of Country Music sign up to register for your free Country Radio Blast. Awards, slated for May 17 on CBS. 13îf1boarclRaclioMonitor.c,om -Wade Jessen

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. RONAN TYNAN MARIO (USA) J. SUI,. I,.: DI CASTING CROWNS 3 82 28 '5 5 -INTEGRITY RONAN DECCA 003863/EMICMG CANDY SHOP CASTING CROWNS BEACH STREET /REUNION 10723 /PROVIDENT 2 2 50 CENT INTERSCOPE VARIOUS ARTISTS STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN 4 29 ?8 31 WOW HITS 2005 1106/EMICMG ALL THINGS NEW SPARROW 6897 /EMICMG UN MONDE PARFAIT WORD- CURB/PROVIDENT 3 4 ILONA SWITCHFOOT BILL & GLORIA GAITHER ANO THEIR HOMECOMING FRIENDS MITRECEY SCORPIO 6 5 113 30 22 8 THE BEAUTIFUL LETDOWN COLUMBIA/SPARROW 1976 /EMICMG ISRAEL HOMECOMING GAITHER MUSIC GROUP 2609 /EMICMG THIS THE WAY TO) AMARILLO 4 5 (IS TONY CHRISTIE FT. PETER KAY TV JARS OF CLAY SELAH UNIVERSAL 6 6 5 ® 34 48 REDEMPTION SONGS ESSENTIAL 10758 /PROVIDENT-INTEGRITY HIDING PLACE CURB 78834/WORD -CURB 1, 2 STEP 5 3 CIABA FT. MISSY ELLIOT SHO'NUFFMUSICLINE/LAFACE / ZOMBA PASSION WORSHIP BAND POINT OF GRACE 7 2 2 i 32 27 21 I YOU BROS. 86324/WORD CURB SWITCH PASSION: HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD SIXSTEPS /SPARROW 3574 /EMICMG . CHOOSE WORD -CURB /WARNER 6 2 WILL SMITH INTERSCOPE CHRIS TOMLIN VARIOUS ARTISTS 8 31 33 33 28 INTEGRITY'S INTEGRITY 83197/PROWDENT- INTEGRITYIO 7 ECRIS L'HISTOIRE ARRIVING SIXSTEPS /SPARROW 4243 /EMICMG (WORSHIP NEXT /MARANATIIAMNO JEREMY CAMP BILL & GLORIA GAITHER AND THEIR HOMECOMING FRIENDS GREGORY LEMARCHAL MERCURY 9 10 23 34 20 8 RESTORED BEC 8615 /EMICMG i JERUSALEM GAITHER MUSIC GROUP 2608 /EMICMG WAY DOWN 8 N SINAI BEACH NORMA JEAN ELVIS PRESLEY RCA 35 37 8 IMMERSED VICTORY 2722 0' GOD, THE AFTERMATH SOLID STATE/TOOTH 8 NAIL 5392/EMICMG LIFT ME UP 9 8 MAE THE AFTERS MORA MUTE 38 32 5 I WISH WE ALL WIN INO /EPIC 93618 /PROVIDENT -INTEGRITY RICH GIRL THE EVERGLOW TOOTH 8 NAIL 5394 /EMICMG COULD 10 6 KUTLESS NEWSBOYS GWEN STEFAN( FT. EVE INTERSCOPE 37 36 25 STRONG TOWER BEC 5391 /EMICMG DEVOTION SPARROW 5547 /EMICMG F * *K THEM ALL 11 59 MERCYME BARLOWGIRL MYLENE FARMER POLYDOR 38 39 52 UNDONE INO 82947/PROVIDENT -INTEGRITY BARLOWGIRL FERVENT 30046 /PROVIDENT- INTEGRITY I LIKE THE WAY 12 N BODYROCKERS MERCURY RELIENT K JEREMY CAMP ' 39 42 62 CARRIED ME THE WORSHIP PROJECT BEC 9613 /EMICMG FROM ZERO TO HERO MMHMM GOTEE/CAPITOL 2953 /EMICMG . 13 14 ZOEGIRL ELVIS PRESLEY SARAH CONNOR X- CELLISONY BMG i 40 4E 42 ROOM TO BREATHE SPARROW 3296 /EMICMG ELVIS: ULTIMATE GOSPEL RCA 57868 /SONY BMG STRATEGIC MARKETING GROUP TOUT LE BONHEUR DU MONDE . 14 15 TOBYMAC MARTHA MUNIZZI SINSEMILIA EPIC 15 29 41 20 40 THE TO MARTHA MUNIZZI 0001 GET RIGHT WELCOME TO DIVERSE CITY FOREFRONT 6417 /EMICMG . BEST IS YET COME 15 11 MICHAEL W. SMITH BEBE WINANS JENNIFER LOPEZ EPIC 17 16 26 42 3f `9 HEALING RAIN REUNION 10073 /PROVIDENT- INTEGRITY DREAM STILL WATERS/TMG 93967/WORD -CURB NATALIE GRANT THIRD DAY 18 14 5 43 AWAKEN CURB 78860 /WORD -CURB WIRE ESSENTIAL 10728/PROVIDENT -INTEGRITY SUPERCHIC[K] KRISTEN CHENOWETH 24 4 44 4 3 BEAUTY FROM PAIN INPOP 1279 /EMICMG AS I AM SONY CLASSICAL/INTEGRITY 83429 /PROVIDENT- INTEGRITY VARIOUS ARTISTS VARIOUS ARTISTS 20 18 2E 45 a 12 I CAN ONLY IMAGINE INO /TIME LIFE 19223 /PROVIDENT-INTEGRITY HERE I AM TO WORSHIP 2 WORSHIP TOGETHER 3579 /EMICMG ++!! APRIL 27. 2005 SMOKIE NORFUL SWITCHFOOT pccii 20 - 2f 4' 4565 /EMICMG MICHAEL BUBLE NOTHING WITHOUT YOU EMI GOSPEL 7795 /EMICMG N7 THE EARLY YEARS: 1997 -2000 RE:THINK/SPARROW 1 4 VARIOUS ARTISTS 10 BILL & GLORIA GAITHER AND THEIR HOMECOMING FRIENDS ITS TIME REPRISE 4 47 X 2005. 17 ROCK HITS AEC E "5 _'.11CMG CHURCH IN THE WILDWOOD GAITHER MUSIC GROUP 2370 /EMICMG 50 CENT CHRISTIAN 2 1 THE MASSACRE INTERSCOPE GREATEST VARIOUS ARTISTS KJ -52 31 E

PLR ' 1 BEHIND THE MUSIK (A BOY NAMED JONAH) UPROK/BEC 6606 /EMICMG MOBY GAINER MORE THAN 50 MOST LOVED HYMNS 2 3 3 ISRAEL AND NEW BREED GAITHER VOCAL BAND HOTEL MUTE 30 4' C 25 LIVE FROM ANOTHER LEVEL INTEGRITY GOSPEL 82975,,PROVIDENT- INTEGRITY BEST OF THE GAITHER VOCAL BAND GAITHER MUSIC GROUP 2569 /EMICMG GREEN DAY ® 4 5 PHILLIPS, CRAIG AND DEAN OUT OF EDEN AMERICAN IDIOT REPRISE 25 23 2) 4 LET THE WORSHIPPERS ARISE INO 83071 /PROVIDENT -INTEGRITY HYMNS GOTEE 2941 /EMICMG 5 AKON TROUBLE SRC /UNIVERSAL SIND HELDEN 6 8 WIR VON HIER AN BLIND VIRGIN GARBAGE 7 2 BLEED LIKE ME A8E/WARNER BROS. KEANE 8 3 HOPES AND FEARS ISLAND BASEMENT JAXX ARTIST ARTIST 9 6 THE SINGLES XL RECORDINGS TITLE IMPRINT & NUMBER / DISTRIBUTING LABEL TITLE IMPRINT 8 NUMBER / DISTRIBUTING LABEL NENA THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA 10 9 DONNIE MCCLURKIN WILLST DU MIT MIR WARNER MUSIC REAL GEHN PSALMS. HYMNS 8 SPIRITUAL SONGS +' í', I ATOM BOMB WORLD 63959 11 7 BOEHSE ONKELZ BRIDGJETTE TAYLOR VARIOUS ARTISTS -0 11 LIVE IN HAMBURG SPV WOW GOSPEL 2005 WORD -CUHF ' a.CMG /VERITY 65344 / ZOMBA BRIDGJETTE TAYLOR ABLIFE 4000 TONY CHRISTIE VASHAWN MITCHELL 12 12 KURT CARR PROJECT 32 3 DEFINITIVE COLLECTION UNIVERSAL TV ONE CHURCH GOSPO CENTRIC 70058 /ZOMBA BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS TYSCOT 4145/TASEIS MARIAH CAREY VARIOUS ARTISTS 13 10 4 U MISSISSIPPI MASS CHOIR 27 65 THE EMANCIPATION OF MIMI ISLAND /DEF JAM o NOT BY MIGHT, NOR BY POWER MALACO 6035 WOW GOSPEL 2004 WORD /EMICMG/VERITY 57494/ZOMBA MARIO SMOKIE NORFUL NICOLE C. MULLEN 14 19 5 29 33 32 TURNING POINT J/SONY BMG NOTHING WITHOUT YOU EMI GOSPEL 77795 EVERYDAY PEOPLE WORD -CURB 86317/WARNER BROS. SHAKIN' STEVENS RUBEN STUDDARD DEITRICK HADDON 15 26 6 22 78 35 THE COLLECTION EPIC 6 I NEED AN ANGEL CROSSROADS TYSCOTNERITY 59482/ZOMBA GREATEST ISRAEL AND NEW BREED THE GOSPEL MIRACLES 39 6 Q GAINER LIVE FROM ANOTHER LEVEL C BREAK THROUGH M.1' 'I J MOSS SHADRACH 8 7 28 THE J MOSS PROJECT GOSI'U CLN !NIL 7000S,ZUMBA I WONT WORRY NO MORE MICAH STAMPLEY BEN HARPER AND THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA 8 4 31 31 RADIO AIRPLAY INFORMATION FROM 17 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES AS MONITORED AND THE SONGBOOK OF MICAH DEXTERITY SOUNDS 66933/EMI GOSPEL THERE WILL RE A LIGHT VIRGIN I20ú' TABLATEB BY NIELSEN MUSIC CONTROL o GLORY MINISTRY TROY SNEED 12 17 SHEKINAH 49 4 3 3 APRIL 27, 2005 10 LIVE KINGDOM 1011 /BOOKWORLD A STATE OF WORSHIP EMTRO GOSPEL 1505 LET ME LOVE YOU SOUNDTRACK 91 BISHOP PAUL S. MORTON & THE FGBCF MASS CHOIR 1 1 15 85 ae 35 MARIO - , -Ila THE FIGHTING TEMPTATIONS MUSIC WORLD /COLUMBIA 90286 /SONY MUSIC LET IT BAIN TEHILLAH /LIGHT 5497 /COMPENDIA RICH GIRL THE MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY THE SOUL SEEKERS 2 2 12 11 2 GWEN STEFAN( FT. EVE INTERSCOPE IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD: LIVE IN HOUSTON EMI GOSPEL 74873 THE SOUL SEEKERS MY BLOCK/GOSPO CENTRIC 67632 /ZOMBA BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE SAINTS UNIFIED VOICES THE RANCE ALLEN GROUP 3 3 13 16 16 36 36 GREEN DAY REPRISE fF ONE VOICE MANY ROADS 0003 THE LIVE EXPERIENCE TYSCOT 4140/TASEIS SHIVER MARTHA MUNIZZI VICKI YOHE 4 l 14 9 67 '.9 37 63 NATALIE IMBROGLIO SONY BMG THE BEST IS YET TO COME MARTHA MUNIZZI 0001 I JUST WANT YOU PURESPRINGS GOSPEL 84230/EMI GOSPEL IF THERE'S ANY JUSTICE BEBE WINANS TONEX & THE PECULIAR PEOPLE 5 7 15 13 9 34 50 LEMAR SONY BMG DREAM STILL WATERS/TMG 90727/SONY MUSIC 443 OUT THE BOX VERITY /JIVE 53713/ZOMBA OVER AND OVER VARIOUS ARTISTS VARIOUS ARTISTS 6 10 16 18 22 41 38 43 NELLY FT TIM MCGRAW UNIVERSAL RECORDS GOTTA HAVE GOSPEL! VOL. 2 INTEGRITY GOSPEL/GOSPO CENTRIC 70072/ZOMBA BISHOP T.D. JAKES PRESENTS: HE-MOTIONS DEXTERITY SOUNDS 77796/EMI GOSPEL ITS LIKE THAT ANOINTED AARON NEVILLE 7 5 17 14 44 7 MARIAN CAREY ISLAND /DEF JAM NOW IS THE TIME COLUMBIA/INTEGRITY GOSPEL 90929/SONY MUSIC GOSPEL ROOTS TELL IT 60897/EMI GOSPEL CANDY SHOP LASHUN PACE VARIOUS ARTISTS 8 r 18 17 8 J{3 41 40 50 CENT INTERSCOPE ITS MY TIME EMI GOSPEL 73668 ALL STAR GOSPEL HITS VOLUME 1: PRAISE 8 WORSHIP WORD -CURB 86303/WARNER BROS. BAD DAY FRED HAMMOND EXCELSIOR 9 13 19 21 46 74 42 9 DANIEL POWTER WARNER MUSIC SOMETHIN"BOUT LOVE VERITY /JIVE 58744/ZOMBA THE PROMISE vITAL SOUND 71857 DON'T PHUNK WITH MY HEART THE WILLIAMS BROTHERS BISHOP PAUL S. MORTON 10 24 25 71 46 25 BLACK EYED PEAS INTERSCOPE O STILL HERE BLACKBERRY 1643 / MALACO o SEASONS CHANGE TEHILLAH /LIGHT 5907 /COMPENDIA HEAVY ON MY HEART CECE VARIOUS ARTISTS 11 9 WINANS 43 72 21 2: 85 46 /SONY MUSIC ANASTACIA DAYLIGHT /EPIC THRONE ROOM PURESPRINGS GOSPEL /INO 90361 /SONY MUSIC f GOTTA HAVE GOSPEL( INTEGRITY GOSPEL/GOSPO CENTRIC /EPIC 90671 C CAUGHT UP TYE TRIBBETT & G.A. CIBISHOP G.E. PATTERSON & CONGREGATION 12 15 22 2', 34 USHER LAFACE /ZOMBA LIFE INTEGRITY GOSPEL/COLUMBIA 90549/SONY MUSIC SINGING THE OLD TIME WAY PODIUM 2504 SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T MAKE IT ON DONALD LAWRENCE & CO. CHICAGO MASS CHOIR 13 14 23 17 28 7438 40 6 U 2 ISLAND I SPEAK LIFE VERITY 62228/ZOMBA PROJECT PRAISE (LIVE IN ATLANTA) NEW HAVEN 8051 UNWRITTEN KIERRA KIKI SHEARD FRED HAMMOND 14 12 24 21 33 49 45 54 NATASHA BEDINGFIELD PHONOGENIC /SONY BMG I OWE YOU EMI GOSPEL 97304 NOTHING BUT THE HITS VERITY 53712/ZOMBA LIFT ME UP VICKIE WINANS JONATHAN BUTLER 15 11 23 102 MOBY MUTE hA,ü BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER VERITY 43214/ZOMBA THE WORSHIP PROJECT MARANATHAI /CORINTHIAN 71770/PROVIDENT

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CHA R l'4 SALES DATA COMPILED BY 1 a Nielsen 1 SoundScar TOP 01111TJ r,\Ci.` Sales data compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. For Top R &B /Hip -Hop Albums, IiDEPENDENT sales data is compiled from a national subset panel of core R &B /Hip -Hop stores by Nielsen Soundscan. 5 ARTIST ARTIST .s.3 :3 3ó TITLE IMPRINT 8 NUMBER / DISTRIBUTING LABEL TITLE IMPRINT&NUMBER /DISTRIBUTING LABEL Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. #1 LIL JON & THE EAST SIDE BOYZ #1 CELTIC WOMAN 1 1 24 El 22 WKS CRUNK JUICE BME 2690*/TVT 17.98/11.98 0+ 7WKS CELTIC WOMAN MANHATTAN 60233 BONE THUGS -N- HARMONY RONAN TYNAN mWhere included .. this award indicates the title 3 2 23 with the chart's largest unit increase. GREATEST HITS RUTHLESS 25423 (18.981 RONAN DECCA 003863/UNIVERSAL CLASSICS GROUP VARIOUS ARTISTS DANIEL O'DONNELL 3 3 19 3 3 2 CHOSEN FEW: EL DOCUMENTAL CHOSEN FEW EMERALD 1015/URBAN BOX OFFICE (998 CD/DVD + LIVE FROM BRANSON OPTV MEDIA 236 Where included, this award indicates the title with CRAIG MORGAN DANIEL O'DONNELL the chart's biggest percertage growth. 4 5 7 4 4 2 MY KIND OF MIN' BROKEN BOW 75472 (17.98) BRANSON ENCORE DPTV MEDIA 238 GREATEST HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS VARIOUS ARTISTS Indicates album entered top 100 The Billboard © 12 46 6 7 4 NEATSEEKER of 200 GAINER THE SILENCE IN BUCK AND WHITE VICTORY 220 (13.6.8L PUTUMAYO PRESENTS AFRO -LATIN PARTY PUTUMAYO 235 GRADUATE and has been removed from Heatseekers chart. JIMMY BUFFETT VARIOUS ARTISTS fi 6 5 e 8 9 LIVE IN HAWAII MAILBOAT 2109 (18.98 CD /DVD) O PUTUMAYO PRESENTS: ACOUSTIC BRAZIL PUTUMAYO 234 PRICING; CONFIGURATION PITBULL CARLA BRUNI 7 11 35 7 5 5 CD;Cassette prices are suggested list or equivalent prices. which are projected M.I.A.M.I. (MONEY IS A MAJOR ISSUE) DIAZ BROTHERS 2560 * /TVT (18 98111 98: OUELGU'UN M'A SIT NAIVE 27242/82 from wholesale prices. P) after price indicates album only available on DualDisc. BLOC PARTY SOUNDTRACK 6 10 5 9 20 CD/DVD after price indicates CD/DVD combo only available. P,' DualDisc avail- SILENT ALARM VICE'DIM MAK 93815* /ATLANTIC (13.98) O THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES EGGE /DG 003294/UNIVERSAL CLASSICS GROUP able. +i CD /DVD combo available. * indicates vinyl LP is available. Pricing and BRIGHT EYES SOUNDTRACK 9 8 13 9 11 14 vinyl LP availability are not included on all charts. I'M WIDE AWAKE. IT'S MORNING SADDLE CREEK 0072* (11 98) THE CHORUS NONESUCH 61741 /WARNER BROS. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY DANIEL O'DONNELL 10 9 7 10 '0 24 MAFIA ARTEMIS 51610 (17.98) WELCOME TO MY WOOLS: 20 CLASSICS FROM THE JAM REEVES SONG BOOK DPTV MEDIA 0.' - - C- MURDER ZAP MAMA MIMI El ti 11 7 5 REERTRY THE TRUEST SNI@ I EVER SAID TRU 9900 /KOCH (17.98) ANCESTRY IN PROGRESS LUAKA BOP 90056 /WARNER BROS. RADIO AIRPLAY SINGLES CHARTS 0 ESHAM DANIEL O'DONNELL Compiled from a national sample of data supplied by Nielsen Broadcast Data 72 13 31 A -1 VOLA PSYCHOPATHIC 4045 (15.98) SONGS OF FAITH DPTV MEDIA 225 Systems. Charts are ranked by number of gross audience impressions, comput- CIRCA SURVIVE HAPA 13 12 4 ed by cross -referencing exact times of airplay with Arbitron listener data. The JUTURNA EQUAL VISION 103 (12.98) MAUI FINN 002 exceptions are the Rhythmic Top 40, Adult Top 40, Adult Contemporary, Modern SOUNDTRACK VARIOUS ARTISTS Rock and Adult R &B charts. which are ranked by total detections. NAPOLEON DYNAMITE LAKESHORE 33810 (18.98) THE 50 GREATEST HAWAII MUSIC ALBUMS EVER MOUNTAIN APPLE 2105 BEACH 0= SINAI CIRQUE DU SOLEIL 15 15 2 Songs showing an increase in audience (or detections) ® IMMERSED VICTORY 2722 (12.98) ZUMANITY CIRQUE 11'_ ,_.- _ :'JAT over the previous week, regardless of chart movement. 16 p MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE YOU'LL REBEL TO ANYTHING METROPOLIS 365* (11.98) THE GAME RECURRENT RULES 17 13 4 Songs are removed from the Ho 100 and Hot 100 Airplay charts simultaneously WEST COAST RESURRECTION GET LOW 4570 (17.98) STRAYLIGHT RUN if they have been on the Hot 100Io more than 20 weeks and rank below 50. C24 28 STRAYLIGHT RUN VICTORY 229 (13.98) Songs are removed from the Hot R YB /Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and Hot - TAKING BACK SUNDAY R &B/Hip -Hop Airplay charts simultaneously if they have been on the Hot 26 39 WHERE YOU WANT TO BE VICTORY 228 (15.98) R &B/Hip -Hop Singles & Tracks for more than 20 weeks and rank below 50. Songs SOUNDTRACK Wú ARTIST are removed from the Pop 100 and Pop 100 Airplay charts simultaneously if they f,3 3ó TITLE IMPRINTBNUMBER /DISTRIBUTING LABEL 0 CHARMED: THE BOOK OF SHADOWS TREADSTONE 111 /IMAGE (15.98) have been on the Pop100 for more than 30 weeks and rank below 30. Songs are ® JIM BRICKMAN MISSISSIPPI MASS CHOIR 21 18 9 WK GRACE WINDHAM HILL 67979 /RCA VICTOR removed from Hot Country Singles & Tracks if they have been on the chart for NOT BY MIGHT, NOR BY POWER MALACO 6035 (16.98/10.98) more than 20 weeks and rank belove 15. provided that they are not still gaining BRIGHT EYES 7 SECRET GARDEN 13 EARTHSONGS DECCA 80004177/UNIVERSAL CLASSICS GROUP enough points to bullet. Songs are removed from the Adult Top 40, Adult DIGITAL ASH IN A DIGITAL URN SADDLE CREEK 0073* (11.98) Comemporary, Adult R &B, and Hot Dance Radio Airplay charts if they have been INTERPOL 1 51 JIM BRICKMAN .30 GREATEST HITS WINDHAM HILL 60616/RCA VICTOR on the chart for more than 26 weeks and rank below 15 (20 for Modern Rock). ANTICS MATADOR 616* (16.98) ij VARIOUS ARTISTS 4 VARIOUS ARTISTS 18 SLACK KEY GUITAR VOLUME 2 PALM 4017 SINGLES SALES CHARTS THE SOURCE PRESENTS HIP -HOP HITS VOLUME 9 SOURCE 2523 /IMAGE (18.98) GEORGE WINSTON The top selling singles compiled trop a national sample of retail store, mass NB RIDAZ 5 23 MONTANA - A LOVE STORY DANCING CAT /WINDHAM HILL 62042 /RCA VICTOR NB RIDAZ.COM merchant, and internet sales reports collected, compiled. and provided by NASTYBOY 1020 /UPSTAIRS (13.98) JOAN SEBASTIAN 6 VARIOUS ARTISTS Nielsen SoundScan. For R &B /Hip Hop Singles Sales, sales data is compiled MOST RELAXING NEW AGE MUSIC IN THE INVENTARIO MUSART 3446 /BALBOA (16.98) UNIVERSE DENON 17494 from a national subset panel of core R &B /Hip -Hop stores by Nielsen Soundscan. ® VARIOUS ARTISTS THE ARCADE FIRE 7 Singles with the greatest sales ga ns. 27 22 25 THE HEALING GARDEN COLLECTION MAOACY FUNERAL MERGE 2554 (15.98) SPECIAL PRODUCTS 4850 /MADACV DECEMBERISTS 8 MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER 28 19 $ ROMANTIC THEMES AMERICAN GRAMOPHONE 215 CONFIGURATIONS PICARESQUE KILL ROCK STARS 60425 (16.98) O CD single available. O Digital Download available. 0 DVD single available. YING YANG TWINS 9 VARIOUS ARTISTS 2:9 28 25 11E KADNG CAROM ND WareEOOOLSCOPei 70 MIS PRODUCTS O Vinyl Maxi -Single available. O Vinyl Single available. O CD Maxi -Single MY BROTHER 8 ME COLLIPARK 2489 /TVT (11.98 CD /DVD: a available. Configurations are not included on all singles charts. DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE JESSE COOK RE-QITRY MONTREAL NARAOA 66076 TRANSATLANTICISM BARSUK 32* (16.98) HITPREDICTOR MATISYAHU 11 VARIOUS ARTISTS 20 BEST OF RELAXATION MADACV 5065 Indicates title earned HitPredicror status in that particular format based on LIVE AT STUBBS JOUG 805022/OR (11.98) ARMIK research data provided by Promosquad. Songs are blind tested online by THIEVERY CORPORATION (1) 13 16 32 31 9 CAFE ROMANTICO BOLERO 7112 Promosquad using multiple listens and a nationwide sample of carefully profiled COSMIC GAME EIGHTEENTH STREET LOUNGE 0081 (15 95, OUTLAWZ VARIOUS ARTISTS music consumers. Songs are rated or a 1 -5 scale; final results are based on 13 12 ULTIMATE PALMATION THE SEA/RAINFOREST THUNDERSTORM MADACY SPECK PRODUCTS 50694RAAD OUTLAW 4 LIFE ONE NATION /33RD STREET 3010 /BAYSIDE (15.981 weighted positives. Songs with a score of 65 or more (75 or more for country) are ATREYU VARIOUS ARTISTS judged to have Hit Potential: although that benchmark number can fluctuate per 46 31 SOUND EFFECTS: PEOPLE 8 SOUNDS VI 450666 THE CURSE VICTORY 218 (15 -981 format based on the strength of available music. For a complete and updated list Lia SPITALFIELD VARIOUS ARTISTS of current songs with Hit Potential, commentary, polls and more. please visit SOUND EFFECTS: MACHINES 8 MOVEMENT VI 450664 STOP DOING BAD THINGS VICTORY 241 (13.98) www.hitpredictor.com. VARIOUS ARTISTS 36 29 9 ATTICUS: DRAGGING THE LAKE 3 SIDEONEDUMMY 71252 (8.98) DANCE CLUB PLAY M.I.A. 37 27 5 Compiled from a national sample of reports from club DJs. ARULAR XL 186* 115.981 Titles with the greatest club play increase over the previous week. SHEKINAH GLORY MINISTRY LIVE KINGDOM 1011 /BOOKWORLD (17.98/11.98) SOUNDTRACK 39 38 2 t1 MZ lati 47/ 413-- SAHARA RYKODISC 10807 (18.98) ARTIST ALBUM CHARTS COMEBACK KID TITLE (IMPRINT ) DISTRIBUTING LABEL) WAKE THE DEAD VICTORY 2462 (13.98) Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of #1 AMOS LEE FALL OUT BOY 1 6 500,000 albums (Gold). RIM certification for net shipment CD50 54. ,WK AMOS LEESBLUE NOTE) TAKE THIS TO YOUR GRAVE FUELED BY RAMER 061 (12.98: for 1 million units (Platinum). 'G RIM certification for net shipment of 10 million DANE COOK SHADOWS FALL 2 6 40 units (Diamond). Numeral within Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's 42 34 31 HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED (COMEDY CENTRALI THE WAR WITHIN CENTURY MEDIA 8228 (13.98 CD/DVD( + multi -platinum level. For boxed sets, and double albums with a running time of RAY LAMONTAGNE COPELAND 3 2 24 100 minutes or more, the RIRA multiplies shipments by the number of discs and,/ 43 35 5 TROUBLE (RCA /RMG) IN MOTION THE MILITIA GROUP 030 (15.981 or tapes. Certification for net shipments of 100,000 units (Oro). Certification DAMIEN RICE I, ADEMA 4 1 49 3 0 (ORM VECTOR; WARNER BROS.) of 200,000 units (Platino). R. Certification of 400,000 units (Multi -Platino). PLANETS EARACHE 292 (15.98) CELTIC WOMAN ARMOR FOR SLEEP 5 4 6 45 . 36 9 CELTIC WOMAN (MANHATTAN) SINGLES CHARTS WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE DEAD EQUAL VISION 104 (13 98 SLIGHTLY STOOPID RIAA certification for 100,000 paid downloads (Gold). MARCUS MILLER 6 - 1 46 15 2 CLOSER TO THE SUN (STOOPID/CALIPATES /REINCARNATE) RIM SILVER RAIN 3 DEUCES 5779 /KOCH (17.98) certification for 200,000 paid downloads (Platinum). Numeral within ELLIS PAUL platinum symbol indicates song's multiplatinum level. RAVIN & DAVID VISAN 3 AMERICAN JUKEBOX FABLES (PHILO/ROUNDER( BUDDHA -BAR VII GEORGE V 71052 (30.98) HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS THE SHINS MUSIC VIDEO SALES CHARTE 65 THE SILENCE IN BLACK AND WHITE (VICTORY) CHUTES TOO NARROW SUB POP 70625* (15.98) RIM gold certification for net shipment of 25,000 units for video singles. BLOC PARTY RIM gold certification for net shipment of 50,000 units for shortform or COLLECTIVE SOUL SILENT ALARM /VICE /DIM MAK /ATLANTIC) YOUTH EL 60001 (15.98) longform videos. RIAA platinum certification for net shipment of 50,000 units 0 ESHAM

MITCH HEDBERG A -1 YOLA ( PSYCHOPATHIC) for video singles. RIAA platinum certification for sales of 100,000 units for 60 371 22 MITCH ALL TOGETHER COMEDY CENTRAL 0024 (17.98 CD/DVD) 4E shortform or longform videos. MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE YOU'LL REBEL TO ANYTHING (METROPOLIS)

DVD SALES /VHS SALES /VIDEO F ENTALS TOP INDEPENDENT ALBUMS: Independent Albums are current titles that are sold CIRCA SURVIVE via independent distribution, are fulfilled via JUTURNA (EQUAL VISION) RIM gold certification for net shipment of 50,000 units or $1 million in sales at including those that major branch distributors. TOP INTERNET: Reflects physical albums ordered through Internet mer- PURPLE CITY suggested retail price. RIAA platinum certification for sales of 100,000 units 13. chants, based on data collected by Nielsen SoundScan. Catalog titles are included. ROAD TO THE RICHES: THE BEST OF THE PURPLE CITY MISTARES ( BABYGRANDE) or $2 million in at suggested retail price..-' IRMA gold certification for a TOP are included. BILLBOARD.BIZ See sales SOUNDTRACKS: Catalog titles CHART: THE ARCADE FIRE minimum sale of 125,000 units or a dollar volume of $9 million at retail for theatri- Chart Legend for rules and explanations. © 2005, VNU Business Media, Inc. and Nielsen SoundScan, Inc. All rights reserved. FUNERAL (MERGE) cally released programs; or of at least 25,000 units and $1 million at suggested MISSISSIPPI MASS CHOIR retail for non -theatrical titles. IRMA platinum certification for a minimum sale of NOT BY MIGHT, NOR BY POWER (MALACO) 250,000 units or a dollar volume of $13 million at retail for theatrically released programs, and of at least, 50,000 units and $2 million at suggested retail for non -

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o TITLE Principal Performers ARTIST LABEL / DISTRIBUTING LABEL 8 NUMBER (PRICE) LABEL & NUMBER / DISTRIBUTING LABEL (PRICE) SLIGHTLY STOOPID OCEAN'S TWELVE George Clooney /Brad Pitt PG.13 #1 Closer To The Sun WARNER HOME VIDEO 38948 (27.94 1 l "JM STOOPID /CALIPATES 01208 /REINCARNATE (15.98) GREATEST HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS HOTEL RWANDA Don Cheadle 5 41 The Silence In Black And White MGM HOME ENTERTAINMENT 08501 (26.98) GAINER VICTORY 220 13.98 JEFF BATES THE INCREDIBLES (WIDESCREEN) Animated PG 11111 28 Rainbow Man RCA 67071 (17.98/11.98) WALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT /BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT 36387 (29.98) 4 NASHVILLE /RLG SIDEWAYS (WIDESCREEN) Paul Giamatti/Thomas Haden Church DAMIEN RICE O 4 1 2 73 FOXVIDEO 27578 (29.98) DRM /VECTOR 48507/WARNER BROS. (18.98) h SPANGLISH BLOC PARTY Silent Alarm 2 2 Adam Sandler/Tea Leoni PG-13 3 "OLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT 04852 (29.98) VICE /DIM MAK 93815 /ATLANTIC (13.98) ESHAM THE INCREDIBLES (PAN & SCAN) 'G A -1 Yola 6 7 l Animated NEW l; ALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT /BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT 39841 (29.98) PSYCHOPATHIC 4045 (15.98) VICENTE FERNANDEZ ELEKTRA (WIDESCREEN) Ps-13 Mis Corridos Consentidos 7 3 2 Jennifer Garner/coran Visnjic 6 4 FOXVIDEO 28264 (29.98) SONY DISCOS 95624 (12.98) SIDEWAYS (PAN & SCAN) THE BABY EINSTEIN MUSIC BOX ORCHESTRA Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics e 5 2 Paul Giamatti/Thomas Haden Church 27 FOXVIDEO 27590 (29.98) g BUENA VISTA 861085/WALT DISNEY (7.98) CIRCA SURVIVE =OCEAN'S ELEVEN (WIDESCREEN) George Clooney /Brad Pitt PG.13 Juturna 9 WARNER REPRISE VIDEO /WARNER HOME VIDEO 22634 (14.98) EQUAL VISION 103 (12.98) FINDING NEVERLAND (WIDESCREEN) AMOS LEE Amos Lee 10 g 4 Johnny Depp /Kate Winslet PG 10 8 MIRAMAX HOME ENTERTAINMENT /BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT 38218 (29.98) BLUE NOTE 97350 (12.98) ELEKTRA (PAN & SCAN) KURT CARR PROJECT One Church 11 6 2 Jennifer Garner/ Goran Visnjic FG-13 7 5 FOXVIDEO 28275 (29.98) GOSPO CENTRIC 70058/ZOMBA (17.98) ZERO MISINAI BEACH 12 SUSPECT (WIDESCREEN) Aaron Eckhart/Ben Kingsley fl Immersed PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 41954 (29.98) VICTORY 2722 (12.98) CELTIC WOMAN CLOSER Law fl Celtic Woman 13 8 3 Julia Roberts /Jude 13 COLUMBIA TRISTER HOME ENTERTAINMENT 04847 (29.98) MANHATTAN 60233 (18.98) VIVA LA THE SECOND & THIRD SEASONS RISE AGAINST Culture 14 BAM: COMPLETE Barn Margera NR n; 25 Siren Song Of The Counter PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 87884 (39.98) ,,_.: GEFFEN 002967/INTERSCOPE (9.98) BAMBI: 2 DISC SPECIAL EDITION MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE You'll Rebel To Anything j 15 14 7 Animated WALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT /BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT 36344 (29.98) METROPOLIS 365 (11.98) NAPOLEON DYNAMITE CAFE TACUBA Un Viaje 16 16 17 Jon Heder PG FOXVIDEO 24392 (29.98) UNIVERSAL LATINO 004461 (15.98) 2w ZOEGIRL 17 THE NOTEBOOK James Garner /Gena Rowlands Pr.-lï Room To Breathe ' NEW LINE HOME ENTERTAINMENT /WARNER HOME VIDEO 07497 (27.98) SPARROW 73296 (12.98) DTHE WOODSMAN Kevin Bacon/Kyra Sedgwick LOUIS XIV The Best Little Secrets Are Kept 18 ` COLUMBIA TRISTER HOME ENTERTAINMENT 11001 (26.98) PINEAPPLE /ATLANTIC 93825/AG (13.98) ANA BARBARA/JENNIFER PENA FAT ALBERT PG Confesiones 19 13 4 Kenan Thomas /Kyla Pratt FOXVIDEO 27549 (29.98) FONOVISA 351791/UG (14.98) (1 OLGA TANON 3 AFTER THE SUNSET (WIDESCREEN) Harrelson PG-13 Una Nueva Mujer 20 11 Pierce Brosnan/Woody NEW LINE HOME ENTERTAINMENT /WARNER HOME VIDEO 07763 (2'.98) SONY DISCOS 95679 (16.98) ELEVEN (PAN & SHOOTER JENNINGS 21 OCEAN'S SCAN) George Clooney /Brad Pitt P1i.13 23 8 Put The O Back In Country WARNER HOME VIDEO 22185 (14.98) UNIVERSAL SOUTH 003816' (13.98) MISSISSIPPI MASS CHOIR OCEAN'S ELEVEN/OCEAN'S TWELVE George Clooney /Brad Pitt PG-ta 20 9 Not By Might, Nor By Power 22 III MALACO 6035 (16.98/10.98) WARNER HOME VIDEO 70379 (39.98)

STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 1 MUSE Absolution 23 19 4 Animated NR 24 57 FOXVIDEO 25792 (19.98) TASTE MEDIA 48733 /WARNER BROS. (14.98)

JAY-Z: FADE TO BLACK -Z RAY LAMONTAGNE Trouble 24 10 2 Jay 19 25 PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 45124 (29.98) RCA 63459/RMG (11.98) THE MOVIE (PAN & SCAN) NATALIE GRANT Awaken 25 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Animated 17 5 25 7 In CURB 78860 (17.98) PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 27434 (29.98) TEGAN AND SARA 35 4 So Jealous VAPOR 89403 /SANCTUARY (16.98) NB RIDAZ 26 17 nb ridaz.com NASTYBOY 1020 /UPSTAIRS (13.98) JOAN SEBASTIAN NEW Inventario MUSART 3446/BALBOA (16.98) 4 SUPERCHIC[K] Beauty From Pain INPOP 71279 (12.98) El30 TITLE Principal Performers t' ttrf THE ARCADE FIRE . 7,...7 LABEL / DISTRIBUTING LABEL & NUMBER (PRICE) Funeral MERGE 225* (15.98) piFAMILY JEWELS AC /DC DEC EMBERISTS EPIC MUSIC VIDEO /SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT 58843 (19.98 DAD) Picaresque KILL ROCK STARS 60425 (16.98) CHOSEN FEW: EL DOCUMENTAL Chosen Few 2 9 CORROSION OF CONFORMITY CHOSEN FEW/URBAN BOX OFFICE 1015 (13.98 CD /DVS) In The Arms Of God SANCTUARY 84739 (18.98) MTV ULTIMATE MASH -UPS PRESENTS: COLLISION COURSE Z/Linkin Park 21 Jay- MATISYAHU ROC -A- FELLA /DEF JAM/WARNER BROS./WARNER MUSIC VISION 38628 (19.98 DVD /CD) Live At Stubbs JOB 805022/OR (11.98) GREATEST HITS 22 Creed MARC BROUSSARD WIND -UP VIDEO/BMG VIDEO 13103 (13.98 CD /DVD) Carencro ISLAND 002938/IDJMG (9.98) THE BEST OF PANTERA: FAR BEYOND THE GREAT SOUTHERN COWBOYS' VULGAR HITS Pantere 5 3 67 SCISSOR SISTERS ELEKTRA/RHINO HOME VIDEO/WARNER MUSIC VISION 73932 (íA.98 CD /DVD) Scissor Sisters UNIVERSAL 002772' /UMRG (13.98) LIVE AT DONINGTON 6 ! 76 AC /DC ISRAEL AND NEW BREED EPIC MUSIC VIDEO/SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT 56963 (14.98 DAD) Live From Another Level INTEGRITY GOSPEL/EPIC 91263/SONY MUSIC (18.98) ANYWHERE BUT HOME tz 22 Evanescence WIND -UP VIDEO/BMG VIDEO 13106 (25.98 CD /DVD) SPITALFIELD Stop Doing Bad Things VICTORY 241 (13.98) PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE 8 14 68 Rob Zombie M.I.A. GEFFEN HOME VIDEO /UNIVERSAL MUSIC & VIDEO DIST. 001041 (18.98 CD/DVD) Arular XL 186 (15.98) BEHIND HAZEL EYES Kelly Clarkson 9 3 4 A LULLABY VENTURA DISTRIBUTION 24092 (14.98 DVD) STATIC Faso Latido COLUMBIA 92772/SONY MUSIC (12.98) CLUB DATE - LIVE IN MEMPHIS Elvis Costello & The Imposters J MOSS 10 EAGLE VISION 30112 (19.98 DVD) The J Moss Project m GOSPO CENTRIC 70068/ZOMBA (17.98) CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL (2 DISC SET) 11 -6 24 Eric Claptoi PHILLIPS, CRAIG AND DEAN WARNER STRATEGIC MARKETING/WARNER MUSIC VISION 70378 (29.98 DVD) Let The Worshippers Arise INO /EPIC 92879/SONY MUSIC (17.98) AFTERGLOW LIVE 12 4 22 Sarah McLachlan JEM ARISTA/BMG VIDEO 64543 (22.98 DVD /CD) Finally Woken ATO 21519 (12.98) NUMBER ONES 13 7 58 Michael Jackson EPIC MUSIC VIDEO /SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT 56999 (14.9E DAD) MICAH STAMPLEY The Songbook Of Micah DEXTERITY SOUNDS 66933/EMI GOSPEL (17.98) LIVE AT THE GREEK Josh Groban 14 'O 21 THE JOHN BUTLER TRIO 143 /REPRISE MUSIC VIDEO/WARNER MUSIC VISION 38624 (28.98 DVD/CD) Sunrise Over Sea LAVA 93804/AG (13.98) GREATEST HITS 1978 -1997 15 19 49 Journey UNDEROATH COLUMBIA MUSIC VIDEO/SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT 56032 (14.98 DVD) They're Only Chasing Safety SOLID STATE 83184/TOOTH & NAIL (13.98) NEVERMIND Nirvana 16 15 5 SHEKINAH GLORY MINISTRY EAGLE VISION 30069 (19.98 DVD) Live KINGDOM 1011 /BOOKWORLD (17.98/11.98) COMIN' WHERE I'M FROM: LIVE & MORE Anthony Hamilton 17 9 2 KID BMG VIDEO 67157 (19.98 DVD) COMEBACK Wake The Dead VICTORY 2462 (13.98) IF WE COULD ONLY SEE US NOW Thrice 18 13 4 FALL OUT BOY ISLAND VIDEO 91650 (19.98 CD /DVD) Take This To Your Grave FUELED BY RAMEN 061 (12.98) LIVE AT MONTREUX 1994 Johnny Cash 19 18 4 COPELAND EAGLE VISION 39042 (14.98 DVD) 5 In Motion THE MILITIA GROUP 030 (15.98) ISRAEL HOMECOMING 20 10 8 Bill & Gloria Gaither And Their Homecoming Friends THE BABY EINSTEIN MUSIC BOX ORCHESTRA GAITHER MUSIC VIDEO/EMM MUSIC VIDEO 44619 (19.98 DVD) Ípi 44 13 Baby Einstein: Playtime Music Box BUENA VISTA 861232/WALT DISNEY (7.98) LED ZEPPELIN Zeppelin 21 26 94 Led ATLANTIC VIDEO /WARNER MUSIC VISION 970198 (29.98 DVD) The best -selling albums by new and developing acts, defined as those who have never appeared in the top 100 of The Billboard END OF THE CENTURY: THE STORY OF THE RAMONES The Ramones 22 22 5 20C. If title reaches that level, it and the act's subsequent albums are immediately ineligible to appear on the SIRE /RHINO HOME VIDEO/WARNER MUSIC VISION 70399 (19.E8 DOD) a Heatseekers Heatseekers chart. See Chart Legend for rules and explanations. © 2005, VNU Business Media, Inc. and Nielsen SoundScan, Inc. USHER: RHYTHM CITY VOLUME 1: CAUGHT UP Usher 23 21 7 All -ights reserved. LAFACE VIDEO /ZOMBA VIDEO 67566 (19.98 DAD)

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www.americanradiohistory.com S INGLES & TRAcKs MAY 7 Chart Codes: CS (Hot Country Songs): H100 (Hot 100 Songs); LT (Hot Latin Songs); POP (Pop 100 Song 2005 S ONG 111)1 =X and RBH (Hot R &B /Hip -Hop Songs). TITLE (Publisher - Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist., Chart, Position.

1, 2 STEP (Royalty Ri htings. ASCAPÌHltco South. THE CORNER , ,ersal Songworks. BMVSenseless. GOTTA MAKE IT (April s Boy Music BMIveharatroy. JUST A LIL BIT (50 Cent. ASCAP /Universal, OBSESION (NO ES AMOR) (Premium Latin. STILL TIPPIN' 'layers BMI: Carnival Beats ASCAP/Music 101. ASCAP Warner -Tamerlane. BMI/Pleacr .. -1e My Publishing. BMVGetting Out ASCAP /Uncle BobbyYs Music. BMVEMI Blackwood. ASCAP /Scott Storch, ASCAP M ASCAP). HL, ASCAP) LT 5 ASCAP, M. BMVPaul Wall. ASCAP /Slim BMIBubha Gee BMVNoontime Tunes BMI/Mass Our Dreams, BMVEMI Blackwood BMVBe Bop Or Be BMI /Kim Hoglund Publishing Designee. 14: POP RBH 14 H100 38: OBSESSION (NO ES AMOR) (Premium Latin. Thug. BMI .I POP 64: RBH 35 Contusion. ASCAP/WB. ASCAP), WBM. H100 25 Dead Mu ASCAP Tun Vu "S ASCAP'' Three. ASCAP,Warner- Tune AP' s'. Matt. Tamerlane. JUST A MOMENT (Zomba. ASCAP /III Will. ASCAP) H100 9; POP 5 SOME) ' SUGAR (GIMME (Index Music. ASCAP /Sen- Pr RP-, BM "Auk. ASCAP'Almo. ASCAP). ASCAP'Nottingg Dale. ASCAP :Mawkeen s OH (Royally Rightings. ASCAPMitco South. ous Scripts ; N Gold, BMITrick N 1 THING '1, Suk. ASCAP Universal. ASCAPEMI ASCAP /CliTOrd Peacock Publishing Designee ASCAP 101. 'Music ASCAP/Universal. ASCAP/Dirty Rick. BMI EMI April ASCAP Uni- P 0;,. -;1 ; Catalog, GRIND WITH ME '- -Sf i"'Inlishin . BMI Black BMI Warner-Tamerlane. BMIBernard's Other. Ore. ASCAP'Ludacris. ASCAP/Universal- PolyGram versal. ASC 26: POP 19. RBH 80 hair ' D Boy BMI). HL. H100 BM1/Sony /AN Songs. BMI( HUWBM, RBH 53 International Tunes. SESAC /Jahgae Joints. 4TH OF JULY '! 52 POP SUNDAY MORNING s BMG. BMI; February Harder DAUGHTERS o?.- SESAC:FMI April, ASCAP). HL. H100 5. POP 35. Twenty Se: Ac :.r', .:,.nm, GUESS WHO LOVES YOU MORE !Zomba. ROH 3 Valentine. 70 EAST re naloe , ASCAP ZEG Publishing, DEM BOYZ (Reginas Son. ASCAP/Dieheimar Music. ¿AP/H-Dope Music OKAY (White Rhino. BMI/Drugstore. ASCAP/Peer- .. - eboodid Publishing BMI) RAH 91 WBM. RBH .59 K SWITCH IT ry Music BMI Flywid II BMI Griffin Ga KARMA April1 tunes. SESACHale Yeah. SESAC/Songs Of Fèer. GUTTA LIVIA Music. Ot, EMI April. ASCAP) RBH 44 22 POP 7 BMI: Morninggsidetrail. ASCAP/Nivea B. Hamilton _ ASCAP, r. DIAMONDS (Please Gimme My Riblishin BMI /Get- KEG IN THE CLOSET ss KeYs. ASCAP/Zomba. ASCAP). WBM. H100 49. POP 63. /Manesonmus,c eants BMI EMI Blackwood BMI/EMI HMI) HL CS 38 PRLI ?? ADIOS AMOR TE VAS ((IMO Songs, ASCAP Alma. Rarwin. ASCAP). HL RBH 51 H ONE BELIEVER 'rnyy/AN Cross Keys. BM6 LT 12 DISCO INFERNO 50 Cent. ASCAP Universal. .7. Super ID. ASCAP/Top Mule, T AGAIN (Chyna Baby. BMI /Universal ASCAPTe1nr- -SL AP H10015. POP 12- RBH 46 THE HAND THAT FEEDS. y L ASCAP Don Plrimmer, THE TALKIN SONG REPAIR BLUES

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BARCELONA'S THE PLACE leaving Sony Music Nashville, where she serves as sen- PUBLISHING: ASCAP in New York promotes Ellen Meltzer - As the dance community converges in Barcelona in June for ior director of A &R and artist development, to join Zahn to VP of business affairs. She was assistant VP of busi- the Sonar festival /trade show, so will the European indie Warner Bros.' Nashville division as VP of A &R. She re- ness affairs. BMI in Los Angeles names Aamina Gant community. The Spanish city will host June 16 the general ports directly to Warner Music Group chairman /CEO associate director of writer/publisher relations. She was an assistant in the meeting of European labels body Impala. Michel Lambot, Tom Whalley. Gershon is expected to start May 16 at department. EMI Music Publishing in New York promotes co- chairman of Brussels -based indie group Play It Again Warner Bros. While at Sony, Gershon signed Buddy Kevin Hershey to VP of talent, acquisitions and marketing for Sam, has been president of the trade body since its cre- Jewell, Miranda Lambert She and Jace Everett. also the East Coast. He was senior director. ation in May 2000. He is not expected to seek re- election. served as a judge on the first season (2003) of USA A source reckons there are four potential contenders Network series "Nashville Star." - Phyllis Stark RADIO: Infinity Broadcasting in Detroit names Bill Shea VP within Impala's board to take over Lambot's role. They are of automotive marketing. He was executive VP, com- at CXC Martin Mills, chairman of Great Britain's Beggars Group; munications director Services. Impact Radio Networks in Brentwood, Tenn., names Becky Horst Weidenmüller, founder of German alternative /dance Duran Duran just announced a publishing administration Robertson director of country broadcasting. She was in affil- label !K7 Records; Hein Van der Ree, managing director deal with Netherlands -based financial services firm Fintage iate relations. of Dutch company Epitaph; and Patrick Zelnik, president Music. Now Inside Track has learned that another major of France's Naïve. British act from the '8os is understood to be looking for a MUSIC VIDEO: MTV Networks Latin America in Miami pro- Also in Barcelona, Impala members will be joined June representation deal as well with an independent European motes Alvaro Paes de Barros to VP of distribution. He was 17 by representatives from indie organizations around music publisher. -Emmanuel Legrand senior director. the world for the first meeting of the indie coalition since it was announced at MIDEM in January. Participants from CANADIAN APPLE Australia, Brazil and the United States, among others, George Maniatis has joined Apple Computer's iTunes are due to attend. -Emmanuel Legrand Music Store in Canada as a music programmer. He will work with various labels and artist managers to ensure WHOA, NELLIE that music content is available on the Canadian site. Ma- Singer /songwriter Nellie McKay is making progress niatis was previously senior VP of A &R at Nettwerk Pro- on her untitled sophomore album for Columbia. Ac- ductions in Vancouver (billboard.biz, March 18). In his 14 cording to the artist, she is eyeing a September release years at Nettwerk, he worked with numerous acts, in-

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