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ONLINE EDITORS: Martel Concepcion 1, - 54 -4780: BY ERIC NICOLI eye and cooperate to fix this issue. But priate to enable innovative digital busi- Katie Hasty (Billboard.com) 646 -65.1 L Susan Visakowitz (Radio) 646- 654 -4730 MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER: Rich Kaplinksi change hasn't come fast enough. At EMI, ness models such as subscription, super - COPY CHIEF: Chris Woods "Come May, I'll be voting with my dollars we took the view that we could either allow distribution and time-limited downloads. COPY EDITOR: Molly Brown SENIOR COPY EDITOR, SPECIAL FEATURES: Wayne Robins 646- 654 -4713 via buying up as many EMI premium the interoperability stalemate to continue, Protecting the intellectual property of ASSOCIATE EDITOR, SPECIAL FEATURES: Evie Nagy t -! `,4 -4709 CONTRIBUTORS: Sam Andrews, Jim Bessman, Fred Bronson, Ramiro Burr, Juliana Koranteng, music tracks on iTunes as I can afford." or we could take action (see story, page EMI and our artists is as important as Kerni Mason, Dan Ouellette, Deborah Evans Price, Paul Sexton, Christa Titus, Steve Traiman, Anastasia Tsioulcas 5). We latter, we believe ever. We will continue to work hard to This was just one of the hundreds of did the because DESIGN 8 PHOTOGRAPHY e -mails from fans that EMI received this that content companies really do have the combat piracy in all its forms and to ed- CREATIVE DIRECTOR: JOSH KLENERT ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR: Christine Bower SENIOR DESIGNER: Greg Grabowy week following our announcement that ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR: Amelia Halverson we will begin selling new digital rights CHARTS B RESEARCH management -free, higher -quality pre- DIRECTOR OF CHARTS /SENIOR ANALYST: GEOFF MAYFIELD (L.A.) 0 CHART MANAGERS: Bob Allen ( Boxscore. Nashville), Keith Caulfield (Pop Catalog, Soundtracks. mium downloads. Compilations, L.A.), Anthony Colombo (Rock. Spotlight Recaps, Video), Mary DeCroce (Kid Audio. At EMI, we took Blues, Nashville), Raphael George (R &B /Hip -Hop). Wade Jessen (Bluegrass, Country. Christian. global recorded music Gospel, Nashville), Geoff Mayfield (The Billboard 200, Heatseekers. LA.), Gordon Murray The majority of (Billboard Research, Electronic, Jazz, New Age. World Music, Reggae), Silvio Pletroluongo (The Billboard Hot 100, Pop 100. Hot Digital Songs). Paul Pomfret (Hits of the World. London), sales-about 90 %-still come in the form the View that Jose Promis (Latin. Dance). Gary Trust (Adult Contemporary. Adult Top 40) of CDs, but clearly, this traditional busi- CHART PRODUCTION MANAGER: Michael Cusson we could either ASSOCIATE CHART PRODUCTION MANAGER: Alex Vitoulis ness model is declining. Given today's ARCHIVE RESEARCH: 646 -654-4633 challenging market conditions, I think allow the INTEGRATED SALES, EVENTS 8 BRAND MARKETING we're all agreed that transitioning our VICE PRESIDENT, INTEGRATED SALES/ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: BRIAN C. KENNEDY 646- 654 -4627 interoherability NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR/DIGITAL & CONSUMER: Derek Sentner 646- 654-4616 business to digital and putting the con- WEST COAST ADVERTISING DIRECTORS: Aki Kaneko 323 -525 -2299. 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Inspired con- up with a new product proposition that in our business through digital, but REGISTRATION SALES MANAGER: Erin Parker higher sales. adds real value and greater choice. Ulti- we'll only have a fighting chance of EVENT CLIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR: Courtney Marks sumers drive ART DIRECTOR, MARKETING & SALES: Melissa Subatch The digital business we've all admirably mately, we think it will expand the digi- achieving that if we attend to con- ASSOCIATE MARKETING MANAGER: Stephanie Horst 646 -654 -4622 MARKETING DESIGN MANAGER: Melissa Biever 646 -654 -4658 contributed to creating is facing too many tal music market to the benefit of everyone sumers. That means music companies LICENSING 8 REPRINTS barriers, however. The primary one is that in the value chain: consumers, artists and must fundamentally change the way VICE PRESIDENT, LICENSING 8 EVENTS: HOWARD APPELBAUM the lack of interoperability among digital those who support them, digital partners, they do business. 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>> >CAPITOL, YAHOO TEAM Long, Cold Winter FOR TALENT SEARCH Digital Growth Couldn't Stem CD, Rap And Country Q1 Drops Capitol Records Nashville a Scene, It's an Arms Race" and 14.5% to 8 million units. In con- has partnered with It will come as no shock to the Yahoo's online contest dedicated Billboard reader Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Es- trast, at the end of first -quarter site Bix to launch a that first -quarter results show cape." The top -selling digital 2006 when total U.S. talent the CD in continued freefall. download at the end of first - sales declined 5 %, indie stores search contest. The What may be more surpris- quarter 2006 was James Blunt's were down 18.5 %. contest, "The Road to ing is who and what are lead- "You're Beautiful," which stood Nontraditional sales-which Nashville," gives aspiring ing that decline. at 714,000 scans. include digital album down- country singers the First things first: Overall loads, CD sales through online chance to become the album sales for the Jan. 1-April IT'S ROUGH TO stores, retailers like Starbucks, NORAH JONES offered one of the label's next big country 2 period are down 16.6% to BE A WAL -MART TV 800 -phone sales and con- first quarter's few bright spots. star by auditioning online IN NASHVILLE cert hall sales- continue to be at bix.yahoo.com/ 117.1 million units, led -or with sales hard rock and is responsible for Country sales were the sec- theroadtonashville. The perhaps misled-by a 20.5% For the first time since the early the star performer, loser of the large winner of the online decline in CD album sales. days of the industry, such mass up 29.2% to 19.8 million units. nearly 30% of all U.S. album ond- biggest audio /video karaoke Industry executives attrib- merchants as Wal -Mart, Target Despite worries about the re- sales, showed resilience to the genres, with a 30.7% decline to contest will receive ute the decline to a weak and Kmart have surpassed duction in store space devoted sales downturn, with the genre 12.1 million units. $50,000, a trip to release schedule, the con- chains, which include such re- to CDs, catalog sales, down and both subgenres down in "Country hasn't had sizzle Nashville to record three sumer's loss of confidence in tailers as Trans World, Best Buy, 14.6% to 47.5 million units, the 10 % -12% range. in the new -release category so in- studio time demos and the CD and a reduction in Barnes & Noble, Newbury continue to show more The country and rap genres far this year," says Ben Kline, with Capitol executives. store space for the format. Comics and Gallery of Sound. strength than current album appeared to be the big losers. executive VP of sales, market- Rap, which SoundScan also ing and new media at Univer- IPODS Certainly, the last point is The discount department sales, which are down 18.9% to »POLL: million. counts within R &B, had the sal Music Group (UMG) NEED FM TUNERS documentable. Between first - stores scanned 44.8 million 69.6 album so largest genre decline. Sales fell Nashville, who also notes that When asked about the quarter 2006 and now, several album copies versus the 44.5 The top -selling carryover sales are not as most important new key retailers have disappeared. million units that chains sold. far this year is Norah Jones' 33.6% to 10.9 million scans feature that they desire in FYE shuttered 131 stores in Jan- But in a subtle change, for "Not Too Late," with nearly 1.2 from the 16.5 million units the strong either. their next personal MP3 uary, and Tower Records liqui- the first time in recent years, million scans, the only album genre tallied in first -quarter Indeed, last year, Carrie Un- player, 33% of dated 89 superstores in mass merchants, with a 17.8% to top the million -unit mark. 2006 sales. derwood's 2005 release "Some respondents to a Jacobs December. Musicland also decline, didn't turn in a better Last year at the end of the first R &B, the second -largest Hearts" sold more than 900,000 Media poll said they want closed 500 stores beginning in performance than the overall quarter three albums had hit genre with scans of 24.7 mil- units in the first quarter; there an FM tuner, which -related January 2006, so many of those U.S. market's 16.6% decline. 1 million units -Mary J. lion units, was down only were two Johnny Cash outpaced increased outlets -and their going -out- Meanwhile, the independent Blige's "The Breakthrough," 17.6% for the year. If rap's de- albums that between them sold capacity, a larger screen store -sector seems to have sta- the "High School Musical" cline is removed from the equa- 1 million units; and Rascal and video playback in of- business sales-contributed and Blunt's "Back tion, then R &B albums actually Flatts, Trace Adkins and Keith importance. Apple to first -quarter 2006. bilized, after shrinking faster soundtrack a 1.9% increase in sales Urban each had albums that, owners are especially "We are seeing a customer than the overall marketplace for to Bedlam." showed another interested in being able dislocation," Newbury Comics the last five years. In the first Within genres sales, rock, for the year, making that cate- combined, generated to receive FM radio via CEO Mike Dreese says. "A lot quarter, indie stores declined which includes alternative and gory the only genre to grow. 1.25 million in sales. their next iPods, with of people are confused about In contrast, this year the 43% making the choice. where they shop, and it's three best-selling country al- The survey was changing their habits ... it 01: INSIDE THE NUMBERS bums were Rascal Flatts' 2006 conducted in late SOURCE: Nielsen SoundScan My Gang," the takes a while for people to find Sales And Share Trends For The Year's First Three Months release "Me and February through early Dixie Chicks' "Taking the Long new stores." 13 March and consisted of Way" and Tim McGraw's "Let than 25,000 Digital track sales, although more Market Units Sales by It Go," which just sneaked in respondents from more they are still growing, could not Share Sold Store Type with 325,000 units sold in the than 69 rock -formatted pick up the slack. More than (In Millions) (In Millions) quarter's final week. Com- stations from across the 280 million digital tracks were EMI bined, the three have eked out United States. sold, outpacing album sales by Q12007 111012007 more than 100 million units, 1 million units. Fortunately, Kline says the »POISON, according to Nielsen Sound - RATT PLAN When those digital tracks country release schedule for OUTING Scan. SUMMER are converted to track equiva- the rest of the year "looks Poison and Ratt will join 22.2 pretty stout." lences (10 tracks counting as WMG forces for a 50- to 60- In the market -share race (see date summer trek one album sale), unit album 19.8 chart), UMG held steady in the starting June 13 at the Bi sales were still down 10.3 %. top spot, racking up a 30.6% Lo Center in Greenville, Digital sales growth is slow- slice of the pie in total album S.C., and wrapping Aug. ing from last year, when tracks SONY BMG 33.6% in cur- 19 at the Coors were up 87% and digital al- market share and Amphitheatre in Denver. bums up 144% at the end of rent market share. But because A full itinerary is still 2006's first quarter. At the end of the overall sales decline, being confirmed. The UMG's album scans were of first -quarter 2007, digital EMI INDIES WMG SONY BMG UMG NONTRADITIONAL INDIES MASS MERCHANT CHAIN tour, which brings Poison Examples: Examples: Examples: Examples: 1 to 36 mil- track sales were up 51.9 %; dig- down million units and Ratt onstage iTunes, Twist & Shout, Target, Tower, Best Buy, lion. Sony BMG Music Enter- ital album sales, which total Amazon.com Waterloo Wal -Mart Barnes & Noble together for the first time tainment had a 7.5 million -unit 11.5 million units, were up UMG t I . Tracks vs. Albums since 1999, will visit drop in sales. amphitheaters, festivals 56 %. But as a percentage of 218.6M 200M The industry remains gen- and fairs in such cities as album sales, digital albums are DIGITAL erally stymied by the freefall. Boston, Detroit, New nearly 10% now, versus the 150M TRACKS York and Los Angeles, 5.2% they were at the end of "I don't know what's going ALBUMS Blakely, who 11711 _ on," the head of sales at a major says Troy first -quarter 2006. 100M books Poison with the Meanwhile, two tracks says. "Except it's Agency for the topped the million -unit mile- 50M scary out there and changing 2005 2006 04 01 02 03 Q4 01 02 03 04 01 Performing Arts. 2007 every week." - stone: Fall Out Boy's "This Ain't 2004 2005 2006

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www.americanradiohistory.com LATEST NWS FREO s 3'IN Algerian pianist Maurice El Medioni and Cuban per- cussionist Roberto Rodriguez won the culture crossing MEwa award with their album "Descarga Oriental" (Piranha). The winners were picked by a jury of 12 drawn from the » >XM PUSHES »GERMAN SALES DOWN the first time, sales data from market research media, musicians and academics, based on nominations BEYOND The German music market dropped 2.4% in value company GfK. - Wolfgang Spahr made by 2,000 delegates to last October's world music SATELLITE during 2006, continuing the downward trend that trade fair Womex in Seville, Spain. The ceremony was XM has entered a deal in has seen it fall by 50% since 1998, according to the »>BBC HONORS FARKA TOURE broadcast nationally March 31 by Radio 3, which is the Canada to deliver /guitarist Ali Farka Toure's World BBC's specialist classical channel. -Nigel Williamson programming to German arm of the IFPI. The late Malian singer Value at retail -including 16% VAT (sales tax) -of Circuit set "Savane" was named album of the year at wireless, cable and ADDS SONY BMG Internet platforms. XM downloads and physical formats fell 2.4% to 1.71 bil- the annual BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music, held »>RICALL Canada and media giant lion ($2.27 billion). In volume terms, physical sales March 31 in London. London -based online music licensing firm Ricall has Rogers Communications fell to 186 million units, down 1.5% from 2005. The In the regional category, best artist winners were secured a major deal with Sony BMG Music Enter- have partnered to fall is primarily attributed to losses in CD singles and New York -based gypsy punk act Gogol Bordello (Amer- tainment, under which it will add more than 1 million deliver content to be the outmoded vinyl, cassette and VHS formats. Sales icas), virtuoso Indian guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya tracks from the major's catalog to its music library. in the Rogers included of CD singles dropped 11% to 15.9 million units. (Asia /Pacific), French folk -influenced vocalist Camille The agreement will see recordings by Elvis Presley, Vision package of Sales of digital tracks (Europe), Lebanese Bob Dylan, Groove Armada and , wireless services. (including mobile music) singer GhadeShbeir among other Sony BMG acts, made available for com- Rogers is offering (Middle East /North mercial use internationally by broadcasters, advertis- customers up to 25 rose 28% to 25.2 million Africa) and veteran ing agencies, computer game developers and multi- channels of XM music, units, while digital albums comedy, sports, leapt 36% to 1.9 million. Ethiopian vocalist media content companies. entertainment and talk Digital formats gener- Mahmoud Ahmed Ricall's library comprises works from some 150 in- programming. ated revenue of 42 mil- (Africa). Somalian hip - dependent and specialist labels from around the world. lion ($56 million), up 40% hop artist K'naan was The Sony BMG deal will boost its library to more than » >CHERRY from 2005. named best new- 4 million. Ricall customers search ricall.com to select LANE SIGNS The figures collated comer and French tracks, using its proprietary music search engine for GUITARIST CRUE data reported by IFPI tango /fusion act specific needs. -Juliana Koranteng Cherry Lane Music Germany's national mem- Gotan Project col- Publishing has closed a lected the club global For 24/7 global news and analysis, see publishing deal with bers- representing 86% .bIZ billboard.biz /global. while Jewish- Mick Mars, guitarist and of German sales -plus, for award, co- writer for Mötley Crüe. Under the five - year deal, the publisher will administer Mars' GLOBAL BY LEO CENDROWICZ catalog worldwide and will co- publish future compositions created through projects set up Reaction Mixed For Piracy Crackdown by Cherry Lane. Titles co- written by Mars Legislation Sets Definitions, Aligns Penalties Across The Continent include the Crüe's "Girls, the country's Girls, Girls," "Dr. BRUSSELS -New anti -piracy meas- EU member governments for approval national level, which was never the in- countries, partly because Feelgood," "Don't Go ures could see pirates across the before this summer. tention of the [initial] proposal. criminal code "does not outlaw the pos- Away Mad (Just Go European Union facing greatly in- Zingaretti argues that national law "Rights holders in Europe need a re- session of pirated materials for com- Away)" and "Same 01' creased sentences. is no longer enough to fight interna- liable legal framework where intellec- mercial purposes." Situation." The European Parliament is due to tional piracy. EU -wide adoption of the tual- property rights are effectively Zingaretti s proposal is based on an April 27 on a proposed European new directive, he says, means that enforced," she adds. April 2006 EC draft aimed at combating >THE SHINS, vote » Commission (EC) directive, which for "criminal enterprises gaining millions Although the IFPI does not publish piracy on a commercial scale. But his WU -TANG, Europe -wide statistics on piracy, its version seeks to dearly define such key FIASCO SET FOR the first time would harmonize crimi- on the shoulders of authors and distrib- BUMBERSHOOT nal penalties for a specific range of utors will have to cope with stricter Eu- July 2006 piracy report identified EU terms as "commercial scale," "counter- Greece, Italy and Spain feiting," "piracy" and "intentional in- The Shins, Wu -Tang intellectual- property (IP) crimes in all ropean legislation." member states fringement," which was not the case in Clan, Panic! at the 27 EU countries. ,?;, Disco, a reunited The legislation, which is widely the original draft. Crowded House and expected to be adopted, would re- `Criminal enterprises gaining Moore says that the original EC draft Lupe Fiasco lead the place individual domestic legisla- did not include strict definitions, thus initial lineup for the tion across the region, where pirates millions on the shoulders keeping it in line with current World 2007 installment of currently face wildly differing penal- of authors and distributors Trade Organization practice and ensur- Bumbershoot: Seattle's ties depending on where they are ing a degree of discretion for judges at Music & Arts Festival. prosecuted. cope with stricter a national level. The event will be held will have to The new penalties would introduce a But Zingaretti claims that his Sept. 1 -3 at Seattle European legislation." amendments to that draft are intended Center. Steve Earle, maximum four-year prison sentence for what constitutes Devotchka, Devendra IP crime, and fines of up to 91,050 -NICOLA ZINGARETTI, EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT to make quite clear Banhart, Roky Erickson, ($121,430), rising to 273,160 ($364,290) commercial piracy thereby ensuring Allison Moorer and if organized crime involvement is However, while European labels in its global top 10 of "priority coun- that individual consumers "violating a Magnolia Electric proved-a substantial increase on most might be expected to welcome the tries for action." copyright shouldn't be threatened as Company are also on current penalties. The law is designed to prospect of increased penalties for piracy, According to the IFPI, pirated prod- common criminals." the bill. target commercial pirates, both online IFPI regional director for Europe Frances uct in Greece accounts for 50% of all Other I P trade bodies, including in- and physical, but is not intended to be Moore claims the measures are neither music sales. The labels body com- dependent labels body Impala, the Mo- Compiled by Chris M. used against individual, private copiers, far -enough reaching nor appropriate. plained that an overlenient judicial sys- tion Picture Assn., the International Walsh. Reporting by subject to the law in their Moore says the IFPI is concerned that tem and ineffectual policing was Video Federation and the Business Susan Butler, Leila who will still be to hampering the fight against piracy. In Software Alliance, have also indicated Cobo, Jonathan Cohen, individual territory. the proposed directive's attempts they are uncomfortable with the pro- Larry LeBlanc, Mitch Italian socialist member of the Eu- strictly define copyright crime could ac- its report, the IFPI also particularly Peters, Ken Tucker and ropean Parliament Nicola Zingaretti tually allow infringers to escape pun- criticized a lack of meaningful deter- posed directive. Chris M. Walsh. drafted the current proposal, which ishment if their offenses do not precisely rent sentencing in Italy, where the One concern, Impala secretary gen- was approved March 20 by the Parlia- meet its criteria. piracy rate is 26 %. The piracy rate in eral Philippe Kern says, is that the For 24/7 news and ment's Legal Affairs Committee. "The problem is," she says, "that Spain is 22 %. proposal does not address the respon- analysis on your of Internet service providers ÌIZ mobile device, go to: The next step is the Parliament vote, some amendments would start inter- Another EU member, Bulgaria, was sibilities mobile.bill board.bi z. after which the directive will be sent to fering in substantive criminal law at a named one of four "special focus" with respect to online piracy.

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SuccessWithout Sales Pioneering producer DJ Nel- Labels Seek Alternatives As Market Keeps Dipping son (aka Nelson Diaz Mar- tinez) has always had his eye Labels have long lived and died by sales and radio. Afo Verde, president of Sony BMG Sur. "It opens revenue stream. on what's next. The beatmaker But with CD sales in decline, and even the most up a wonderful world for us in terms of sponsors At indie Nacional Records, where acts are often on early tracks from Tego earnest radio promotion failing to pump them up, and marketing." signed to label, publishing and management deals, Calderón and Daddy Yankee it is increasingly evident that measuring an act's Verde is developing the Irigoyen line and expects the approach is holistic, and artists are actively is shopping his clothing line, success by what it scans alone is a mistake. to have product in the market within the next six worked on all fronts. "Sales are important, but when Flow Wear, to big -box retail- "The business is becoming very transaction - months. "Ten years ago, I would have said, we are licensing as much as we do, record sales can ers, has owned four nightclubs oriented," says Kevin Lawrie, president of `We signed an act, and we've started record- sometimes be just 30% of the picture," Nacional and even founded a radio sta- Sony BMG Music Entertainment for the ing the album,' " he says with a laugh. president Tomas Cookman says. tion. He released "Flow la Dis- Latin region. "And certainly, in Latin Searching for new revenue streams is National's acts, which include Aterciopelados, coteka 2" in March under a America if you're highly dependent on CD no longer new. As reported in Billboard Nortec Collective and the Pinker Tones, see new joint venture with Univer- sales for your existence, you're going to have (Feb. 17), Latin labels are signing new revenue roughly split evenly among sales, touring, sal Latino called Urban Music a very, very short existence. We are increas- and established acts to deals that include licensing and other streams. System. ingly looking to sign artists and concepts a percentage of ancillary revenue, rang- Some acts sell very little, but bring in money for that are not reliant on CD sales." ing from licenses to tours. other reasons. Argentine group Intoxicado, Cook- Your single For example, a recent Sony BMG Sales and radio, naturally, al- man says, didn't sell "anything" here. "But we did with Arcan- signing in Argentina is Dolli ways help in generating busi- one license to `CS I Miami' and boom, it's $25,000. gel, "Chica Irigoyen, a chef. ness. But some artists produce You have a record like [the self-titled album from] Virtual," is Irigoyen's deal, negotiated a lot of business without Andrea Echeverri, which sold 10,000 copies, but getting a through Day One, Sony BMG's strong sales. we do one commercial with Volvo and the P &E lot of at- new talent development com- Mexican rock act Kinky, changes tremendously." tention for pany, will include selling cook- for example, has sold only At one time, major labels looked down their noses its distinct ing shows, cooking tours, 6,000 copies of its most re- at such deals. Now, developing such opportunities sound. compatible music and a broad cent album, " Reina," accord- often makes far more sense than huge advances I wanted to range of other revenue ing to Nielsen Sound Scan. against diminishing sales. make an album by which streams. In the mobile arena, The group's biggest- selling "There's so many beautiful niche markets out people realize that things for example, fans will be able album is 2002's "Kinky," which there, that the pennies, dimes and nickels add up, can be done in the Latin to get recipes -as opposed to scanned 41,000. But Kinky's and next thing you know, you have a multimillion - market on the level of the songs -via cell phones. music may well be the most uti- dollar business," Cookman says. American market. All the in- "Imagine the structure of a lized Latin music in mainstream strumentation you hear in For 24/7 Latin news to multinational music company American TV (see story, below), and analysis, see that rhythm, from the kick .biz billboard.biz /latin. at the service of a chef," says in what amounts to a constant the last keyboard, are from the '80s.

How do clubs inspire you?

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make an album, I mix what- KINKY KICKS ever element, be it salsa, Eclectic Mexican Rock Act merengue, , pop, Lands Sweet Soccer Spots house, reggaetón, hip -hop ... to entertain people and Genre -busting Mexican band Kinky one is revenue -generating and make them dance. It's turned has earned critical acclaim and a fol- one is promotional opportu- into something urban, where lowing among hipsters on both sides nities," says J.T. Griffith, film/ anything can happen. It's a of the border. TV music director at Nettwerk new sound of youth. The Now that base stands to gain mil- Music Group. Latin audience is looking for lions of soccer fanatics from the United Nettwerk, which is Kinky's its own generation inside of States to the tip of South America. label and management team, this new language. The group's rock anthem "Solo un licensed the song to Fox under in Paso" is the theme song for Fox Sports the latter formula. It is pursu- Do you test new tracks en Español's 2007 broadcasts of Major ing revenue streams for the front of a club audience? League Soccer (MLS). song in the FIFA 2008 video - When I had Flow [the night- At the start of every match, a mon- game and with official MLS brands band will reach 33 million homes in proach to two factors. club], I released an album the tage will mix the song, clips of the such as Adidas. the United States and Latin America. "Our music ... has an energy that way Studio 54 did. When I pre- band playing and footage of the teams Kinky will also play gigs at MLS "The music of Kinky is going to be can express in a visual way what di- pare a mix, before doing a set to compete. games, starting June 2 with the Los attracting people from their teens to rectors are looking for," Lozano says, master, I take it to the club and The band's video for the song will Angeles Galaxy home match. The the 25 -30 [age range], which is the mar- adding, "It's important to view your listen to it. I can tell if the mix I need premiere during the Chivas USA - Galaxy relationship also extends to in- ket where we're looking to position music environment as a whole ... It's needs anything, if to I go to Toronto FC match on the season's game uses of "Solo un Paso" and ap- Major League Soccer here in the U.S.," not that I am going to change my job raise or lower anything. down. the studio [and] bring it back kickoff on April 7. pearances with the team on local says Fausto Ceballos, VP of creative because album sales are going it in I'm Kinky has also recorded match -spe- Spanish -language TV. services for Fox Sports en Español. It's not because people are not listen- and play the club until cific promos and teaser spots leading Kinky's music has been widely used Kinky keyboardist Ulises Lozano at- ing. We are adapting." sure ... that even if a person the track, the up to the premiere. on TV, from "Nip /Tuck" to MTV's tributes the band's synch -happy ap- -Ayala Ben -Yehuda has never heard you play it, it'll get "What is really appealing is that "Dancelife," and three different Pon- first time EN LA RED: For 24/7 coverage of the Latin music world, an incredible reaction. film and TV licensing have a dual ben- tiac campaigns. ,COm Billboard has partnered with MSN. For a complete roundup in go to Billboard.Latino.MSN.com. efit that can be equally valuable- But with Fox Sports en Español, the Spanish, -Ayala Ben -Yehuda

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But more on this later. its 31.6 %, expenses 32.6 %. why I get pissed offwhen I hear One thing execs do know is Sure, that's for music specialty clueless label executives com- Personalized Service (sales reps across the U.S.) that the decline of physical chains, but we all know the big plain that their competitors win sales is driven mainly by the boxes have different expense retail awards because they give Best B2B Real -Time Ordering Site in the Business dynamics of the music retail structures and ways of look- away margin. I also get angry environment. Without rehash- ing at profit. when I hear execs complain ing all the other physical fac- Let's look at Best Buy. Ac- about high prices they see their Same Day Shipping tors behind the decline, the cording to its year -end num- records selling for in a store. retail price war results in re- bers, Best Buy's overall profit For example, I recently Free Display Materials duced profit margins that margin is 25% and its expenses spoke to a major-label head force music specialty stores to are 19.7 %. I'm not privy to Best of sales, who is one of the in- Free aec Database close and causes surviving Buy's profit statements by prod- dustry's more knowledgeable stores to reduce music space. uct line, but I can do a little ex- executives. He became out- Weekly Award Winning sped Magazine Whether it's because of the trapolating to show that its raged when I told him I Bertelsmann Direct site that music expenses exceed 19.7 %. bought one of his developing prices CDs at $5.99 or iTunes Just analyzing rent, last artists' CDs at a certain chain New accounts call 800- 635 -9082 $9.99 all selling albums at and Or E -mail us a:: domesticsaies @aent.com the big -box circulars advertis- Visit our web site: www.aent.com ing that price, the $18.98 list - price CD is gone. But the major record labels don't ap- pear to get that. If you look at the RIAA midyear numbers for 2006 (full -year numbers are due soon), the average list price of You've earned it. CDs shipped to retail was $16.11. That is still surpris- ingly high when you take into account lower pricing for new artists and budget ($9.98 list price), mid -line ($11.98) and super mid -line ($13.98) titles. The CD department at Best Buy's Lakewood, Colo., outlet. As the premier royalty advance company serving the Given that CDs are whole- arts and entertainment industries, ART is leading saled so merchants can real- year that cost the chain $552 store for $12.99, because that the way to business and creative freedom. ize about a 35% gross profit million, according to its most merchant had paid only $7.50 Whether you need access to your royalty income margin off list price, calcula- recent year -end numbers. for that album. immediately, are seeking professional management tions show that the average (This year's results are due I didn't see any problem. I wholesale price stood at April 4.) So while that equals didn't know the album had de- for your royalty stream, or are planning for the future, $10.47. While the labels' co- 1.7% of revenue, music's rent veloping- artist pricing and was ART can provide you with the expert services you operative advertising dollar al- is more than double at 3.6 %. happy to get it for $12.99. need to get the most from your royalty income. lotments depend on the new How did I get that number? What's more, I pointed out release and the merchant, on If Best Buy music sales are that the merchant was realiz- You can pursue your creative goals and have average they try to keep co -op estimated at $1.5 billion and ing only a 42.3% profit mar- the income stream available to achieve them. and buy -in deals and other it occupies 10% of floor gin. Executives who ART can help you make it happen. promotional discounts at 15% space, its rent was $55 mil- remember their history real- of total revenue (or $1.57), so lion, or 3.6% of music sales. ize that 42% was the profit that brings the average cost for See? Best Buy's expenses for margin built into cassette and CDs to retail down to $8.90. music surpass 19.7% and while vinyl pricing, which not so co- For m0 -e information visit Meanwhile, NPD reports it might not be double, let's incidentally was back when AdvanceclRoyaltyTracking.com that the average price paid for guesstimate another 10 points, the industry was healthy. a full- length CD in the United bringing those costs to about I realize that retail likely will Jr call States was $13.02. With CDs' 30 %. And does anyone think never achieve those types of 1.888.813.6552 average cost at $8.90, that Best Buy is realizing the 31.6% overall profit margins on means the average profit mar- gross profit margin in music? music again, but in the in- gin for CDs last year was 31.6 %. In other words, music is prof- stances when it does, why do ADVANCED ROYALTY TRACKING On the other hand, publicly itable for Best Buy the same way label executives have to be- traded music retailers Hast- iTunes is profitable for Apple. grudge it that profit? ings Entertainment and Trans In both instances it's used to Why wait? For 24/7 retail news World Entertainment recently get customers to buy some- .biz and analysis, see reported their financial re- thing else more profitable. billboard.biz/retail

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www.americanradiohistory.com Copyright 2007, Nielsen Business Media, Inc. All rights reserved Boxscores should BOXS E Concert Grosses be submitted to. Bob Allen, Nashville. cola Phone. 615 -321 -9171. Fax. 615 321 -0878. For research and pricing, call Bob Allen. GROSS/ ARTIST(S) Attendance FOR MORE BOXSCORES GO TO: Venue, Date Capac Promoter BILLBOARD.81Z $2,692,145 ROGER WATERS 54,344 Foro Sol, City, March 3 sout OCESA Presents $2,532,272 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SINK Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IS 34,758 On 'flee Road Concerts West /AEG Live March 12 -13 two se loutss. $2,034,986 RAY WADDELL rwaddell @billboard.com $105 $46 Madison Square Garden, 26,443 AEG Live New York, March 14 -15 two se louts $1,760,015 MANA $85/$35 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, SI_ 25,169 Cardenas Marketing Network March 21 -22 two selouts $1,496,160 (16,448,550 pesos., =c Palacio de los Deportes, M.p 29,61E CIE $124.16/$25.92 City, March 24 -25 35,466 two shows Nederlander $1,438,419 RED HOT CHILI PEFF =RS, MODEST MOUSE A I 33,406 Foro Sol, Mexico City, Marci ID 46,530 CIE $1,356,629 ERIC CLAPTON, ROBERT CRAY BAND Bulks Up General Motors Place, 14,177 House of Blues Canada v Vancouver, March 23 sellout Hodges Charged With Driving Growth For Veteran Firm $1,309,921 VAN MORRISON General Motors Place, 12,934 House of Blues Canada Alex Hodges joining the Nederlander Con- there's a choice," Friedman adds. "And we're a $128.53/$6814 Vancouver, Feb. 26 sellout $1,308.986 ROD STEWART certs crew seems to herald a new seriousness ready to roll. We're well- funded, we're pri- General Motors Place, 13,647 Concerts West /AEG Live for the venerable concert promoter to com- vately held, we don't have any distractions Vancouver, March 10 sellout v pete against AEG Live and Live Nation. with Wall Street, we're a promotion firm." $1,307,088 ROGER WATERS 10 (14643.600 pesos After all, Nederlander has been in this game According to Friedman, Hodges is the guy Estadio Tres de Marzo, 21,707 OCESA Presents $ 160.67/$17.85 Guadalajara, Mexico, Marcho 22,224 a lot longer than either of the top two big dogs. to make it happen. "I've only got one guy who $1,279,065 ERIC CLAPTON, ROBERT CRAY BAND They're both staffed with seasoned profes- can do that, who has experience on every side ($1,484092 Canidan Pengrowth Saddledome, 13,683 House of Blues Canada $108.16/$56.45 Calgary, Alberta, March 26 sel lout sionals, but AEG Live and Live Nation are ba- of the business, who has experience compet- $1,244,372 ERIC CLAPTON, R03!RT CRAY BAND sically products of the new millennium. ing against the gorillas and has succeeded, Rexall Place, Edmonton, Alt eta. 13,442 House of Blues Canada go to 1912. who knows how to put it all together and make March 25 sellout Nederlander's roots back Hodges hasn't been around that long, but it happen and drive the strategy every day, and $1,178,184 JUSTIN TIMBERLAK3 PINK I working with him for over Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, 15,791 Concerts West/AEG Live he has been named COO of Nederlander Con- had the benefit of N.Y., March 21 sellout certs, effective April 15. He most recently was 10 years as a partner," he says. "That's Alex." JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE PINK $1,159,180 executive VP at Live Nation, a position he in- In Friedman's eyes, these multicity tours $75-$45.0 Nashville Arena, Nashville, 17,741 Concerts West/AEG Live March 16 sellout herited in the wake of Live Nation's acquisi- are a viable alternative to national tours under $1,139,332 ERIC CLAPTON, ROBERT CRAY BAND tion of House of Blues Entertainment last one promoter's banner. Nederlander is also ($1370,000 Cdnactian' MTS Centre, Winnipeg, 12,236 House of Blues Canada $108.32/$56.54 Manitoba, March 28 se:lout year. Hodges came to HOB in 1994 and left interested in co-promoting some dates. "Not everybody's a national touring act, and it $1,109,964 JOSH GROBAN, AN6_LIQUE KIDJO $98/348 141045 seems to us that there's a missed opportunity Philips Arena, Atlanta, Marci ID seout Live Nation to go into markets that are either overlooked $1,103,337 RICKY MARTIN (12,238.900 pesos) or underserviced, and nobody's putting it all Arena VFG Guadalajara, Macao 19,164 CIE $136.58/323.89 March 22, 27 19.890 two s1ows together," he says. $1,083,290 ERIC CLAPTON, ROBERT CRAY BAND Just don't call it "block booking," which $85/$65$47 50 Owest Center, Omaha, Neb., 14,570 AEG Live March 31 sellout Friedman believes has a bad connotation. "Un- $1,053,069 COLDPLAY like the block- booking concept, which was (11,758,250 pesos) Auditorio Nacional, Mexico 2FJ, 19,276 OCESA Presents more a na- $102.99/326.87 March 3 -4 two sellouts sort of `take it or leave it' and of $1,051,254 tional touring concept, we hope we are able 20 (11,549,698 pesos) Palacio de los Deportes, Me =i.= 42,383 CIE to express why the agent and manager and $91.02/513.65 City, Feb. 22 -24 48.000 three shows artist should accept an offer from us that has $1,044,735 EL CONCIERTO DEL AVOR $125/$95/$75/ multiple cities, but they don't have to accept Madison 5 uare Garde 13,127 Ralph Mercado Presents $55 New York, Feb. 10 14,419 all of it," he says. "We think we can put some- $1,018,206 RICKY MARTIN thing on the table that will incentivize them (3.150,195 pesos) Estadio River Plate, Buenos 43,549 CIE $98.26/316,16 Aires, March 3 46,306 to take the whole, but we'll be happy to con- $992,730 CHAYANNE tinue booking as many dates as we can." (10.859,000 pesos) -Cola, Auditorio Coca Monterey, 17,448 CIE it as Live last January (billboard.biz, Initially, the Nederlander team will focus $109.70/52743 Mexico, Feb. 15 -17 19.500 three shows Nation on the western United States. "My view of the $974,455 Jan. 31). $79.50/356/ move to Nederlander reunites Hodges world is you want to do the things you do well. Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, March-9 14,l764 Concerts West /AEG Live The $39.50 sel ou t with Nederlander CEO Adam Friedman. The You want to be able to service the artist, put JOSH GROBAN, ANGE.JQUE KIDJO $962,285 pair worked together for 10 years at HOB and on a great promotional campaign, and the $85/$45 RBC Center, Raleigh, N.C., Mardi-6 12,559 Nation sellout Live its predecessor, Universal Concerts, until only way you can do that is to have people who $924,236 IL DIVO Friedman moved to Nederlander last year. are attentive to the shows," Friedman says. (10,281,860. pesos) Auditorio Nacional, Mexico Cité 19,187 CIE 5116.86/51978 March 21 -22 two sellc uts Hodges also worked for Nederlander before "What we're going to do best is leverage our $886,909 ROGER WATERS moving to Universal /HOB. core assets along the West Coast and grow into 9,909,600 pesos) Estadio Universitario, Monteeew, 20,279 OCESA Presents Friedman says Hodges will execute a Ned- markets that are logical extensions of that." $134.25/317.90 Mexico, March 2 27,220 erlander Concerts growth strategy. To date, Nederlander has not really been JOSH GROBAN, ANCE= QUE KIDJO $880,725 "The strategy is a simple one: we need more competing with Live Nation or AEG Live. Ned- $95;'3335 American Airlines Center, Dallas, 12,115 Live Nation March 19 12.846 inventory in the markets we currently oper- erlander finished eighth among all promot- $827,747 , GNARLS BARKLEY ate in, and we want to take that experience in ers in gross dollars last year, behind such $56.65 AT &T Center, San Antonio, 14,885 The Messina Group /AEG Live March 23 sellout those markets and reach out to other markets independents as Jam and Outback. JOSH GROBAN, ANGE_!QUE KIDJO that are logical extensions of what we already "Unless we as a promotion firm come up 30 $816,480 595/535 Toyota Center, Houston, 11,585 Live Nation that the goal is with a strategy that offers something that is March 21 sellout do," says Friedman, who adds to give agents and managers another choice attractive, competition is not going to hap- $770,609 $79.50/539.50 Radio City Music Hall, New YDer., 11,882 AEG Live, Doug Isaac Presents beyond national touring. pen," Friedman says. "We're going to take March 9 -10 -wo sellouts Friedman says that growth can come from everything we have and maximize it and build $751,698 VAN MORRISON ($877814 Canadian) putting together strings of dates for artists. regional scale first. If ultimately that means MTS Centre, Winnipeg, 9,719 House Blues Canada $128,02/$68.08 of Manitoba, March 1 sellout "Instead of looking at our venues as one -offs, we can move on to other markets beyond the $745,745 JOSH GROBAN, ANG1E_IQUE KIDJO or silos if you will, making single offers for region, we'll do it, but we'll do it opportunis- $86.50/$56.50 Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, 9,816 Live Nation N.Y., March 10 sellout single markets, we're stringing them all to- tically and smartly." _ gether and creating multicity, multivenue $740,232 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKEPNK For 24/7 touring news $79/$56 John Paul Jones Arena, 12 083 Concerts West /AEG Live packages," he says. and analysis, see Charlottesville, Va., March 18 seÌlout .biz "We want agents and managers to know billboard.biz/touring $719,064 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE.,PNK $75/$56 U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, 14,045 Concerts West /AEG Live March 15 I APRIL 14, 2007 12 I BILLBOARD

www.americanradiohistory.com BY MITCHELL PETERS School Of Rock Diverse Spring Tours Target College Students

Stress runs rampant among college kids this time of year, but the Madpackers.com Door to Dorm tour, the Virgin College Mega tour and mtvU's Campus Invasion Music Festival are aiming to give students some springtime musical relief. Hinder will headline the Door to Dorm outing, which hits 17 colleges and three music festivals starting April 13 at the University of Pitts- burgh in Johnstown, Pa. Drummer Cody Hanson jokingly admits that nonstop worldwide touring behind Hinder's 2005 album "Extreme Be- havior" has made the quintet "se- vere alcoholics," but that won't pre- vent the Oklahoma City act from throwing a party for its hardcore college fan base. "Whenever we get too tired we just have another drink and continue on," he says. Campus shows like drue Door to Dorm tour, "We're having a good time, and that's what featuring such acts as TAUB KWELI (top) we're about." and HINDER (below) are ramping up this spring. For Madpackers.com, a new company that picks up students' packed belongings Blues in Las Vegas and wraps May 5 at Johnson and drops them off at dorms before school & Wales University in Providence, R.I., tickets starts, linking with Hinder to launch its brand will cost up to $20 in some markets and will was a no- brainer, says Dave Licursi, a tour be given away for free in others, depending HERE'S SOMETHING THAT producer with Concerts 101. Licursi launched on the school. Most university students pay the company after spending 20 -plus years between $25 and $200 in student activity fees, as a tour manager and accountant for such Tobey says, which offset the cost of program- DESERVES A DRUM ROLL. college favorites as Staind, , Match- ming. "Some schools can't charge for events box Twenty and Sugar Ray. "The energy because of activities tees,' he says. these guys have onstage is perfect for a col- Door to Dorm features support from Papa lege audience." Roach and Puddle of Mudd on select dates. It Look for your entry for the About 75% of college- focused tours run is charging $20 -$25. For Door to Dorm gigs 23rd ANNUAL KENTUCKY during the spring, when nine out of 10 col- that don't visit campus venues, efforts will be DERBY BET. leges are looking to buy talent for year -end made to do tie -in marlketing with surrounding blowout events. In most cases, student -run universities to offer a limited number of dis- committees seek high- energy acts to place counted tickets to students, says the Agency Promoters know we know how to make them fed specia outdoors in festival -type settings, gyms, au- Group's Ken Fermaglich, who books Hinder ditoriums, ballrooms, theaters or arenas. worldwide with Steve Kaul. Now, we'll place a $2 wager for you o- the horse 'J -wur choice Adam Tobey, VP of Concert Ideas (which Also serving a diverse college- targeted ros- serves as a middle man between schools and ter is this year's first mtvU Campus Invasion in the Kentucky artists), says that 99.5% of schools have facil- Music Festival, which boasts the Shins, Dash- Derby. No strings atta ±Ed. It's our way of sayin'' ities. "The other half a percent rents facilities board Confessional and Fabolous as headlin- off campus" ers for all -day festivals in Austin, Atlanta and "you're always a winner at the Kentucky Exposi=ior Center il Like the fourth annual Virgin College Mega Philadelphia. Other acts include Gym Class tour, which features a diverse lineup of rap- Heroes, the Academy Is ..., K -OS, Augustana, Louisville." Watch the ma I fcr your invitatioi tc play. per Talib Kweli, pop /punk act Sugarcult and the Rapture and Shiny Toy Guns. former Something Corporate guitarist Wil- The event follows in the footsteps of the liam Tell, Door to Dorm will beef up concert decade -old MTV Campus Invasion tour, which dates by leading with all -day on- campus ac- brought exposure to such acts as Muse, Moby, tivities like obstacle courses, giveaways, Wyclef Jean and Hoobastank. The decision to games and artist meet -and -greets. "Those abandon the old touring model was part of an ;111TE sau things help," Tobey says. On- campus festi- effort to bring mixed acts to the table and hone vals "entice people who may be sitting on in on specific territories, according to Chris BROADBENT ARENA CARDINAL STADIUM the fence to attend the concert. The added McCarthy, VP of strategic development and values are incredibly important, because peo- marketing at mtvU. "Rather than have 20 dates ple have so many options these days to see on college campuses throughout the country, and hear things." we chose to invade college towns," McCarthy 1100.618.5151 KYEXPO.ORG Kentu For this year's 18- market Virgin College says. "In each of these markets, you're talking Mega tour, which starts April 7 at the House of 100,000 -500,000 college students."

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www.americanradiohistory.com LITTLE STEVEN'S UNDERGROU AG

TODD MARTENS tmartens @billboard.com

The final nine of what will be the Big 86 begins. why "Jayne Mansfield Couldn't Help It." And on June 10, when HBO eighty -sixes Richard Brooks started it all in 1955 with Not Trimming "The Sopranos" forever, it will be remembered Bill Haley & the Comets' "Rock Around the as the series that had the best music in the Clock" opening "Blackboard Jungle." The kids history of TV. didn't rip the seats out of theaters because it The Fat There are a few directors as musically savvy was the first time they heard rock'n'roll. They U.K. Label Ramping Up Roster With Online Discoveries as David Chase, but not many. You have to went berserk because it was the first time in a little earner," begin with Martin Scorsese, the King of Rock history they heard it at the correct volume. Like, Ilko what's a string of handling dozens of import "It's good in Movieland. George Lucas would have given loud, Daddy -O. shows and positive releases per month, and he Knight says. him a run for the throne -"American Graffiti" Well, Chase has carried on this proud tradi- press at March's wanted out of the company Yet even as it grows, FatCat came out around the same time as "Mean tion and taken it to TV, where he had 86 hours South by South- he founded. "I wanted to is still firmly rooted in DIY cul- Streets" and was wall-to -wall cool songs, but he to let his imagination work instead of a movie's west music confer- deal with 15 records per year ture. Knight insists the label abdicated when he blasted into space. 90 -. ence in Austin worth to a small rather than 15 records per listens to every demo it re- Here's a taste of Chase's School of Rock on indie with a budding act? For month," he says. "I missed ceives and has started featur- "The Sopranos ": FatCat newcomers the Twi- the work of sinking my teeth ing the best of them on its light Sad, it's a little more than into a project rather than Web site. So far, Knight says, British Invasion: (five 1,000 CDs. keeping track of new re- seven acts have been signed times), , the Animals, the Hollies, Post -SXSW, the Caroline - leases for each week." via his label's site. Cream, Them distributed, U.K.-based indie- FatCat's biggest group, "A record label only has so Doo -wop: Dion & the Belmonts, the the one -time home to Sigur art rock aggregation the An- much time and energy to Elegants, the Cadillacs, the Drifters Rós and the Animal Collec- imal Collective, recently left commit to physical products The Pioneers: Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, tive -saw the four -figure jump for a larger indie in Domino. and working a release, and , Roy Orbinson in retail orders for the April 3 "It wasn't a kick in the teeth, we get an awful lot of good The Americans: Bob Dylan, the Rascals, release of the Twilight Sad's but we're a small label in music," he says. "Other indie Chris Columbus has a great ear, as does the Four Seasons, Bruce Springsteen "Fourteen Autumns and Fif- Jonathan Demme. Michael Mann is more a Soul and R &B: The Miracles, Otis Redding, teen Winters." But Adam score guy these days, although he's usually not Irma Thomas, Marvin Gaye Pierce, who heads the U.S. of- too far away from his sweet home Chicago blue. Punk and new wave: The Clash, Johnny fice of FatCat, isn't getting too And let's not forget, "Miami Vice" brought rock Thunders, Elvis Costello, Blondie excited. That brings the total songs to TV. But the scores for "Thief" and "The initial ship -out for the rela- Last of the Mohicans" are as important as the Of course there were the popular standards tively unknown act to some- script and are as good as it gets. with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Ben- where above 3,000 units. Before 1973 there was Jack Nietsche's clas- nett and Jerry Vale. And just cool choices like "Caroline keeps worrying sic soundtrack to "Performance." Roger Gor- "Sally Go Round the Roses" by the Jaynetts. about the retail climate, so I man was hip enough to use the Electric Flag Quite a range of coolness, and that's only think everyone -from the for "The Trip," and there was always a fabulous scratching the surface. stores to the distributor -are Davie Allan & the Arrows instrumental for There's one more critically important fact conservative enough for things like the super cool "Wild Angels" or Dick that proves indisputably former drummer me," Pierce says. "So I'm try- Dale for beach movies. Chase's dedication to music: Without it, me ing to squeeze everything I Before that Alan Freed's flicks carried the and Frankie Valli would have never been on can for this one, and people good news, and the Rock Messiah brought his the show. So on behalf of all those drooling are reordering already." best missionaries with him. Most notably Lit- degenerate denizens of the Bada Bing, thank Anchored by the piercing tle Richard, who explained quite eloquently you, David. vocals of James Graham, the songs of the Glasgow, Scot- land -based Twilight Sad are CC)C)I_1=S l' GARAGE SONGS high drama, where quaking guitars build to hailstorms of Domino, who labels are now using that as COOLEST romantic tension. The quartet comparison to SONG IN THE takes seemingly simple pop have had remarkable suc- an A &R tool." WORLD MY HEART IS BEATING MARY WEISS 1 THIS WEEK Norton structures and gradually cess," FatCat head Alex And FatCat has also been dresses them up, building until Knight says. "We're not in a building an extensive DIY re- FREE AND FREAKY 2 Virgin the melodies turn into some- position to compete finan- source guide on its site, fea- a hypnotic. cially with the resources turing contacts and informa- DANCING ON THE LIP OF A VOLCANO NEW YORK DOLLS thing bit more 3 Roadrunner Pierce, also the man be- they have at hand. It was tion on companies that hind electronic- tinged rock tough to lose them, but we provide distribution, master- INTERVENTION ARCADE FIRE A Merge act Mice Parade, has spent knew it might happen. We ing and manufacturing in the past year- and -a -half or did put in a counteroffer, but multiple countries. IN THE MODERN WORLD JESSE MALIN 5 Adeline so shutting down his own I'm not sure it wielded any "I think the industry at Bubble Core Records & Dis- real consideration." large to the people outside OPEN EYES THE APPLES IN STEREO 6 Simian tribution to helm FatCat U.S. By making more permanent of it is something that peo- The London -based label, inroads in the United States, ple don't quite know what to BECAUSE I'M AWESOME THE DOLLYROTS 7 Blackheart which is celebrating its 10th Knight is hoping FatCat can make of," Knight says. "In our year, had previously been continue to build upon the at- day and age people are still RUBY 8 Universal distributed in the United tention brought to it via its as- in awe of a record company. States by Bubble Core and sociation with Sigur Rós and We're trying to demystify BROKEN HEART THE CHARMS the process of putting a 9 Wicked Cool was looking to establish its the . The own base on these shores. label still has the rights -in the record out." GOODBYE ROCK AND ROLL BAND THE NOVAKS Indie Music Pierce, meanwhile, had United Kingdom -to Sigur 10 For 24/7 indies seen Bubble Core grow into Rós' early singles and the news and analysis, see Little Steven's Underground Garage column is produced exclusively for Billboard. For more information go to .k z not necessarily those of the magazine. billboard.biz /indies. UNDERGROUNDGARAGE.COM. The opinions expressed are his own, and a subdistributor that was band's album "( )."

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Learn to a apt with forwar' =t¡ inkinc online music courses and programs frcm Berkleernusic, the online extension School hie Publishers Place of Berklee College of Music. SUSAN BUTLER sbutler @billboard.com Concert Touring The Future of Music Not Just The Tax Law Music Publishing 101 Music Industry Entrepreneurship Songwriters Now window," Fasbender says. "Be- For the bankroll, Plainfield Have More Than fore, some of the big money Asset Management and Credit Professional Music Business Progra One Reason To [offered to songwriters] Suisse are backing the com- Sell Their wouldn't be worth it at a 40% pany. For marketing, the pub- Catalogs or 50% tax hit." lisher built a substantial staff But the tax savings really that focuses on promoting and Despite predictions last fall wasn't the primary motivation exploiting the compositions. that an onslaught of songwrit- for Knight to sell a piece of her Then Primary Wave simply ers would sell their catalogs copyright interests. Other fac- farmed out the traditional pub- when a new tax law came into tors came into play. lishing administration to effect this year, there really Times have changed for Wixen Music Publishing. haven't been many offerings. songwriters, with the supply Fasbender says that Knight, But as word leaked that Holly of bands that perform other who typically co- writes songs, Knight was selling an inter- writers' songs dwindling since landed a seven -figure sum for Call Our Advisors Today est in her copyrights, includ- the late '80s. For established a 50% share of her interest in 1.866.BERKLEE Tina Turner's "The ing Best" songwriters, it takes a strate- copyrights. Her songs have V'vvw.De I"Kleer7ìUIC.=C 11 and Pat Benatar's "Love Is a gic partner to really work their been recorded by Heart, Meat Battlefield," I figured the new catalog in a competitive mar- Loaf, Patti Smyth. Rod Stew- law must have played a part ket. More and more, indie pub- art, and others. in her decision to sell to Pri- lishers are the answer. Some publishers have com- mary Wave Music Publishing. Fasbender has noticed that plained in the past that Mestel It did. But as Knight and her many experienced executives is overpaying for copyrights business manager reveal, from major companies are and driving up prices for every- there are more reasons than now running indie publishers, one. But then again, a lot of just the law for songwriters to like Primary Wave, Dimen- people with a lot of money sell an interest in their copy- sional Music Publishing, Spirit want to build publishing cata- rights right now. Music Group and EverGreen logs right now. "For the most part, I have Copyrights. This experience in "My office is bombarded by always advocated fervently to a small company makes them companies asking if my hold on to your copyrights," particularly attractive to song- clients are interested in sell- says Tina Fasbender, writers like Knight. ing," Fasbender says. "Not Berklee Knight's longtime business "I've always been attracted only publishers, but compa- manager. But now she's had to boutique operations as op- nies with big money who want usic a change of heart. posed to big companies where to get their finger in the enter- learn music One reason is the new tax you get lost in the shuffle," tainment industry." law. Before January, a copy- Knight says. "I thought it was And Primary Wave is right righted song owned by an in- great that Primary bought in there competing with dividual had no some ofthe Nirvana and Hall major publishers for some value for tax purposes. When & Oates catalog. It's a good juicy catalogs. a songwriter sold a copyright group of people and a good as- "Even for songwriters who SONY BMG interest, the full selling price sociation for me." would never sell all of a copy- was taxable income. When Primary Wave is even tweak- right, they might sell some por- MUSIC FNTERT,AINME1 publishing companies sold ing the traditional publishing tion ofthe publisher's share or copyrighted songs, publish- model to become a real player ofthe entire catalog," Fasben- ers were taxed only on the in the publishing field. der says. "They really don't profit and at a lower capital Before launching Primary know where the industry is COULD YOU BE gains tax rate available to Wave with some partners, going, so they can take on a P companies. CEO Larry Mestel was alabel partner [now] for some long- MISSING ROYALTIES Under the new law, song- guy. He held executive posts term security." writers are treated like publish- with Virgin Records, Arista Knight is currently writ- Visit our website at ers when they sell a copyright Records and Island Entertain- ing with Universal- signed AINVIV ..sonybmg.com interest. Songwriters now pay ment Group. So it's really no band Porcelain, among taxes on the sale at the lower surprise that he carried the other projects. - (Go to Royalty Information,/Missing Ro a.l i capital gains rate rather than label model -bankrolling and For 24/7 publishing ,2nU; Stiyl PAW MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT the income tax rate. marketing artists-to the pub- .bi Z news and analysis, see "This new tax law opened a lishing arena. billboard.biz /publishing.

APRIL 14, 2007 I www.billboard.biz 15 www.americanradiohistory.com IVIOI3ILI= BY ANTONY BRUNO MOBILE TO THE MAX I31TS & I3RI1=1=S WHAT'S IN YOUR are expected to reach 216.9 New Broadband Technology Foreshadows Content Evolution PHONE? million by the end of this M:Metrics launched a track- year, a 21.8% jump from If you've never heard the term Second, WiMAX networks price through one service. ing service that uses meter- 2006. Part of the growth is "WiMAX" before, don't sweat can transfer high- bandwidth "We are changing the eco- ing technology for the first attributed to the increasing it. You're probably not alone. content much faster and in big- nomics of the mobile and time to track how consumers amount of digital content But in the hyper -wonk, ger packets. That means faster broadband market," Alvelda use mobile content. Rather being made available to fans tech -speak jargon of the wire- download times for not only says. "You'll see a tremendous than utilizing survey data, the through new online services, less industry, WiMAX is the single tracks but also full al- reduction in cost [and] better MeterDirect technology is as well as falling prices. latest thing making its way bums and video content. access to your fans." embedded in the phones of through the byzantine maze The wireless operator most But WiMAX is no slam - participating users -similar RHAPSODY ON THE of acronyms and buzzwords bullish on WiMAX's potential dunk. Overlaying existing to Nielsen rating boxes -to MOVE used to remind the rest of the is Sprint. The company says it wireless networks with new continuously monitor their RealNetworks has teamed world (with all apologies to will spend $1 billion this year technology is not cheap, and messaging, browsing, appli- with Nokia to make the Rhap- Chevy Chase), `We're wire- alone, and another $2 billion building a whole new network cation and media usage. Ini- sody subscription music less, and you're not." next year, to build a WiMAX net- is even more costly. For wire- tial findings are limited to service mobile: Rhapsody is But WiMAX sometime soon work in 19 cities by April 2008, less operators still losing sleep which Web sites mobile users being added to Nokia's is likely to be one of those terms covering more than 100 million over how to pay off their exist- visit most and when. Chan- N800 Internet Tablet. The that the music industry, and people. It plans to test mobile ing third -generation (3G) net- nel -level music and video device is not a mobile phone, others in the content world, will works, this is a headache consumption data will also but a Wi -Fi- and Bluetooth- need to know all too well as So what does all this mean many don't need. be measured. enabled handheld computer wireless technologies become to the music industry? This bas- But to be fair, WiMAX net- that can access the Internet an increasingly important dis- tard cousin of Wi -Fi and wire- works are much cheaper. CONTENT CRAZE in a Wi -Fi hotspot or via a tribution channel. less networks has the potential Compared with the approxi- Research firm iSuppli says connection to a Bluetooth Simply put, WiMAX (also to solve several problems that mately $40 billion that Veri- the market for MP3 players mobile phone. Once the soft- known as 4G, or "fourth gen- have plagued the evolution of zon is expected to pay to build and other portable media ware is downloaded to the eration") is a wireless Internet mobile entertainment. First, it its FiOS IPTV network, Wi- devices will double to 268.6 device, users can stream broadband technology simi- costs much less to transmit MAX seems like a steal. million units by 2011, from their personalized music li- lar to Wi -Fi, but with a much data over a WiMAX connection Another challenge will be the 128.7 million in 2005. The braries, listen to Internet greater range. While Wi -Fi ac- than a traditional cellular net- process of outfitting potential growth is predicted to occur radio or access playlists, as cess points have a range of work. Cheaper distribution customers with new devices at a 13% compound annual long as they are already a about 100 feet, WiMAX base means cheaper prices, which that can access WiMAX net- growth rate. Unit shipments Rhapsody subscriber. stations can cover an area in turn likely means more peo- works. Reseeding the market roughly the same as existing ple buying mobile music. with new devices takes about cellular networks, making it Taken together, the result 18 -24 months. For content relatively easy to blanket an would be a greater slice of the providers, the plus side is that entire metropolitan area with revenue pie for wireless oper- WiMAX networks in Chicago operators will be relying on COMPILED BY Nielsen TITLE th, ^sor,oc just one provider. ators and record labels to share. and the Baltimore/Washington, more sophisticated content to ORIGINAL ARTIST POPPIN' D.C., by the end of the year. drive this migration 16 #1 However, unlike Wi -Fi, Wi- "Then we're negotiating area -much OWKS CHRIS BROWN FEATURING JAY BIZ a number, Virtually every wireless net- like entertainment services WHAT HURTS THE MOST MAX networks require dedi- over much larger 53 FLATTS margins work infrastructure provider is have spurred people to buying RASCAL cated, licensed wireless rather than the tight CRAZY BITCH 28 spectrum to use -in the ex- we have today," Warner Music actively producing equipment new 3G phones. BUCKCHERRY CUPID'S CHOKEHOLD 8 pensive 2.5GHz band. Many Group senior VP of digital for these new services. Sam- However, it's not limited to GYM CLASS HEROES FEATURING PATRICK STUMP operators are willing to pay strategy /business develop- sung, Nortel, Alcatel, Nokia and mobile phones. WiMAX enthu- CANDY SHOP FEATURING OLIVIA a Motorola are all involved in de- siasts, including several Sprint for this spectrum as it is avail- ment Michael Nash said at ROCKSTAR able now, while the interna- panel discussion at the recent ploying the technology on a executives, see video players, NICKELBACK MY HUMPS 81 tional standard bodies are CTIA Wireless conference. global scale. digital cameras and even auto- THE BLACK EYED PEAS

dragging their feet in offer- With this on the mobiles connecting to the BECAUSE I GOT HIGH AFROMAN WiMAX network. ing more high- bandwidth horizon, content SUPER MARIO BROTHERS THEME wireless spectrum. producers are al- For these reasons and oth- KOJI KONDO BEST FRIEND 54 ready planning to ers, Ericsson believes WiMAX 50 CENT 8 OLIVIA create more so- revenue will account for only phisticated fare. about 5 % -10% of global broad- POLLY WANT Akon's "Don't Matter" vaults 22 -16 in its third MobiTV, a pro - band wireless revenue by week on the chart. The track garners the largest A BOOMBOX? ducer of mobile 2010, and as such has opted to unit and percentage gain within the top 20. So you've got a sleek new music phone, you rock out on video programming, in Janu- focus its efforts on traditional the subway and on the sidewalk, but now you want to im- ary began demonstrating 3G services. IRREPLACEABLE 9 16 press your friends at parties. What do you do? high -definition- quality pro- But make no mistake: Wi- BEYONCE DON'T CHA 12 68 Parrot has tried to make that dilemma a bit easier with gramming on a WiMAX demo MAX is coming, and com- FEATURING BUSTA RHYMES SWEET HOME ALABAMA stereo speaker, the Parrot 126 its new Bluetooth portable network at the Consumer ing soon. LYNYRD SKYNYRD Boombox. The speaker is compatible with any Bluetooth- Electronics Show. "It would not be accurate to NUTHIN' BUT A 'G' THANG 55 enabled music source -including computers and MP3 And according to MobiTV call 2007 'the year of mobile DR. DRE MISSION -IMPOSSIBLE players -but Parrot is targeting the music -phone crowd CEO Phillip Alvelda, WiMAX WiMAX,' " says Tammy Parker, LALO SCHIFRIN DON'T MATTER Tele- 3 with this one, seeing as it unveiled the device last month has the added benefit of sup- an analyst with Informa 22 AKON at the CTIA Wireless conference in Orlando, Fla. delivery coms & Media. "But it's clear CHANGES porting multiple 35 2PAC The compact device packs 60 watts of high -fidelity functions, not just mobile. So, that the future of this technol- STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN 1,4 21 sound, two wideband drivers and a subwoofer. Oh, and if a service provider can broad- ogy in the U.S. will be built LED ZEPPELIN WHEN WE RIDE ON OUR ENEMIES 10 you're not interested in Bluetooth, you can just plug in cast content over a WiMAX upon the foundation being cre- 2PAC a ated this year." LOCKED UP your favorite device with boring old wire, too. network, which consumers 8 84 AKON FEATURING STYLES P The Boombox will start shipping in third -quarter 2007 can then access on a mobile For 24/7 digital news for $270. - Antony Bruno phone, home computer or .biz and analysis, see eventually a set -top box at one billboard.biz /digital.

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IBSO GUITAR CHAIRMAN/ Henry CEO Juszki With a new showroom in Miami, Gibson Guitar is looking for continued growth in the Latin market. The company's chief business architect discusses this and much more.

Selling music may be tough these days, but there's no shortage of people who want to make win some and you lose some. One music. The latest figures from the National Assn. of Music Merchandisers, the trade group for of the areas we are extremely inter- the international music products industry, show sales of instruments and gear hit a record ested in is the whole area of con- value of nearly $8 billion in 2005. sumer electronics. A lot of the But to Gibson Guitar chairman /CEO Henry Juszkiewicz, instrument sales are about technology we've been developing more than just cranking out Les Pauls. Since he and fellow Harvard Business School alums is specifically aimed at that market- David Berryman (Gibson's president) and Gary Zebrowski took over the struggling com- place. The digital jukebox is evi- pany in 1986, Gibson has expanded aggressively. The company now owns Baldwin, Wurl- dence of that. In June, we bought itzer, Slingerland, Epiphone and several other music brands. It has also invested in re- the [manufacturer] of a commercial search and development, particularly in the digital jukebox and digital guitar. Gibson has jukebox product, Deutsche Wurl- beefed up artist relations as well, and in 2005 bought the naming rights to Los Angeles' itzer. I'm a little frustrated because former Universal Amphitheatre. we had hoped to release [the digital In addition to increasing the reach of the 113 -year -old brand, Gibson has been involved in jukebox] in time for Christmas many charitable efforts. Music Rising, a fund Juszkiewicz co- founded with U2's the Edge sales. We continue to have develop- and producer Bob Ezrin, has helped more than 2,400 musicians (and more than 20,000 ment issues in that product line. students and parishioners) replace instruments destroyed in the wake of Hurricanes Kat- rina and Rita. Music Rising received the Humanitarian Award at Billboard's third annual Tour- Your digital guitar has finally ing Conference in New York last summer. shipped to retail. How are you Gibson opened its newest showroom in Miami last month. Juszkiewicz -who supported introducing this new product to himself in college by playing a Gibson at weddings -spoke to Billboard shortly after a trip consumers? to China. One of the things we're doing at the store level is putting up demos. Be- What took you Io China? consumers in all product categories, of albums being sold by Latin artists The showroom is as an embassy to cause it's such a radically new prod- It is simply a question of time when including guitars, can get a much is mind -boggling. Additionally, the the entertainment and media corn - uct, we have to be able to demonstrate China emerges as the world's better instrument for a very afford- Latin market is driven by a quality munities. They're not commercial it and have the equipment available largest consumer market. It has a able price. This means a young concern. [It's] not as affluent as some ventures. We don't sell products for people to fully check out. There population roughly four to five player who is struggling to get their other markets might be, but the Latin through them, we don't have sales is an enormous amount of technol- times the size of the United States, chops together now has a great in- consumer is very, very driven by get- agents. It's about relationships and ogy that hasn't been tapped for the which is the world's current largest strument to do that, and it makes it ting the best. It means more to them, supporting people in the commu- player and the creator. The guitar consumer market. It is going from so much easier to get involved in and consequently, they've become a nities. That might be artists or char- hasn't really changed much since the underdeveloped to a developing- guitar, both from a standpoint of very good customer of Gibson brand ities that we're very supportive of, '50s, so it's kind of like progress has and with time, will be a developed- price and a standpoint of quality. product. We don't have statistics on [or] it might be community events. been on hold. economy. As people [in China] Looking at the low end, we have who specifically buys a product in translate into the middle class, the several brands aimed at mass -mer- many cases, but we are getting an- Are your branding efforts gen- What is the place of traditional numbers speak for themselves. chandising channels. We have a spe- ecdotal information that it's a sub- erating income? instruments when music can be cific brand at Target, Circuit City; stantial part of our purchases. We've been financially successful made on a computer? How has Gibson adapted to the it's very low -cost. It meets the re- for a while. We're actually gaining It all starts with the input device. It influx of cheaip instruments quirements of the merchant as well What else are you doing to cor- market share. I would say the rea- will be some time before the cre- from Asia? as being a superb value for typically ner those consumers? son is that we've been very aggres- ation process is anything but All Gibson brand guitars are made a young player. We've put an office in Miami that sive in marketing and branding. So human and anything but inspired in the U.S. At the same time, we are is an entertainment relations of- is the fact that we are building re- [by] people. It starts with the tools expanding our factories overseas Gibson sponsors many high - fice aimed primarily at the Latin ally great instruments. You can pro- they have to create musically rele- and the relationships we've had profile Latin music artists and market. We've been doing a lot of mote all you want, but if you have a vant content, whether it be voice or overseas. The ability for a young events, including providing work in San Antonio, Austin, Los bad product at the end of the day, guitar or whatever. So our new gui- player to get an instrument that's instruments for the Latin Angeles, New York. And we've been the consumer is going to throw up. tar, which starts with a digital sig- really good for not a lot of money Grammy Awards. Why is it going hiring staff that's dedicated to the nal -it's not just the fact that it's has improved. When I was young, to such lengths to connect with Latin market in terms of promo- How are your digital products digital -is a much better guitar as the low -end guitars were really not this audience? tions and sponsorships. developing? a result of that technology. It gives that great. You really had to have a In the short tenu, the Latin market When you're investing in high -risk, you a lot more to work with in terms Gibson to get a great guitar. Today, is a much bigger deal. The number What are the showrooms used for? high -potential growth activity, you of making music. .. You can promote all you want, but if you have a bad product at the end of the day, the consumer is going to throw up.

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www.americanradiohistory.com BIGGER AND RICHER HAVING COOKED UP A NEW RECIPE FOR COUNTRY MUSIC, THE MUZIK MAFIA FINDS NEW WAYS TO DO BUSINESS BY KEN TUCKER PHOTOGRAPHS BY DAVID McCLISTER

The video for Big & Rich's "Comin' to Your City" features extraterrestrials, scantily clad women, a rapping black cowboy and a character named Two Foot Fred-as well as the band-partying on a rocket ship shaped like a Gibson flying V guitar ( "If ya wanna little bang in your ying yang, come along'). It's not meant to be a documentary, but it isn't that far from the truth either. If From start to finish, a Big & Rich concert is a visual and aural experience hard to forget. Whether it's bedecked in his cowboy finest and playing a flying V, or in one of his trademark toppers, highstepping around the stage like a deranged drum major, you ain't seen nothing like this. Big & Rich shows have enough pyrotechnics to do a rock band proud. Then there's the unpredictability factor. In a set that contrasts the raucous "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" with the contemplative "8th of November," one might also hear songs as diverse as the B -52's' "Rock Lobster" and the gospel standard "I'll Fly Away." If A Big & Rich show is also part tent revival. "Brothers and sisters, we are here for one reason and one reason only alone-to share our love of music. I present to you, country music without prejudice," Big Kenny's voice booms out as he channels a Southern fundamentalist preacher on the spoken intro for "Rollin' (The Ballad of Big & Rich)." The message must be shared. IT "The Mafia is really about the expandalism of music without prejudice," Kenny says. "We started a ball rolling that has grown in Nashville and across this country like no one could have imagined." >>>

APRIL 14, 2007 www.billboard.biz I 19 www.americanradiohistory.com And the ball continues to roll: Forthcoming album "Be- And whatever the Mafia is, it seems to work. The group tween Hell and Amazing Grace" hits stores June 5. While the was founded in 2001 by Kenny, Rich, fellow musician Jon final track listing wasn't available at press time, it's an amaz- Nicholson and music publisher Cory Gierman, who are ing collection of widely divergent songs. On one hand, there's known as the Godfathers. After the success of her first the bare- boned, Texas shuffle version of AC /DC's "You Shook album in 2004, Gretchen Wilson (see story, below) was Me All Night Long " -"Every country boy or girl has jammed named a Godmother. More than half a decade down the to AC/ DC," Rich says -and on the other, there's Wyclef Jeari s line, the organization continues to grow and flourish. Wil- reggae rap mixed with steel guitar in "Please Man." The new son has sold more than 5.6 million albums, according to record has definite spiritual leanings -R &B's John Legend Nielsen SoundScan, while Big & Rich have sold roughly 3.9 even performs a cappella on a song called "Eternity" -but million. And this year, five Mafia members will release al- there's also the hilarious tale of lost love "W WJ D (What Would bums -not just Big & Rich, but Wilson, , James Jesus Drink ?)." Otto and the clan's newest and historically most success- It's the sort of audacious melding of genres with which Big ful member, John Anderson (see story, page 23). And there & Rich first hit Nashville and country radio -like a ton of are more projects in development. bricks is an understatement. The unprecedented hybrid old - What began as a few people jamming together in 2001 school rap, hard rock and dual country harmonies that the at Nashville's Pub of Luv has exploded beyond Music City's duo delivered on their first two albums was not only unprece- wildest expectations. Once word of the jam sessions spread, dented, but delivered with a cocky swagger that country had for the 76 straight Tuesdays Mafia members played to pro- rarely seen, give or take from a few veteran outlaws. gressively larger crowds, it forced the group to move to else was available- continued to do shows at local clubs after And that's just the music. Perhaps nowhere else in music larger venues. Guests ranging from Kid Rock and Hank the concerts. And the weekly jam sessions still crop up. Ear- history can you find a group that so closely mirrors a carni- Williams Jr. to Jewel and Three Doors Down frequently lier this year, for instance, members performed together in val sideshow. From the actually 3- foot -2 -inch Two Foot Fred, dropped by to help out. And not only were the shows a hit Muscle Shoals, Ala. who dances at Big & Rich shows and appears in videos, to with fans, they also attracted the attention of Nashville's Meanwhile, the Muzik Mafia's definition has expanded as country- rapping former shoe salesman Cowboy Troy, to Rachel A &R community. Interestingly, Warner Bros. Nashville well. "It's still the musical community that they had, but there Kice, a self-described "painter of fine muzik," who paints on chief creative officer Paul Worley, who signed Big & Rich is a marketing arm, too," says Marc Oswald, who manages stage during shows, the world has never seen anything like to Warner Bros., remembers hearing about the shows from Big & Rich, Wilson and Cowboy Troy and is consigliere in the the Muzik Mafia. his daughter. "She would tell me about this Mafia thing and organization. He cites MuzikMafia.com, MuzikMafia TV, And the Muzik Mafia is ... what, exactly? A family, a fel- how great it was and I paid attention, but I didn't act on which aired on CMT Loaded, a broadband offering, and Muzik by "music without anything," he says now. Luckily the duo came to him and Mafia Radio, which streams on the group's Web site. There's lowship guided the mission statement 1. prejudice," a clan of fun -loving musicians who love to party were quickly signed. also the Mafia Soldiers street team and an actual Mafia head- and make music together, an organization that counts good When Big & Rich joined Tim McGraw's tour in 2004, they quarters, where three full -time employees and four interns deeds and charitable contributions among its core beliefs? took the Mafia on the road, something that still happens today work on new media, tour sponsorships, public relations and The Mafia (Musically Artistic Friends in Alliance) is all those occasionally. After the McGraw shows, the duo -along with the Web site, among other things. Oh, and there's a full video things and more. cohorts Cowboy Troy, , Otto and whoever production facility, too.

BLUE -COLLAR DOWNSIZING GRETCHEN WILSON TAKES CONTROL AND ROLLS BACK HER GOALS

It's taken a while, but Gretchen Wilson "I beat out pop artists and rap artists, ther inside for a few of these songs," has come to realize that she will never but it's still a loser in most people's she says. "But there is still a lot of ass - top the first album. "It was a phenom- eyes," Wilson says now. "I will always kicking country on it." enon," she says. "It was an 'Achy Breaky say that the 'All Jacked Up' record son- The label anticipates a heavy media

Heart.' I think the girls, the blue -collar ically, musically, lyrically beats the first schedule around the album, which hits women in America, had just been wait- record all to hell." stores the day of the ACM Awards - ing for [ "Redneck Woman "] for so Fast forward to 2007 and Wilson Wilson is nominated for three. "We've long. It was just perfect timing." will release her third album, "One of been able to identify who a Gretchen The Muzik Mafia's Godmother ex- the Boys," May 15 on Columbia. (Her Wilson consumer is and where they re- ploded on the country scene in 2004 former label, Epic Nashville, closed side, not only geographically, but when her anthemic debut single, after the consolidation of Sony and lifestyle-wise," Columbia Nashville di- "Redneck Woman," spent five weeks BMG's Nashville operations last year.) rector of marketing and artist devel-

at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country As with her first two releases, Wilson opment Tanya Welch says. "Gretchen Songs chart and her album, "Here for co- produced the record with Mark speaks to middle America, so while the Party," debuted at No. l on the Top Wright and Muzik Mafia mate John New York and L.A. and larger markets Country Albums tally. The set has gone Rich, but she has taken on a more are important to us, we don't ever over- on to sell 4.4 million copies, accord- dominant role. "I got Mark's help on a look what's in the middle."

ing to Nielsen SoundScan. Her next couple of things and I got John's help While she will hit a wide variety of three singles all reached the top five, on a couple of things, but other than venues in 2007, her Back to the Bars and Wilson took home awards from that I've pretty much produced it my- tour has Wilson playing smaller clubs. the Country Music Assn., the Academy self," she says. "It's cool for me because it's taken me of Country Music (ACM) and the "I've always wanted full ownership," back to the early days where the peo- Recording Academy. Wilson adds. "I've been like that from ple are just sandwiched up to the stage But though her follow -up album, the beginning." and you are crunched on the stage to- 2005's "All Jacked Up," also started Wilson, who co -wrote all but two gether," she says. "There's no room re- off with a bang, its 1.2 million copies cuts, says she opened up a bit, too. ally for theatrics. It's just about the sold were a big drop from the debut. "Lyrically, I think I reached a little fur- music and the sweat." -KT

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www.americanradiohistory.com 'THE NURTURING BOSOM RAINBOW COALITION on Raybaw /Warner Bros. With MUZIK MAFIA NURTURING ARTISTS very little radio play, his first WHILE RUNNING RAYBAW album, "Loco Motion," has OF THE MUZIK MAFIA sold more than 342,000 copies, Raybaw (Red and Yellow, Black and White) Records is the according to Nielsen Sound - Warner Bros.- affiliated label run by Godfathers John Rich, Scan. His unique "hick -hop" Big Kenny, Jon Nicholson and Cory Gierman. Cowboy Troy's debut, "Loco Motion," was the first Raybaw release. a blend was little much for John Anderson and are also Raybaw artists. ALLOWS EVERY ARTIST mainstream radio to digest. (Big & Rich's and Nicholson's records are released on "There's only one station Warner Bros.) in country that played him Warner Bros. Nashville executive VP Bill Bennett calls Raybaw "an A &R source. They go out, they find projects, where people heard it," Rich they cultivate it, they do demos, they write songs." While THAT'S A MEMBER TO says. "That was [KTYS] in Raybaw does rely on Warner's A &R staff to an extent, Dallas. Wouldn't it be great if "it's not for signing. It's really more for feedback," Ben - nett says. 10% of them could play [his Bennett says the arrangement is "a very cooperative ef- music]? Imagine what he'd fort. We have marketing meetings [and] partners meetings CULTIVATE THEIR CRAFT.' sell then." with them to go over the most minute details of a project. -COWBOY TROY But the new album will "We pretty much agree most of the time," Bennett adds. "We have our differences -they are generally stylis- likely meet resistance as well. tic rather than substantial issues -but we never fail to Oswald says the idealistically minded Big Kenny in par- 'It's one of those kinds of records that will -I would dare come to an agreement." Much to Warner Bros.' the wouldn't ticular was reluctant when the idea of forming a market- say-push the envelope a little further than people thought chagrin, Godfathers allow Raybaw to be called Muzik Mafia Records. "They re- ing arm was first suggested. "They wanted to keep the we could and probably a little further than some thought we ally wanted us to call it [that] because that's what they music the only focus, which is really respectable," Oswald should, but it's a lot of fun," Cowboy Troy says. "Parts of it were buying into," Gierman says. But it didn't happen. "We says. "We really had to debate it heavily, because I told sound like Motörhead on horseback, parts of it sound like didn't want corporate hands to be attached to the main Muzik Mafia. We don't want to lose that name and license." him it wasn't about making money. You guys can make all maybe a revisiting of some Beatles is stuff, and some more Since they're not all recording artists, not all Mafia mem- the great music in the world, but we have to have some orchestral kind of stuff." bers will necessarily find a home on Raybaw. And for some, media marketing muscle ourself that we can control." The While his music wasn't made for radio, Cowboy Troy another label just might be the right fit, as in the case of Gretchen Wilson, who is signed to Columbia Nashville. Ei- two sides eventually agreed, with the caveat that no mem- wouldn't mind some airplay. "I think it would give them ther way, up- and -coming members benefit from those who ber of the Mafia hierarchy would make a dime from the an opportunity to realize that their listening public is a lot have gone before them. Mafia organization itself. Mafia members earn money via more advanced than they think." Here's a look at the rest of the Mafia crew: the usual means -touring and album sales, for example. Despite the Mafia's sales success, radio programmers as SHANNA CROOKS Influenced by artists ranging But funded by jam sessions, tour sponsorships a group have a to crack for the -Chevy been tough nut clan. from Aerosmith to Aretha Franklin, this South has been a big supporter-licensing deals and, as needed, Wilson has had the most success at radio, but that air- Florida native also answers to the nicknames "the by the Godfathers and Godmother, the marketing arm is play largely came from her first album, "." Soulful Barbie" and "the Diva With the Booty and the self-supporting. Cowboy Troy reached only the lower tier of the airplay chart Brains." She joined the Mafia in 2006. "It has definitely evolved," says Mafia. "Strate- Oswald ofthe with "I Play Chicken With the Train," which featured Big DAMIEN HORNE Meshing R &B, pop, soul and rock, singer/song- gically it is the same thing, but tactically it has changed a lot. & Rich, in 2005. writer Home moved from North Carolina to Nashville before being In the beginning it was a source of brotherhood and sister- As for Big & Rich themselves, for all the success the discovered by Mafia members while playing on a street corner. hood for a small group of people who felt collectively that pair have had as songwriters -Rich wrote Jason Aldean's RACHEL KICE Kice brings a different form of art to the Mafia they had some strength." breakthrough "Hicktown" and 's return to the stage by painting on spinning canvases, adding strokes inspired Warner Bros. Nashville's Worley, who co- produced its first top of the charts, "," while Kenny has Tim bythe music's shifting moods. A Nashville native, her paintings are found in the private collections of Bob Dole,Tim McGraw, King Al- two records and is also a consigliere, says he's a fan of the McGraw's current hit "Last Dollar (Fly Away) " run- -a bert of Monaco and Willie Nelson. Mafia for just that reason. "They were all supporting each away radio smash has eluded them. Their biggest chart other as a tribe. Every artist that got ahead would reach back hit to date is "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)," which SHANNON LAWSON The Kentucky native de- and pull their brothers or sisters forward." peaked at No. 11 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart scribes his music as country/crunk/soul on his My- Not only do Rich and Kenny work with the up-and-corn- in 2004. Space page. Before joining Muzik Mafia in 2004, he released "Chase the Sun" on MCA Nashville, which ing members (see story, right), they also fund their proj- But they may finally have a chart hit in "Lost in the Mo- produced one top 30 single and sold 17,000 copies, ects. Rich reportedly spent six figures on a Jon Nicholson ment," the first single from "Between Raising Hell and Amaz- and "Big Yee Haw" on Equity Music Group, which live concert video and he is also spending his own money ing Grace." Their fastest -climbing single to date, the song begat the low- charting single "Smokin' Grass" Also re- sponsible for the self-released "Acoustic Living Room Sessions," he's on Shanna Crooks' album. Kenny has done the same with was written by Rich, Rodney Clawson and Keith Anderson. currently looking for a new deal and touring with Big & Rich. Damien Horne and other artists have similarly been sup- It is No. 23 this issue on Hot Country Songs. ported. "Nicholson, Shanna, Damien, Shannon Lawson are "Most radio has been behind us, but that last 15 % -20% IN NICHOLSON Nicholson is one of the Mafa's founders. all in an A &R process that in the past only labels could af- who never figured out what we were trying to do never came The Madison, Wis. -born artist re- leased "A Lil Sump'm Sump'm" in 2005 on ford to do," Oswald says. onboard," Rich says. "This may be the one where radio ac- Warner Bros. Nashville, which has sold only What the Mafia offers a potential partner label is more tually figures out what we are doing." 4,000 units. His latest project- featuring the than just the artist's talent. "When we make our label But radio isn't the be -all and end -all for these guys ei- same players who recorded his first album with him -finds him billed as King & the NuNation. "We're deals, we don't walk in with some demos looking for some ther. From LoveEverybody.org, which assists victims of do- kind of like a year 2000 update on Sly & the Family Stone," he dough to try and develop the music," Oswald says. "We mestic abuse, to their passion about ending ethnic conflict says of the band, "mixed with Leon Russell and some piano are walking in with complete packages, including EPKs in the Darfur region of Sudan, where the pair plan travel singer/songwriter stuff." and photo shoots." later this year, Big & Rich walk the walk when it comes to JAMES0110 Otto, who is signed to Raybaw /Warner Bros., Mafia members also go on the road with Big & Rich and social consciousness. will have an album out this summer, "," co -pro- perform as part of shows at night, write songs during the day "Our music, though, gives us a platform to do that, to duced by his brother -in -law, Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, and generally learn the business. "It's boot camp, and by the talk about things we are just as passionate about as music," and John Rich. His 2004 Mercury Nashville release, "Days of Our Lives," has sold 10,000 units, according to Nielsen - they hit, they Sound time should be ready to go," Oswald says. Kenny says. "It's really just an issue of awareness. And Scan. Its title cut peaked at No. 33 on Billboard's Hot Coun- Cowboy Troy says the Mafia is a great sounding board. "If there ain't no difference between a kid living across the try Songs chart. we like something we will tell you we like it, if not, we will street and a kid living across the ocean. TWO FOOT FRED Fred Gill, the stage host at Big tell you, 'Hey, this needs to be improved here or there.' I think "If you don't dream it, you can't walk into it," he contin- & Rich shows, has appeared in Mafia members' that the nurturing bosom of the Muzik Mafia allows every ues. "That's what brought us all together in the first place - music videos and as a backstage reporter on artist that's a member to cultivate their craft, their songwrit- we all had dreams that there was something bigger than USA Network's "Nashville Star." The Indiana na ing, their musicianship." ourselves." tive is also known as "60 Cent" (two feet is 60 centimeters) and hosts his own podcast, "Smalltalk Cowboy Troy's own new album, "Black in the Saddle," And even as they move on to bigger and bigger things, Big With Two Foot Fred." which he worked on with Rich, will also be released June 5 & Rich and the Muzik Mafia clearly don't stop dreaming. -Ken Tucker, with additional reporting by Katy Halley

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» >BILL- BOARD TO HONOR SPANISH ICON Spanish pop icon Miguel Bosé will receive the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will air live April 26 on the Telemundo network from the Bank United Center in Miami. While finalists and winners are determined by the Billboard charts, the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award DIGITAL BY BRIAN GARRITY is based on an artist's trajectory and achievements. Bosé, an actor, producer, TV The DRM Scorecard host, composer and performer who is Winners And Losers In The Wake Of The Apple /EMI Deal celebrating 30 years in the music industry, EMI and Apple sent shockwaves through the music industry is considered one of with their announcement that they would begin offering com- Latin pop's most mercial downloads without digital rights management. As the avant garde and dust begins to settle, Billboard breaks down the winners and influential figures. losers in the latest round in the fight over DRM. Bosé will perform at the awards as will ability to sell downloads Joan Sebastian, David Consumers. People who ac- compatible with the Bisbal, Rakim & Ken -Y, iPod- tually pay Diana Reyes and for digital music provided they can strike DRM - Mariano Barba. Other finally are free to playback pur- free deals with EMI and indie performers will be chased tracks wherever they labels. "It's in EMI's best in- announced soon. want, however they want. And terest to get any retailer with they're getting better audio credibility in the market out » >SANC- quality to boot. But improved there selling music," eMusic TUARY TO EMI Group chairman ERIC usage rights and sound per- president /CEO David Pak - NICOLI, DAMON ALBARN WIND DOWN formance don't come for free: man says. Retailers with sub- and Apple CEO STEVE _OBS U.S. LABEL at the announcement EMI is charging a higher scription offerings also win, of Sanctuary Group will DR Iv -free downloads on wholesale rate for DRM -free with iPod -compatible down- wind down its U.S. Ales ¡Tunes store. label's front -line tracks, a cost that is being loads that can draw con- operations this passed on to the customer. sumers in for an upsell to devices support the AAC for- are also expressing dismay publishers are dragged into a summer, according to iTunes will charge $1.29 for all -you- can -eat plans. mat. But with Apple choosing that EMI's effort undercuts DRM -free environment with sources within the DRM -free downloads. Device manufacturers. Mak- to support unprotected AAC the industry's ability to cor- little to no say in the matter. company. The Apple. The market leader in ers of MP3 players and music over MP3, device manufactur- rect the security problems company will remain digital music grabs the moral phones not built ers are expected to ramp sup- that have plagued the CD for- ON THE FENCE a full- service label in high ground in the debate by Apple now port for the format. Microsoft's mat by creating a completely EMI. EMI chairman Eric the United Kingdom over interoperability and have the ability to Zune, San Disk's Sansa and secure commercial environ- Nicoli wins points in the with a catalog, short DRM. "The right thing for the support tracks Sony's PlayStation 3 licensing and online are ment for digital music. run for progressive thinking customer going forward is to purchased through presence in the among the select devices that DRM patent holders. While on DRM by making the first United States. The tear down the walls that pre- market leader already do play AAC files. still a must for subscription move to break the interoper- label is home to such clude interoperability by iTunes. "It will eventually re- Independent labels. Never services and try- before -you -buy ability log pam. But the com- acts as Morrissey, going DRM- free," Apple CEO move the issue of iTunes lock - sticklers for DRM, indie labels ad- supported offerings, DRM pany is taking big risks on its Widespread Panic Steve Jobs says. It also avoids in," Jupiter Research analyst will see a spike in iPod -friendly is fading in the biggest part of long -term digital profitability and Motörhead. having to license its FairPlay Michael Gartenberg says. retailers of their content. the market. and stock price. If the move

DRM to rival technology corn - "But if [other vendors] sales Microsoft. - >NO A move to DRM does not increase digital con- » LOLLA panies, something it was don't take off, it will be clear LOSE! free music is another nail in SERVICE FEES sumption, the results could be loathe to do. As a bonus, a that it wasn't lock -in that pre- Rival majors. Universal Mu- the Lollapalooza coffin for third -party de- disastrous. EMI execs are move to higher -quality audio vented their success." sic Group, Sony BMG producer C3 Presents and vice and retail support for its adamant they are making the files will drive the need for Variable pricing proponents. will offer tickets free Warner Music Group now WMA standard. The com- right move. "This is about cre- iPods with greater of a service charge storage ca- In pricing DRM -free down- face increased pressure to fol- pany also loses on capitulat- ating more opportunity in for this year's annual pacities (at likely higher price loads at $1.29, Apple has ef- low EMI in adopting DRM - ing to DRM demands of commercialized music by pro- summer event, to be tags). And the company ben- fectively endorsed variable free downloads despite content owners when design- viding the right productto peo- held Aug. 3 -5 at efits from timing its an- prices for iTunes, something reservations about the uncer- ing the Microsoft Zune and ple who are prepared to pay for Chicago's Grant Park. nouncement to overshadow the company has previously tain impact on digital prof- Windows Vista -moves that it," digital chief Barney Wragg The official word of an European antitrust resisted. The shift to two pric- itability and piracy. Rival label have been unpopular with says. "We think it's going to Lollapalooza lineup probe into iTunes pricing. ing tiers opens the door for la- executives are privately corn - consumers. significantly increase the size will be unveiled April Digital retailers. Rivals to bels to push harder for a more plaining that EMI has reck- Publishers. Songwriters and of the market." 12. Pearl Jam will . the iTunes Music Store like dynamic pricing environment. headline the final lessly embraced its new Rhapsody, eMusic, Napster AAC. Retail sources DRM NEWS: For all the latest Apple /EMI reporting and a night of the festival. estimate strategy without adequate roundup of our recent digital rights management coverage, and Yahoo suddenly have the that less than 10% of music testing. Some label sources go to billboard.biz /drm.

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>> >CAPITOL, YAHOO TEAM Long, Cold Winter FOR TALENT SEARCH Digital Growth Couldn't Stem CD, Rap And Country Q1 Drops Capitol Records Nashville a Scene, It's an Arms Race" and 14.5% to 8 million units. In con- has partnered with It will come as no shock to the Yahoo's online contest dedicated Billboard reader Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Es- trast, at the end of first -quarter site Bix to launch a that first -quarter results show cape." The top -selling digital 2006 when total U.S. album country music talent the CD in continued freefall. download at the end of first - sales declined 5 %, indie stores search contest. The What may be more surpris- quarter 2006 was James Blunt's were down 18.5 %. contest, "The Road to ing is who and what are lead- "You're Beautiful," which stood Nontraditional sales-which Nashville," gives aspiring ing that decline. at 714,000 scans. include digital album down- country singers the First things first: Overall loads, CD sales through online chance to become the album sales for the Jan. 1-April IT'S ROUGH TO stores, retailers like Starbucks, NORAH JONES offered one of the label's next big country 2 period are down 16.6% to BE A WAL -MART TV 800 -phone sales and con- first quarter's few bright spots. star by auditioning online IN NASHVILLE cert hall sales- continue to be at bix.yahoo.com/ 117.1 million units, led -or with sales hard rock and is responsible for Country sales were the sec- theroadtonashville. The perhaps misled-by a 20.5% For the first time since the early the star performer, loser of the large winner of the online decline in CD album sales. days of the industry, such mass up 29.2% to 19.8 million units. nearly 30% of all U.S. album ond- biggest audio /video karaoke Industry executives attrib- merchants as Wal -Mart, Target Despite worries about the re- sales, showed resilience to the genres, with a 30.7% decline to contest will receive ute the decline to a weak and Kmart have surpassed duction in store space devoted sales downturn, with the genre 12.1 million units. $50,000, a trip to release schedule, the con- chains, which include such re- to CDs, catalog sales, down and both subgenres down in "Country hasn't had sizzle Nashville to record three sumer's loss of confidence in tailers as Trans World, Best Buy, 14.6% to 47.5 million units, the 10 % -12% range. in the new -release category so in- studio time demos and the CD and a reduction in Barnes & Noble, Newbury continue to show more The country and rap genres far this year," says Ben Kline, with Capitol executives. store space for the format. Comics and Gallery of Sound. strength than current album appeared to be the big losers. executive VP of sales, market- Rap, which SoundScan also ing and new media at Univer- IPODS Certainly, the last point is The discount department sales, which are down 18.9% to »POLL: million. counts within R &B, had the sal Music Group (UMG) NEED FM TUNERS documentable. Between first - stores scanned 44.8 million 69.6 album so largest genre decline. Sales fell Nashville, who also notes that When asked about the quarter 2006 and now, several album copies versus the 44.5 The top -selling carryover sales are not as most important new key retailers have disappeared. million units that chains sold. far this year is Norah Jones' 33.6% to 10.9 million scans feature that they desire in FYE shuttered 131 stores in Jan- But in a subtle change, for "Not Too Late," with nearly 1.2 from the 16.5 million units the strong either. their next personal MP3 uary, and Tower Records liqui- the first time in recent years, million scans, the only album genre tallied in first -quarter Indeed, last year, Carrie Un- player, 33% of dated 89 superstores in mass merchants, with a 17.8% to top the million -unit mark. 2006 sales. derwood's 2005 release "Some respondents to a Jacobs December. Musicland also decline, didn't turn in a better Last year at the end of the first R &B, the second -largest Hearts" sold more than 900,000 Media poll said they want closed 500 stores beginning in performance than the overall quarter three albums had hit genre with scans of 24.7 mil- units in the first quarter; there an FM tuner, which -related January 2006, so many of those U.S. market's 16.6% decline. 1 million units -Mary J. lion units, was down only were two Johnny Cash outpaced increased outlets -and their going -out- Meanwhile, the independent Blige's "The Breakthrough," 17.6% for the year. If rap's de- albums that between them sold capacity, a larger screen store -sector seems to have sta- the "High School Musical" cline is removed from the equa- 1 million units; and Rascal and video playback in of- business sales-contributed and Blunt's "Back tion, then R &B albums actually Flatts, Trace Adkins and Keith importance. Apple to first -quarter 2006. bilized, after shrinking faster soundtrack a 1.9% increase in sales Urban each had albums that, owners are especially "We are seeing a customer than the overall marketplace for to Bedlam." showed another interested in being able dislocation," Newbury Comics the last five years. In the first Within genres sales, rock, for the year, making that cate- combined, generated to receive FM radio via CEO Mike Dreese says. "A lot quarter, indie stores declined which includes alternative and gory the only genre to grow. 1.25 million in sales. their next iPods, with of people are confused about In contrast, this year the 43% making the choice. where they shop, and it's three best-selling country al- The survey was changing their habits ... it 01: INSIDE THE NUMBERS bums were Rascal Flatts' 2006 conducted in late SOURCE: Nielsen SoundScan My Gang," the takes a while for people to find Sales And Share Trends For The Year's First Three Months release "Me and February through early Dixie Chicks' "Taking the Long new stores." 13 March and consisted of Way" and Tim McGraw's "Let than 25,000 Digital track sales, although more Market Units Sales by It Go," which just sneaked in respondents from more they are still growing, could not Share Sold Store Type with 325,000 units sold in the than 69 rock -formatted pick up the slack. More than (In Millions) (In Millions) quarter's final week. Com- stations from across the 280 million digital tracks were EMI bined, the three have eked out United States. sold, outpacing album sales by Q12007 111012007 more than 100 million units, 1 million units. Fortunately, Kline says the »POISON, according to Nielsen Sound - RATT PLAN When those digital tracks country release schedule for OUTING Scan. SUMMER are converted to track equiva- the rest of the year "looks Poison and Ratt will join 22.2 pretty stout." lences (10 tracks counting as WMG forces for a 50- to 60- In the market -share race (see date summer trek one album sale), unit album 19.8 chart), UMG held steady in the starting June 13 at the Bi sales were still down 10.3 %. top spot, racking up a 30.6% Lo Center in Greenville, Digital sales growth is slow- slice of the pie in total album S.C., and wrapping Aug. ing from last year, when tracks SONY BMG 33.6% in cur- 19 at the Coors were up 87% and digital al- market share and Amphitheatre in Denver. bums up 144% at the end of rent market share. But because A full itinerary is still 2006's first quarter. At the end of the overall sales decline, being confirmed. The UMG's album scans were of first -quarter 2007, digital EMI INDIES WMG SONY BMG UMG NONTRADITIONAL INDIES MASS MERCHANT CHAIN tour, which brings Poison Examples: Examples: Examples: Examples: 1 to 36 mil- track sales were up 51.9 %; dig- down million units and Ratt onstage iTunes, Twist & Shout, Target, Tower, Best Buy, lion. Sony BMG Music Enter- ital album sales, which total Amazon.com Waterloo Wal -Mart Barnes & Noble together for the first time tainment had a 7.5 million -unit 11.5 million units, were up UMG t I . Tracks vs. Albums since 1999, will visit drop in sales. amphitheaters, festivals 56 %. But as a percentage of 218.6M 200M The industry remains gen- and fairs in such cities as album sales, digital albums are DIGITAL erally stymied by the freefall. Boston, Detroit, New nearly 10% now, versus the 150M TRACKS York and Los Angeles, 5.2% they were at the end of "I don't know what's going ALBUMS Blakely, who 11711 _ on," the head of sales at a major says Troy first -quarter 2006. 100M books Poison with the Meanwhile, two tracks record label says. "Except it's Agency for the topped the million -unit mile- 50M scary out there and changing 2005 2006 04 01 02 03 Q4 01 02 03 04 01 Performing Arts. 2007 every week." - stone: Fall Out Boy's "This Ain't 2004 2005 2006

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www.americanradiohistory.com LATEST NWS FREO s 3'IN Algerian pianist Maurice El Medioni and Cuban per- cussionist Roberto Rodriguez won the culture crossing MEwa award with their album "Descarga Oriental" (Piranha). The winners were picked by a jury of 12 drawn from the » >XM PUSHES »GERMAN SALES DOWN the first time, sales data from market research media, musicians and academics, based on nominations BEYOND The German music market dropped 2.4% in value company GfK. - Wolfgang Spahr made by 2,000 delegates to last October's world music SATELLITE during 2006, continuing the downward trend that trade fair Womex in Seville, Spain. The ceremony was XM has entered a deal in has seen it fall by 50% since 1998, according to the »>BBC HONORS FARKA TOURE broadcast nationally March 31 by Radio 3, which is the Canada to deliver /guitarist Ali Farka Toure's World BBC's specialist classical channel. -Nigel Williamson programming to German arm of the IFPI. The late Malian singer Value at retail -including 16% VAT (sales tax) -of Circuit set "Savane" was named album of the year at wireless, cable and ADDS SONY BMG Internet platforms. XM downloads and physical formats fell 2.4% to 1.71 bil- the annual BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music, held »>RICALL Canada and media giant lion ($2.27 billion). In volume terms, physical sales March 31 in London. London -based online music licensing firm Ricall has Rogers Communications fell to 186 million units, down 1.5% from 2005. The In the regional category, best artist winners were secured a major deal with Sony BMG Music Enter- have partnered to fall is primarily attributed to losses in CD singles and New York -based gypsy punk act Gogol Bordello (Amer- tainment, under which it will add more than 1 million deliver content to be the outmoded vinyl, cassette and VHS formats. Sales icas), virtuoso Indian guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya tracks from the major's catalog to its music library. in the Rogers included of CD singles dropped 11% to 15.9 million units. (Asia /Pacific), French folk -influenced vocalist Camille The agreement will see recordings by Elvis Presley, Vision package of Sales of digital tracks (Europe), Lebanese Bob Dylan, Groove Armada and Justin Timberlake, wireless services. (including mobile music) singer GhadeShbeir among other Sony BMG acts, made available for com- Rogers is offering (Middle East /North mercial use internationally by broadcasters, advertis- customers up to 25 rose 28% to 25.2 million Africa) and veteran ing agencies, computer game developers and multi- channels of XM music, units, while digital albums comedy, sports, leapt 36% to 1.9 million. Ethiopian vocalist media content companies. entertainment and talk Digital formats gener- Mahmoud Ahmed Ricall's library comprises works from some 150 in- programming. ated revenue of 42 mil- (Africa). Somalian hip - dependent and specialist labels from around the world. lion ($56 million), up 40% hop artist K'naan was The Sony BMG deal will boost its library to more than » >CHERRY from 2005. named best new- 4 million. Ricall customers search ricall.com to select LANE SIGNS The figures collated comer and French tracks, using its proprietary music search engine for GUITARIST CRUE data reported by IFPI tango /fusion act specific needs. -Juliana Koranteng Cherry Lane Music Germany's national mem- Gotan Project col- Publishing has closed a lected the club global For 24/7 global news and analysis, see publishing deal with bers- representing 86% .bIZ billboard.biz /global. while Jewish- Mick Mars, guitarist and of German sales -plus, for award, co- writer for Mötley Crüe. Under the five - year deal, the publisher will administer Mars' GLOBAL BY LEO CENDROWICZ catalog worldwide and will co- publish future compositions created through projects set up Reaction Mixed For Piracy Crackdown by Cherry Lane. Titles co- written by Mars Legislation Sets Definitions, Aligns Penalties Across The Continent include the Crüe's "Girls, the country's Girls, Girls," "Dr. BRUSSELS -New anti -piracy meas- EU member governments for approval national level, which was never the in- countries, partly because Feelgood," "Don't Go ures could see pirates across the before this summer. tention of the [initial] proposal. criminal code "does not outlaw the pos- Away Mad (Just Go European Union facing greatly in- Zingaretti argues that national law "Rights holders in Europe need a re- session of pirated materials for com- Away)" and "Same 01' creased sentences. is no longer enough to fight interna- liable legal framework where intellec- mercial purposes." Situation." The European Parliament is due to tional piracy. EU -wide adoption of the tual- property rights are effectively Zingaretti s proposal is based on an April 27 on a proposed European new directive, he says, means that enforced," she adds. April 2006 EC draft aimed at combating >THE SHINS, vote » Commission (EC) directive, which for "criminal enterprises gaining millions Although the IFPI does not publish piracy on a commercial scale. But his WU -TANG, Europe -wide statistics on piracy, its version seeks to dearly define such key FIASCO SET FOR the first time would harmonize crimi- on the shoulders of authors and distrib- BUMBERSHOOT nal penalties for a specific range of utors will have to cope with stricter Eu- July 2006 piracy report identified EU terms as "commercial scale," "counter- Greece, Italy and Spain feiting," "piracy" and "intentional in- The Shins, Wu -Tang intellectual- property (IP) crimes in all ropean legislation." member states fringement," which was not the case in Clan, Panic! at the 27 EU countries. ,?;, Disco, a reunited The legislation, which is widely the original draft. Crowded House and expected to be adopted, would re- `Criminal enterprises gaining Moore says that the original EC draft Lupe Fiasco lead the place individual domestic legisla- did not include strict definitions, thus initial lineup for the tion across the region, where pirates millions on the shoulders keeping it in line with current World 2007 installment of currently face wildly differing penal- of authors and distributors Trade Organization practice and ensur- Bumbershoot: Seattle's ties depending on where they are ing a degree of discretion for judges at Music & Arts Festival. prosecuted. cope with stricter a national level. The event will be held will have to The new penalties would introduce a But Zingaretti claims that his Sept. 1 -3 at Seattle European legislation." amendments to that draft are intended Center. Steve Earle, maximum four-year prison sentence for what constitutes Devotchka, Devendra IP crime, and fines of up to 91,050 -NICOLA ZINGARETTI, EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT to make quite clear Banhart, Roky Erickson, ($121,430), rising to 273,160 ($364,290) commercial piracy thereby ensuring Allison Moorer and if organized crime involvement is However, while European labels in its global top 10 of "priority coun- that individual consumers "violating a Magnolia Electric proved-a substantial increase on most might be expected to welcome the tries for action." copyright shouldn't be threatened as Company are also on current penalties. The law is designed to prospect of increased penalties for piracy, According to the IFPI, pirated prod- common criminals." the bill. target commercial pirates, both online IFPI regional director for Europe Frances uct in Greece accounts for 50% of all Other I P trade bodies, including in- and physical, but is not intended to be Moore claims the measures are neither music sales. The labels body com- dependent labels body Impala, the Mo- Compiled by Chris M. used against individual, private copiers, far -enough reaching nor appropriate. plained that an overlenient judicial sys- tion Picture Assn., the International Walsh. Reporting by subject to the law in their Moore says the IFPI is concerned that tem and ineffectual policing was Video Federation and the Business Susan Butler, Leila who will still be to hampering the fight against piracy. In Software Alliance, have also indicated Cobo, Jonathan Cohen, individual territory. the proposed directive's attempts they are uncomfortable with the pro- Larry LeBlanc, Mitch Italian socialist member of the Eu- strictly define copyright crime could ac- its report, the IFPI also particularly Peters, Ken Tucker and ropean Parliament Nicola Zingaretti tually allow infringers to escape pun- criticized a lack of meaningful deter- posed directive. Chris M. Walsh. drafted the current proposal, which ishment if their offenses do not precisely rent sentencing in Italy, where the One concern, Impala secretary gen- was approved March 20 by the Parlia- meet its criteria. piracy rate is 26 %. The piracy rate in eral Philippe Kern says, is that the For 24/7 news and ment's Legal Affairs Committee. "The problem is," she says, "that Spain is 22 %. proposal does not address the respon- analysis on your of Internet service providers ÌIZ mobile device, go to: The next step is the Parliament vote, some amendments would start inter- Another EU member, Bulgaria, was sibilities mobile.bill board.bi z. after which the directive will be sent to fering in substantive criminal law at a named one of four "special focus" with respect to online piracy.

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SuccessWithout Sales Pioneering producer DJ Nel- Labels Seek Alternatives As Market Keeps Dipping son (aka Nelson Diaz Mar- tinez) has always had his eye Labels have long lived and died by sales and radio. Afo Verde, president of Sony BMG Sur. "It opens revenue stream. on what's next. The beatmaker But with CD sales in decline, and even the most up a wonderful world for us in terms of sponsors At indie Nacional Records, where acts are often on early tracks from Tego earnest radio promotion failing to pump them up, and marketing." signed to label, publishing and management deals, Calderón and Daddy Yankee it is increasingly evident that measuring an act's Verde is developing the Irigoyen line and expects the approach is holistic, and artists are actively is shopping his clothing line, success by what it scans alone is a mistake. to have product in the market within the next six worked on all fronts. "Sales are important, but when Flow Wear, to big -box retail- "The business is becoming very transaction - months. "Ten years ago, I would have said, we are licensing as much as we do, record sales can ers, has owned four nightclubs oriented," says Kevin Lawrie, president of `We signed an act, and we've started record- sometimes be just 30% of the picture," Nacional and even founded a radio sta- Sony BMG Music Entertainment for the ing the album,' " he says with a laugh. president Tomas Cookman says. tion. He released "Flow la Dis- Latin region. "And certainly, in Latin Searching for new revenue streams is National's acts, which include Aterciopelados, coteka 2" in March under a America if you're highly dependent on CD no longer new. As reported in Billboard Nortec Collective and the Pinker Tones, see new joint venture with Univer- sales for your existence, you're going to have (Feb. 17), Latin labels are signing new revenue roughly split evenly among sales, touring, sal Latino called Urban Music a very, very short existence. We are increas- and established acts to deals that include licensing and other streams. System. ingly looking to sign artists and concepts a percentage of ancillary revenue, rang- Some acts sell very little, but bring in money for that are not reliant on CD sales." ing from licenses to tours. other reasons. Argentine group Intoxicado, Cook- Your single For example, a recent Sony BMG Sales and radio, naturally, al- man says, didn't sell "anything" here. "But we did with Arcan- signing in Argentina is Dolli ways help in generating busi- one license to `CS I Miami' and boom, it's $25,000. gel, "Chica Irigoyen, a chef. ness. But some artists produce You have a record like [the self-titled album from] Virtual," is Irigoyen's deal, negotiated a lot of business without Andrea Echeverri, which sold 10,000 copies, but getting a through Day One, Sony BMG's strong sales. we do one commercial with Volvo and the P &E lot of at- new talent development com- Mexican rock act Kinky, changes tremendously." tention for pany, will include selling cook- for example, has sold only At one time, major labels looked down their noses its distinct ing shows, cooking tours, 6,000 copies of its most re- at such deals. Now, developing such opportunities sound. compatible music and a broad cent album, " Reina," accord- often makes far more sense than huge advances I wanted to range of other revenue ing to Nielsen Sound Scan. against diminishing sales. make an album by which streams. In the mobile arena, The group's biggest- selling "There's so many beautiful niche markets out people realize that things for example, fans will be able album is 2002's "Kinky," which there, that the pennies, dimes and nickels add up, can be done in the Latin to get recipes -as opposed to scanned 41,000. But Kinky's and next thing you know, you have a multimillion - market on the level of the songs -via cell phones. music may well be the most uti- dollar business," Cookman says. American market. All the in- "Imagine the structure of a lized Latin music in mainstream strumentation you hear in For 24/7 Latin news to multinational music company American TV (see story, below), and analysis, see that rhythm, from the kick .biz billboard.biz /latin. at the service of a chef," says in what amounts to a constant the last keyboard, are from the '80s.

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make an album, I mix what- KINKY KICKS ever element, be it salsa, Eclectic Mexican Rock Act merengue, techno, pop, Lands Sweet Soccer Spots house, reggaetón, hip -hop ... to entertain people and Genre -busting Mexican band Kinky one is revenue -generating and make them dance. It's turned has earned critical acclaim and a fol- one is promotional opportu- into something urban, where lowing among hipsters on both sides nities," says J.T. Griffith, film/ anything can happen. It's a of the border. TV music director at Nettwerk new sound of youth. The Now that base stands to gain mil- Music Group. Latin audience is looking for lions of soccer fanatics from the United Nettwerk, which is Kinky's its own generation inside of States to the tip of South America. label and management team, this new language. The group's rock anthem "Solo un licensed the song to Fox under in Paso" is the theme song for Fox Sports the latter formula. It is pursu- Do you test new tracks en Español's 2007 broadcasts of Major ing revenue streams for the front of a club audience? League Soccer (MLS). song in the FIFA 2008 video - When I had Flow [the night- At the start of every match, a mon- game and with official MLS brands band will reach 33 million homes in proach to two factors. club], I released an album the tage will mix the song, clips of the such as Adidas. the United States and Latin America. "Our music ... has an energy that way Studio 54 did. When I pre- band playing and footage of the teams Kinky will also play gigs at MLS "The music of Kinky is going to be can express in a visual way what di- pare a mix, before doing a set to compete. games, starting June 2 with the Los attracting people from their teens to rectors are looking for," Lozano says, master, I take it to the club and The band's video for the song will Angeles Galaxy home match. The the 25 -30 [age range], which is the mar- adding, "It's important to view your listen to it. I can tell if the mix I need premiere during the Chivas USA - Galaxy relationship also extends to in- ket where we're looking to position music environment as a whole ... It's needs anything, if to I go to Toronto FC match on the season's game uses of "Solo un Paso" and ap- Major League Soccer here in the U.S.," not that I am going to change my job raise or lower anything. down. the studio [and] bring it back kickoff on April 7. pearances with the team on local says Fausto Ceballos, VP of creative because album sales are going it in I'm Kinky has also recorded match -spe- Spanish -language TV. services for Fox Sports en Español. It's not because people are not listen- and play the club until cific promos and teaser spots leading Kinky's music has been widely used Kinky keyboardist Ulises Lozano at- ing. We are adapting." sure ... that even if a person the track, the up to the premiere. on TV, from "Nip /Tuck" to MTV's tributes the band's synch -happy ap- -Ayala Ben -Yehuda has never heard you play it, it'll get "What is really appealing is that "Dancelife," and three different Pon- first time EN LA RED: For 24/7 coverage of the Latin music world, an incredible reaction. film and TV licensing have a dual ben- tiac campaigns. ,COm Billboard has partnered with MSN. For a complete roundup in go to Billboard.Latino.MSN.com. efit that can be equally valuable- But with Fox Sports en Español, the Spanish, -Ayala Ben -Yehuda

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www.americanradiohistory.com STE ND YU RE Retail 'I iac,lc =ó ri ED CHRISTMAN [email protected] et The duo ntage Over 25 - .000 CD titles LifeAtThe Margins Over 5,000 VD titles How The Price War Hurts Sales Accessories, Adult, and Other High Margin Items

I am always astounded by how sults, and those results show If you are willing to concede record -label and distribution their nut (i.e., selling, general I can make the case that all re- Great Prices executives can be "in the know" and administrative expenses) tailers lose money by selling about issues that affect their at about 32.6% of revenue. CDs, it's no wonder the indus- business and yet still not have Get the picture? Music prof- try is in the shitter. But it's also Deepest Catalog in the Industry a clue. But more on this later. its 31.6 %, expenses 32.6 %. why I get pissed offwhen I hear One thing execs do know is Sure, that's for music specialty clueless label executives com- Personalized Service (sales reps across the U.S.) that the decline of physical chains, but we all know the big plain that their competitors win sales is driven mainly by the boxes have different expense retail awards because they give Best B2B Real -Time Ordering Site in the Business dynamics of the music retail structures and ways of look- away margin. I also get angry environment. Without rehash- ing at profit. when I hear execs complain ing all the other physical fac- Let's look at Best Buy. Ac- about high prices they see their Same Day Shipping tors behind the decline, the cording to its year -end num- records selling for in a store. retail price war results in re- bers, Best Buy's overall profit For example, I recently Free Display Materials duced profit margins that margin is 25% and its expenses spoke to a major-label head force music specialty stores to are 19.7 %. I'm not privy to Best of sales, who is one of the in- Free aec Database close and causes surviving Buy's profit statements by prod- dustry's more knowledgeable stores to reduce music space. uct line, but I can do a little ex- executives. He became out- Weekly Award Winning sped Magazine Whether it's because of the trapolating to show that its raged when I told him I Bertelsmann Direct site that music expenses exceed 19.7 %. bought one of his developing prices CDs at $5.99 or iTunes Just analyzing rent, last artists' CDs at a certain chain New accounts call 800- 635 -9082 $9.99 all selling albums at and Or E -mail us a:: domesticsaies @aent.com the big -box circulars advertis- Visit our web site: www.aent.com ing that price, the $18.98 list - price CD is gone. But the major record labels don't ap- pear to get that. If you look at the RIAA midyear numbers for 2006 (full -year numbers are due soon), the average list price of You've earned it. CDs shipped to retail was $16.11. That is still surpris- ingly high when you take into account lower pricing for new artists and budget ($9.98 list price), mid -line ($11.98) and super mid -line ($13.98) titles. The CD department at Best Buy's Lakewood, Colo., outlet. As the premier royalty advance company serving the Given that CDs are whole- arts and entertainment industries, ART is leading saled so merchants can real- year that cost the chain $552 store for $12.99, because that the way to business and creative freedom. ize about a 35% gross profit million, according to its most merchant had paid only $7.50 Whether you need access to your royalty income margin off list price, calcula- recent year -end numbers. for that album. immediately, are seeking professional management tions show that the average (This year's results are due I didn't see any problem. I wholesale price stood at April 4.) So while that equals didn't know the album had de- for your royalty stream, or are planning for the future, $10.47. While the labels' co- 1.7% of revenue, music's rent veloping- artist pricing and was ART can provide you with the expert services you operative advertising dollar al- is more than double at 3.6 %. happy to get it for $12.99. need to get the most from your royalty income. lotments depend on the new How did I get that number? What's more, I pointed out release and the merchant, on If Best Buy music sales are that the merchant was realiz- You can pursue your creative goals and have average they try to keep co -op estimated at $1.5 billion and ing only a 42.3% profit mar- the income stream available to achieve them. and buy -in deals and other it occupies 10% of floor gin. Executives who ART can help you make it happen. promotional discounts at 15% space, its rent was $55 mil- remember their history real- of total revenue (or $1.57), so lion, or 3.6% of music sales. ize that 42% was the profit that brings the average cost for See? Best Buy's expenses for margin built into cassette and CDs to retail down to $8.90. music surpass 19.7% and while vinyl pricing, which not so co- For m0 -e information visit Meanwhile, NPD reports it might not be double, let's incidentally was back when AdvanceclRoyaltyTracking.com that the average price paid for guesstimate another 10 points, the industry was healthy. a full- length CD in the United bringing those costs to about I realize that retail likely will Jr call States was $13.02. With CDs' 30 %. And does anyone think never achieve those types of 1.888.813.6552 average cost at $8.90, that Best Buy is realizing the 31.6% overall profit margins on means the average profit mar- gross profit margin in music? music again, but in the in- gin for CDs last year was 31.6 %. In other words, music is prof- stances when it does, why do ADVANCED ROYALTY TRACKING On the other hand, publicly itable for Best Buy the same way label executives have to be- traded music retailers Hast- iTunes is profitable for Apple. grudge it that profit? ings Entertainment and Trans In both instances it's used to Why wait? For 24/7 retail news World Entertainment recently get customers to buy some- .biz and analysis, see reported their financial re- thing else more profitable. billboard.biz/retail

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www.americanradiohistory.com Copyright 2007, Nielsen Business Media, Inc. All rights reserved Boxscores should BOXS E Concert Grosses be submitted to. Bob Allen, Nashville. cola Phone. 615 -321 -9171. Fax. 615 321 -0878. For research and pricing, call Bob Allen. GROSS/ ARTIST(S) Attendance FOR MORE BOXSCORES GO TO: Venue, Date Capac Promoter BILLBOARD.81Z $2,692,145 ROGER WATERS 54,344 Foro Sol, Mexico City, March 3 sout OCESA Presents $2,532,272 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SINK Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IS 34,758 On 'flee Road Concerts West /AEG Live March 12 -13 two se loutss. $2,034,986 RAY WADDELL rwaddell @billboard.com $105 $46 Madison Square Garden, 26,443 AEG Live New York, March 14 -15 two se louts $1,760,015 MANA $85/$35 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, SI_ 25,169 Cardenas Marketing Network March 21 -22 two selouts $1,496,160 RICKY MARTIN (16,448,550 pesos., =c Palacio de los Deportes, M.p 29,61E CIE $124.16/$25.92 City, March 24 -25 35,466 two shows Nederlander $1,438,419 RED HOT CHILI PEFF =RS, MODEST MOUSE A I 33,406 Foro Sol, Mexico City, Marci ID 46,530 CIE $1,356,629 ERIC CLAPTON, ROBERT CRAY BAND Bulks Up General Motors Place, 14,177 House of Blues Canada v Vancouver, March 23 sellout Hodges Charged With Driving Growth For Veteran Firm $1,309,921 VAN MORRISON General Motors Place, 12,934 House of Blues Canada Alex Hodges joining the Nederlander Con- there's a choice," Friedman adds. "And we're a $128.53/$6814 Vancouver, Feb. 26 sellout $1,308.986 ROD STEWART certs crew seems to herald a new seriousness ready to roll. We're well- funded, we're pri- General Motors Place, 13,647 Concerts West /AEG Live for the venerable concert promoter to com- vately held, we don't have any distractions Vancouver, March 10 sellout v pete against AEG Live and Live Nation. with Wall Street, we're a promotion firm." $1,307,088 ROGER WATERS 10 (14643.600 pesos After all, Nederlander has been in this game According to Friedman, Hodges is the guy Estadio Tres de Marzo, 21,707 OCESA Presents $ 160.67/$17.85 Guadalajara, Mexico, Marcho 22,224 a lot longer than either of the top two big dogs. to make it happen. "I've only got one guy who $1,279,065 ERIC CLAPTON, ROBERT CRAY BAND They're both staffed with seasoned profes- can do that, who has experience on every side ($1,484092 Canidan Pengrowth Saddledome, 13,683 House of Blues Canada $108.16/$56.45 Calgary, Alberta, March 26 sel lout sionals, but AEG Live and Live Nation are ba- of the business, who has experience compet- $1,244,372 ERIC CLAPTON, R03!RT CRAY BAND sically products of the new millennium. ing against the gorillas and has succeeded, Rexall Place, Edmonton, Alt eta. 13,442 House of Blues Canada go to 1912. who knows how to put it all together and make March 25 sellout Nederlander's roots back Hodges hasn't been around that long, but it happen and drive the strategy every day, and $1,178,184 JUSTIN TIMBERLAK3 PINK I working with him for over Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, 15,791 Concerts West/AEG Live he has been named COO of Nederlander Con- had the benefit of N.Y., March 21 sellout certs, effective April 15. He most recently was 10 years as a partner," he says. "That's Alex." JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE PINK $1,159,180 executive VP at Live Nation, a position he in- In Friedman's eyes, these multicity tours $75-$45.0 Nashville Arena, Nashville, 17,741 Concerts West/AEG Live March 16 sellout herited in the wake of Live Nation's acquisi- are a viable alternative to national tours under $1,139,332 ERIC CLAPTON, ROBERT CRAY BAND tion of House of Blues Entertainment last one promoter's banner. Nederlander is also ($1370,000 Cdnactian' MTS Centre, Winnipeg, 12,236 House of Blues Canada $108.32/$56.54 Manitoba, March 28 se:lout year. Hodges came to HOB in 1994 and left interested in co-promoting some dates. "Not everybody's a national touring act, and it $1,109,964 JOSH GROBAN, AN6_LIQUE KIDJO $98/348 141045 seems to us that there's a missed opportunity Philips Arena, Atlanta, Marci ID seout Live Nation to go into markets that are either overlooked $1,103,337 RICKY MARTIN (12,238.900 pesos) or underserviced, and nobody's putting it all Arena VFG Guadalajara, Macao 19,164 CIE $136.58/323.89 March 22, 27 19.890 two s1ows together," he says. $1,083,290 ERIC CLAPTON, ROBERT CRAY BAND Just don't call it "block booking," which $85/$65$47 50 Owest Center, Omaha, Neb., 14,570 AEG Live March 31 sellout Friedman believes has a bad connotation. "Un- $1,053,069 COLDPLAY like the block- booking concept, which was (11,758,250 pesos) Auditorio Nacional, Mexico 2FJ, 19,276 OCESA Presents more a na- $102.99/326.87 March 3 -4 two sellouts sort of `take it or leave it' and of $1,051,254 tional touring concept, we hope we are able 20 (11,549,698 pesos) Palacio de los Deportes, Me =i.= 42,383 CIE to express why the agent and manager and $91.02/513.65 City, Feb. 22 -24 48.000 three shows artist should accept an offer from us that has $1,044,735 EL CONCIERTO DEL AVOR $125/$95/$75/ multiple cities, but they don't have to accept Madison 5 uare Garde 13,127 Ralph Mercado Presents $55 New York, Feb. 10 14,419 all of it," he says. "We think we can put some- $1,018,206 RICKY MARTIN thing on the table that will incentivize them (3.150,195 pesos) Estadio River Plate, Buenos 43,549 CIE $98.26/316,16 Aires, March 3 46,306 to take the whole, but we'll be happy to con- $992,730 CHAYANNE tinue booking as many dates as we can." (10.859,000 pesos) -Cola, Auditorio Coca Monterey, 17,448 CIE it as Live last January (billboard.biz, Initially, the Nederlander team will focus $109.70/52743 Mexico, Feb. 15 -17 19.500 three shows Nation on the western United States. "My view of the $974,455 Jan. 31). $79.50/356/ move to Nederlander reunites Hodges world is you want to do the things you do well. Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, March-9 14,l764 Concerts West /AEG Live The $39.50 sel ou t with Nederlander CEO Adam Friedman. The You want to be able to service the artist, put JOSH GROBAN, ANGE.JQUE KIDJO $962,285 pair worked together for 10 years at HOB and on a great promotional campaign, and the $85/$45 RBC Center, Raleigh, N.C., Mardi-6 12,559 Nation sellout Live its predecessor, Universal Concerts, until only way you can do that is to have people who $924,236 IL DIVO Friedman moved to Nederlander last year. are attentive to the shows," Friedman says. (10,281,860. pesos) Auditorio Nacional, Mexico Cité 19,187 CIE 5116.86/51978 March 21 -22 two sellc uts Hodges also worked for Nederlander before "What we're going to do best is leverage our $886,909 ROGER WATERS moving to Universal /HOB. core assets along the West Coast and grow into 9,909,600 pesos) Estadio Universitario, Monteeew, 20,279 OCESA Presents Friedman says Hodges will execute a Ned- markets that are logical extensions of that." $134.25/317.90 Mexico, March 2 27,220 erlander Concerts growth strategy. To date, Nederlander has not really been JOSH GROBAN, ANCE= QUE KIDJO $880,725 "The strategy is a simple one: we need more competing with Live Nation or AEG Live. Ned- $95;'3335 American Airlines Center, Dallas, 12,115 Live Nation March 19 12.846 inventory in the markets we currently oper- erlander finished eighth among all promot- $827,747 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, GNARLS BARKLEY ate in, and we want to take that experience in ers in gross dollars last year, behind such $56.65 AT &T Center, San Antonio, 14,885 The Messina Group /AEG Live March 23 sellout those markets and reach out to other markets independents as Jam and Outback. JOSH GROBAN, ANGE_!QUE KIDJO that are logical extensions of what we already "Unless we as a promotion firm come up 30 $816,480 595/535 Toyota Center, Houston, 11,585 Live Nation that the goal is with a strategy that offers something that is March 21 sellout do," says Friedman, who adds to give agents and managers another choice attractive, competition is not going to hap- $770,609 $79.50/539.50 Radio City Music Hall, New YDer., 11,882 AEG Live, Doug Isaac Presents beyond national touring. pen," Friedman says. "We're going to take March 9 -10 -wo sellouts Friedman says that growth can come from everything we have and maximize it and build $751,698 VAN MORRISON ($877814 Canadian) putting together strings of dates for artists. regional scale first. If ultimately that means MTS Centre, Winnipeg, 9,719 House Blues Canada $128,02/$68.08 of Manitoba, March 1 sellout "Instead of looking at our venues as one -offs, we can move on to other markets beyond the $745,745 JOSH GROBAN, ANG1E_IQUE KIDJO or silos if you will, making single offers for region, we'll do it, but we'll do it opportunis- $86.50/$56.50 Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, 9,816 Live Nation N.Y., March 10 sellout single markets, we're stringing them all to- tically and smartly." _ gether and creating multicity, multivenue $740,232 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKEPNK For 24/7 touring news $79/$56 John Paul Jones Arena, 12 083 Concerts West /AEG Live packages," he says. and analysis, see Charlottesville, Va., March 18 seÌlout .biz "We want agents and managers to know billboard.biz/touring $719,064 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE.,PNK $75/$56 U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, 14,045 Concerts West /AEG Live March 15 I APRIL 14, 2007 12 I BILLBOARD

www.americanradiohistory.com BY MITCHELL PETERS School Of Rock Diverse Spring Tours Target College Students

Stress runs rampant among college kids this time of year, but the Madpackers.com Door to Dorm tour, the Virgin College Mega tour and mtvU's Campus Invasion Music Festival are aiming to give students some springtime musical relief. Hinder will headline the Door to Dorm outing, which hits 17 colleges and three music festivals starting April 13 at the University of Pitts- burgh in Johnstown, Pa. Drummer Cody Hanson jokingly admits that nonstop worldwide touring behind Hinder's 2005 album "Extreme Be- havior" has made the quintet "se- vere alcoholics," but that won't pre- vent the Oklahoma City act from throwing a party for its hardcore college fan base. "Whenever we get too tired we just have another drink and continue on," he says. Campus shows like drue Door to Dorm tour, "We're having a good time, and that's what featuring such acts as TAUB KWELI (top) we're about." and HINDER (below) are ramping up this spring. For Madpackers.com, a new company that picks up students' packed belongings Blues in Las Vegas and wraps May 5 at Johnson and drops them off at dorms before school & Wales University in Providence, R.I., tickets starts, linking with Hinder to launch its brand will cost up to $20 in some markets and will was a no- brainer, says Dave Licursi, a tour be given away for free in others, depending HERE'S SOMETHING THAT producer with Concerts 101. Licursi launched on the school. Most university students pay the company after spending 20 -plus years between $25 and $200 in student activity fees, as a tour manager and accountant for such Tobey says, which offset the cost of program- DESERVES A DRUM ROLL. college favorites as Staind, Kid Rock, Match- ming. "Some schools can't charge for events box Twenty and Sugar Ray. "The energy because of activities tees,' he says. these guys have onstage is perfect for a col- Door to Dorm features support from Papa lege audience." Roach and Puddle of Mudd on select dates. It Look for your entry for the About 75% of college- focused tours run is charging $20 -$25. For Door to Dorm gigs 23rd ANNUAL KENTUCKY during the spring, when nine out of 10 col- that don't visit campus venues, efforts will be DERBY BET. leges are looking to buy talent for year -end made to do tie -in marlketing with surrounding blowout events. In most cases, student -run universities to offer a limited number of dis- committees seek high- energy acts to place counted tickets to students, says the Agency Promoters know we know how to make them fed specia outdoors in festival -type settings, gyms, au- Group's Ken Fermaglich, who books Hinder ditoriums, ballrooms, theaters or arenas. worldwide with Steve Kaul. Now, we'll place a $2 wager for you o- the horse 'J -wur choice Adam Tobey, VP of Concert Ideas (which Also serving a diverse college- targeted ros- serves as a middle man between schools and ter is this year's first mtvU Campus Invasion in the Kentucky artists), says that 99.5% of schools have facil- Music Festival, which boasts the Shins, Dash- Derby. No strings atta ±Ed. It's our way of sayin'' ities. "The other half a percent rents facilities board Confessional and Fabolous as headlin- off campus" ers for all -day festivals in Austin, Atlanta and "you're always a winner at the Kentucky Exposi=ior Center il Like the fourth annual Virgin College Mega Philadelphia. Other acts include Gym Class tour, which features a diverse lineup of rap- Heroes, the Academy Is ..., K -OS, Augustana, Louisville." Watch the ma I fcr your invitatioi tc play. per Talib Kweli, pop /punk act Sugarcult and the Rapture and Shiny Toy Guns. former Something Corporate guitarist Wil- The event follows in the footsteps of the liam Tell, Door to Dorm will beef up concert decade -old MTV Campus Invasion tour, which dates by leading with all -day on- campus ac- brought exposure to such acts as Muse, Moby, tivities like obstacle courses, giveaways, Wyclef Jean and Hoobastank. The decision to games and artist meet -and -greets. "Those abandon the old touring model was part of an ;111TE sau things help," Tobey says. On- campus festi- effort to bring mixed acts to the table and hone vals "entice people who may be sitting on in on specific territories, according to Chris BROADBENT ARENA CARDINAL STADIUM the fence to attend the concert. The added McCarthy, VP of strategic development and values are incredibly important, because peo- marketing at mtvU. "Rather than have 20 dates ple have so many options these days to see on college campuses throughout the country, and hear things." we chose to invade college towns," McCarthy 1100.618.5151 KYEXPO.ORG Kentu For this year's 18- market Virgin College says. "In each of these markets, you're talking Mega tour, which starts April 7 at the House of 100,000 -500,000 college students."

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www.americanradiohistory.com LITTLE STEVEN'S UNDERGROU AG

TODD MARTENS tmartens @billboard.com

The final nine of what will be the Big 86 begins. why "Jayne Mansfield Couldn't Help It." And on June 10, when HBO eighty -sixes Richard Brooks started it all in 1955 with Not Trimming "The Sopranos" forever, it will be remembered Bill Haley & the Comets' "Rock Around the as the series that had the best music in the Clock" opening "Blackboard Jungle." The kids history of TV. didn't rip the seats out of theaters because it The Fat There are a few directors as musically savvy was the first time they heard rock'n'roll. They U.K. Label Ramping Up Roster With Online Discoveries as David Chase, but not many. You have to went berserk because it was the first time in a little earner," begin with Martin Scorsese, the King of Rock history they heard it at the correct volume. Like, Ilko what's a string of handling dozens of import "It's good in Movieland. George Lucas would have given loud, Daddy -O. shows and positive releases per month, and he Knight says. him a run for the throne -"American Graffiti" Well, Chase has carried on this proud tradi- press at March's wanted out of the company Yet even as it grows, FatCat came out around the same time as "Mean tion and taken it to TV, where he had 86 hours South by South- he founded. "I wanted to is still firmly rooted in DIY cul- Streets" and was wall-to -wall cool songs, but he to let his imagination work instead of a movie's west music confer- deal with 15 records per year ture. Knight insists the label abdicated when he blasted into space. 90 -120 minutes. ence in Austin worth to a small rather than 15 records per listens to every demo it re- Here's a taste of Chase's School of Rock on indie with a budding act? For month," he says. "I missed ceives and has started featur- "The Sopranos ": FatCat newcomers the Twi- the work of sinking my teeth ing the best of them on its light Sad, it's a little more than into a project rather than Web site. So far, Knight says, British Invasion: The Rolling Stones (five 1,000 CDs. keeping track of new re- seven acts have been signed times), the Kinks, the Animals, the Hollies, Post -SXSW, the Caroline - leases for each week." via his label's site. Cream, Them distributed, U.K.-based indie- FatCat's biggest group, "A record label only has so Doo -wop: Dion & the Belmonts, the the one -time home to Sigur art rock aggregation the An- much time and energy to Elegants, the Cadillacs, the Drifters Rós and the Animal Collec- imal Collective, recently left commit to physical products The Pioneers: Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, tive -saw the four -figure jump for a larger indie in Domino. and working a release, and Buddy Holly, Roy Orbinson in retail orders for the April 3 "It wasn't a kick in the teeth, we get an awful lot of good The Americans: Bob Dylan, the Rascals, release of the Twilight Sad's but we're a small label in music," he says. "Other indie Chris Columbus has a great ear, as does the Four Seasons, Bruce Springsteen "Fourteen Autumns and Fif- Jonathan Demme. Michael Mann is more a Soul and R &B: The Miracles, Otis Redding, teen Winters." But Adam score guy these days, although he's usually not Irma Thomas, Marvin Gaye Pierce, who heads the U.S. of- too far away from his sweet home Chicago blue. Punk and new wave: The Clash, Johnny fice of FatCat, isn't getting too And let's not forget, "Miami Vice" brought rock Thunders, Elvis Costello, Blondie excited. That brings the total songs to TV. But the scores for "Thief" and "The initial ship -out for the rela- Last of the Mohicans" are as important as the Of course there were the popular standards tively unknown act to some- script and are as good as it gets. with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Ben- where above 3,000 units. Before 1973 there was Jack Nietsche's clas- nett and Jerry Vale. And just cool choices like "Caroline keeps worrying sic soundtrack to "Performance." Roger Gor- "Sally Go Round the Roses" by the Jaynetts. about the retail climate, so I man was hip enough to use the Electric Flag Quite a range of coolness, and that's only think everyone -from the for "The Trip," and there was always a fabulous scratching the surface. stores to the distributor -are Davie Allan & the Arrows instrumental for There's one more critically important fact conservative enough for things like the super cool "Wild Angels" or Dick that proves indisputably former drummer me," Pierce says. "So I'm try- Dale for beach movies. Chase's dedication to music: Without it, me ing to squeeze everything I Before that Alan Freed's flicks carried the and Frankie Valli would have never been on can for this one, and people good news, and the Rock Messiah brought his the show. So on behalf of all those drooling are reordering already." best missionaries with him. Most notably Lit- degenerate denizens of the Bada Bing, thank Anchored by the piercing tle Richard, who explained quite eloquently you, David. vocals of James Graham, the songs of the Glasgow, Scot- land -based Twilight Sad are CC)C)I_1=S l' GARAGE SONGS high drama, where quaking guitars build to hailstorms of Domino, who labels are now using that as COOLEST romantic tension. The quartet comparison to SONG IN THE takes seemingly simple pop have had remarkable suc- an A &R tool." WORLD MY HEART IS BEATING MARY WEISS 1 THIS WEEK Norton structures and gradually cess," FatCat head Alex And FatCat has also been dresses them up, building until Knight says. "We're not in a building an extensive DIY re- FREE AND FREAKY THE STOOGES 2 Virgin the melodies turn into some- position to compete finan- source guide on its site, fea- a hypnotic. cially with the resources turing contacts and informa- DANCING ON THE LIP OF A VOLCANO NEW YORK DOLLS thing bit more 3 Roadrunner Pierce, also the man be- they have at hand. It was tion on companies that hind electronic- tinged rock tough to lose them, but we provide distribution, master- INTERVENTION ARCADE FIRE A Merge act Mice Parade, has spent knew it might happen. We ing and manufacturing in the past year- and -a -half or did put in a counteroffer, but multiple countries. IN THE MODERN WORLD JESSE MALIN 5 Adeline so shutting down his own I'm not sure it wielded any "I think the industry at Bubble Core Records & Dis- real consideration." large to the people outside OPEN EYES THE APPLES IN STEREO 6 Simian tribution to helm FatCat U.S. By making more permanent of it is something that peo- The London -based label, inroads in the United States, ple don't quite know what to BECAUSE I'M AWESOME THE DOLLYROTS 7 Blackheart which is celebrating its 10th Knight is hoping FatCat can make of," Knight says. "In our year, had previously been continue to build upon the at- day and age people are still RUBY KAISER CHIEFS 8 Universal distributed in the United tention brought to it via its as- in awe of a record company. States by Bubble Core and sociation with Sigur Rós and We're trying to demystify BROKEN HEART THE CHARMS the process of putting a 9 Wicked Cool was looking to establish its the Animal Collective. The own base on these shores. label still has the rights -in the record out." GOODBYE ROCK AND ROLL BAND THE NOVAKS Indie Music Pierce, meanwhile, had United Kingdom -to Sigur 10 For 24/7 indies seen Bubble Core grow into Rós' early singles and the news and analysis, see Little Steven's Underground Garage column is produced exclusively for Billboard. For more information go to .k z not necessarily those of the magazine. billboard.biz /indies. UNDERGROUNDGARAGE.COM. The opinions expressed are his own, and a subdistributor that was band's album "( )."

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Other fac- farmed out the traditional pub- when a new tax law came into tors came into play. lishing administration to effect this year, there really Times have changed for Wixen Music Publishing. haven't been many offerings. songwriters, with the supply Fasbender says that Knight, But as word leaked that Holly of bands that perform other who typically co- writes songs, Knight was selling an inter- writers' songs dwindling since landed a seven -figure sum for Call Our Advisors Today est in her copyrights, includ- the late '80s. For established a 50% share of her interest in 1.866.BERKLEE Tina Turner's "The ing Best" songwriters, it takes a strate- copyrights. Her songs have V'vvw.De I"Kleer7ìUIC.=C 11 and Pat Benatar's "Love Is a gic partner to really work their been recorded by Heart, Meat Battlefield," I figured the new catalog in a competitive mar- Loaf, Patti Smyth. Rod Stew- law must have played a part ket. More and more, indie pub- art, Aerosmith and others. in her decision to sell to Pri- lishers are the answer. Some publishers have com- mary Wave Music Publishing. Fasbender has noticed that plained in the past that Mestel It did. But as Knight and her many experienced executives is overpaying for copyrights business manager reveal, from major companies are and driving up prices for every- there are more reasons than now running indie publishers, one. But then again, a lot of just the law for songwriters to like Primary Wave, Dimen- people with a lot of money sell an interest in their copy- sional Music Publishing, Spirit want to build publishing cata- rights right now. Music Group and EverGreen logs right now. "For the most part, I have Copyrights. This experience in "My office is bombarded by always advocated fervently to a small company makes them companies asking if my hold on to your copyrights," particularly attractive to song- clients are interested in sell- says Tina Fasbender, writers like Knight. ing," Fasbender says. "Not Berklee Knight's longtime business "I've always been attracted only publishers, but compa- manager. But now she's had to boutique operations as op- nies with big money who want usic a change of heart. posed to big companies where to get their finger in the enter- learn music One reason is the new tax you get lost in the shuffle," tainment industry." law. Before January, a copy- Knight says. "I thought it was And Primary Wave is right righted song owned by an in- great that Primary bought in there competing with dividual songwriter had no some ofthe Nirvana and Hall major publishers for some value for tax purposes. When & Oates catalog. It's a good juicy catalogs. a songwriter sold a copyright group of people and a good as- "Even for songwriters who SONY BMG interest, the full selling price sociation for me." would never sell all of a copy- was taxable income. When Primary Wave is even tweak- right, they might sell some por- MUSIC FNTERT,AINME1 publishing companies sold ing the traditional publishing tion ofthe publisher's share or copyrighted songs, publish- model to become a real player ofthe entire catalog," Fasben- ers were taxed only on the in the publishing field. der says. "They really don't profit and at a lower capital Before launching Primary know where the industry is COULD YOU BE gains tax rate available to Wave with some partners, going, so they can take on a P companies. CEO Larry Mestel was alabel partner [now] for some long- MISSING ROYALTIES Under the new law, song- guy. 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APRIL 14, 2007 I www.billboard.biz 15 www.americanradiohistory.com IVIOI3ILI= BY ANTONY BRUNO MOBILE TO THE MAX I31TS & I3RI1=1=S WHAT'S IN YOUR are expected to reach 216.9 New Broadband Technology Foreshadows Content Evolution PHONE? million by the end of this M:Metrics launched a track- year, a 21.8% jump from If you've never heard the term Second, WiMAX networks price through one service. ing service that uses meter- 2006. Part of the growth is "WiMAX" before, don't sweat can transfer high- bandwidth "We are changing the eco- ing technology for the first attributed to the increasing it. You're probably not alone. content much faster and in big- nomics of the mobile and time to track how consumers amount of digital content But in the hyper -wonk, ger packets. That means faster broadband market," Alvelda use mobile content. Rather being made available to fans tech -speak jargon of the wire- download times for not only says. "You'll see a tremendous than utilizing survey data, the through new online services, less industry, WiMAX is the single tracks but also full al- reduction in cost [and] better MeterDirect technology is as well as falling prices. latest thing making its way bums and video content. access to your fans." embedded in the phones of through the byzantine maze The wireless operator most But WiMAX is no slam - participating users -similar RHAPSODY ON THE of acronyms and buzzwords bullish on WiMAX's potential dunk. Overlaying existing to Nielsen rating boxes -to MOVE used to remind the rest of the is Sprint. The company says it wireless networks with new continuously monitor their RealNetworks has teamed world (with all apologies to will spend $1 billion this year technology is not cheap, and messaging, browsing, appli- with Nokia to make the Rhap- Chevy Chase), `We're wire- alone, and another $2 billion building a whole new network cation and media usage. Ini- sody subscription music less, and you're not." next year, to build a WiMAX net- is even more costly. For wire- tial findings are limited to service mobile: Rhapsody is But WiMAX sometime soon work in 19 cities by April 2008, less operators still losing sleep which Web sites mobile users being added to Nokia's is likely to be one of those terms covering more than 100 million over how to pay off their exist- visit most and when. Chan- N800 Internet Tablet. The that the music industry, and people. It plans to test mobile ing third -generation (3G) net- nel -level music and video device is not a mobile phone, others in the content world, will works, this is a headache consumption data will also but a Wi -Fi- and Bluetooth- need to know all too well as So what does all this mean many don't need. be measured. enabled handheld computer wireless technologies become to the music industry? This bas- But to be fair, WiMAX net- that can access the Internet an increasingly important dis- tard cousin of Wi -Fi and wire- works are much cheaper. CONTENT CRAZE in a Wi -Fi hotspot or via a tribution channel. less networks has the potential Compared with the approxi- Research firm iSuppli says connection to a Bluetooth Simply put, WiMAX (also to solve several problems that mately $40 billion that Veri- the market for MP3 players mobile phone. Once the soft- known as 4G, or "fourth gen- have plagued the evolution of zon is expected to pay to build and other portable media ware is downloaded to the eration") is a wireless Internet mobile entertainment. First, it its FiOS IPTV network, Wi- devices will double to 268.6 device, users can stream broadband technology simi- costs much less to transmit MAX seems like a steal. million units by 2011, from their personalized music li- lar to Wi -Fi, but with a much data over a WiMAX connection Another challenge will be the 128.7 million in 2005. The braries, listen to Internet greater range. While Wi -Fi ac- than a traditional cellular net- process of outfitting potential growth is predicted to occur radio or access playlists, as cess points have a range of work. Cheaper distribution customers with new devices at a 13% compound annual long as they are already a about 100 feet, WiMAX base means cheaper prices, which that can access WiMAX net- growth rate. Unit shipments Rhapsody subscriber. stations can cover an area in turn likely means more peo- works. Reseeding the market roughly the same as existing ple buying mobile music. with new devices takes about cellular networks, making it Taken together, the result 18 -24 months. For content relatively easy to blanket an would be a greater slice of the providers, the plus side is that entire metropolitan area with revenue pie for wireless oper- WiMAX networks in Chicago operators will be relying on COMPILED BY Nielsen TITLE th, ^sor,oc just one provider. ators and record labels to share. and the Baltimore/Washington, more sophisticated content to ORIGINAL ARTIST POPPIN' D.C., by the end of the year. drive this migration 16 #1 However, unlike Wi -Fi, Wi- "Then we're negotiating area -much OWKS CHRIS BROWN FEATURING JAY BIZ a number, Virtually every wireless net- like entertainment services WHAT HURTS THE MOST MAX networks require dedi- over much larger 53 FLATTS margins work infrastructure provider is have spurred people to buying RASCAL cated, licensed wireless rather than the tight CRAZY BITCH 28 spectrum to use -in the ex- we have today," Warner Music actively producing equipment new 3G phones. BUCKCHERRY CUPID'S CHOKEHOLD 8 pensive 2.5GHz band. Many Group senior VP of digital for these new services. Sam- However, it's not limited to GYM CLASS HEROES FEATURING PATRICK STUMP operators are willing to pay strategy /business develop- sung, Nortel, Alcatel, Nokia and mobile phones. WiMAX enthu- CANDY SHOP 50 CENT FEATURING OLIVIA a Motorola are all involved in de- siasts, including several Sprint for this spectrum as it is avail- ment Michael Nash said at ROCKSTAR able now, while the interna- panel discussion at the recent ploying the technology on a executives, see video players, NICKELBACK MY HUMPS 81 tional standard bodies are CTIA Wireless conference. global scale. digital cameras and even auto- THE BLACK EYED PEAS

dragging their feet in offer- With this on the mobiles connecting to the BECAUSE I GOT HIGH AFROMAN WiMAX network. ing more high- bandwidth horizon, content SUPER MARIO BROTHERS THEME wireless spectrum. producers are al- For these reasons and oth- KOJI KONDO BEST FRIEND 54 ready planning to ers, Ericsson believes WiMAX 50 CENT 8 OLIVIA create more so- revenue will account for only phisticated fare. about 5 % -10% of global broad- POLLY WANT Akon's "Don't Matter" vaults 22 -16 in its third MobiTV, a pro - band wireless revenue by week on the chart. The track garners the largest A BOOMBOX? ducer of mobile 2010, and as such has opted to unit and percentage gain within the top 20. So you've got a sleek new music phone, you rock out on video programming, in Janu- focus its efforts on traditional the subway and on the sidewalk, but now you want to im- ary began demonstrating 3G services. IRREPLACEABLE 9 16 press your friends at parties. What do you do? high -definition- quality pro- But make no mistake: Wi- BEYONCE DON'T CHA 12 68 Parrot has tried to make that dilemma a bit easier with gramming on a WiMAX demo MAX is coming, and com- THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS FEATURING BUSTA RHYMES SWEET HOME ALABAMA stereo speaker, the Parrot 126 its new Bluetooth portable network at the Consumer ing soon. LYNYRD SKYNYRD Boombox. The speaker is compatible with any Bluetooth- Electronics Show. "It would not be accurate to NUTHIN' BUT A 'G' THANG 55 enabled music source -including computers and MP3 And according to MobiTV call 2007 'the year of mobile DR. DRE MISSION -IMPOSSIBLE players -but Parrot is targeting the music -phone crowd CEO Phillip Alvelda, WiMAX WiMAX,' " says Tammy Parker, LALO SCHIFRIN DON'T MATTER Tele- 3 with this one, seeing as it unveiled the device last month has the added benefit of sup- an analyst with Informa 22 AKON at the CTIA Wireless conference in Orlando, Fla. delivery coms & Media. "But it's clear CHANGES porting multiple 35 2PAC The compact device packs 60 watts of high -fidelity functions, not just mobile. So, that the future of this technol- STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN 1,4 21 sound, two wideband drivers and a subwoofer. Oh, and if a service provider can broad- ogy in the U.S. will be built LED ZEPPELIN WHEN WE RIDE ON OUR ENEMIES 10 you're not interested in Bluetooth, you can just plug in cast content over a WiMAX upon the foundation being cre- 2PAC a ated this year." LOCKED UP your favorite device with boring old wire, too. network, which consumers 8 84 AKON FEATURING STYLES P The Boombox will start shipping in third -quarter 2007 can then access on a mobile For 24/7 digital news for $270. - Antony Bruno phone, home computer or .biz and analysis, see eventually a set -top box at one billboard.biz /digital.

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IBSO GUITAR CHAIRMAN/ Henry CEO Juszki With a new showroom in Miami, Gibson Guitar is looking for continued growth in the Latin market. The company's chief business architect discusses this and much more.

Selling music may be tough these days, but there's no shortage of people who want to make win some and you lose some. One music. The latest figures from the National Assn. of Music Merchandisers, the trade group for of the areas we are extremely inter- the international music products industry, show sales of instruments and gear hit a record ested in is the whole area of con- value of nearly $8 billion in 2005. sumer electronics. A lot of the But to Gibson Guitar chairman /CEO Henry Juszkiewicz, instrument sales are about technology we've been developing more than just cranking out Les Pauls. Since he and fellow Harvard Business School alums is specifically aimed at that market- David Berryman (Gibson's president) and Gary Zebrowski took over the struggling com- place. The digital jukebox is evi- pany in 1986, Gibson has expanded aggressively. The company now owns Baldwin, Wurl- dence of that. In June, we bought itzer, Slingerland, Epiphone and several other music brands. It has also invested in re- the [manufacturer] of a commercial search and development, particularly in the digital jukebox and digital guitar. Gibson has jukebox product, Deutsche Wurl- beefed up artist relations as well, and in 2005 bought the naming rights to Los Angeles' itzer. I'm a little frustrated because former Universal Amphitheatre. we had hoped to release [the digital In addition to increasing the reach of the 113 -year -old brand, Gibson has been involved in jukebox] in time for Christmas many charitable efforts. Music Rising, a fund Juszkiewicz co- founded with U2's the Edge sales. We continue to have develop- and producer Bob Ezrin, has helped more than 2,400 musicians (and more than 20,000 ment issues in that product line. students and parishioners) replace instruments destroyed in the wake of Hurricanes Kat- rina and Rita. Music Rising received the Humanitarian Award at Billboard's third annual Tour- Your digital guitar has finally ing Conference in New York last summer. shipped to retail. How are you Gibson opened its newest showroom in Miami last month. Juszkiewicz -who supported introducing this new product to himself in college by playing a Gibson at weddings -spoke to Billboard shortly after a trip consumers? to China. One of the things we're doing at the store level is putting up demos. Be- What took you Io China? consumers in all product categories, of albums being sold by Latin artists The showroom is as an embassy to cause it's such a radically new prod- It is simply a question of time when including guitars, can get a much is mind -boggling. Additionally, the the entertainment and media corn - uct, we have to be able to demonstrate China emerges as the world's better instrument for a very afford- Latin market is driven by a quality munities. They're not commercial it and have the equipment available largest consumer market. It has a able price. This means a young concern. [It's] not as affluent as some ventures. We don't sell products for people to fully check out. There population roughly four to five player who is struggling to get their other markets might be, but the Latin through them, we don't have sales is an enormous amount of technol- times the size of the United States, chops together now has a great in- consumer is very, very driven by get- agents. It's about relationships and ogy that hasn't been tapped for the which is the world's current largest strument to do that, and it makes it ting the best. It means more to them, supporting people in the commu- player and the creator. The guitar consumer market. It is going from so much easier to get involved in and consequently, they've become a nities. That might be artists or char- hasn't really changed much since the underdeveloped to a developing- guitar, both from a standpoint of very good customer of Gibson brand ities that we're very supportive of, '50s, so it's kind of like progress has and with time, will be a developed- price and a standpoint of quality. product. We don't have statistics on [or] it might be community events. been on hold. economy. As people [in China] Looking at the low end, we have who specifically buys a product in translate into the middle class, the several brands aimed at mass -mer- many cases, but we are getting an- Are your branding efforts gen- What is the place of traditional numbers speak for themselves. chandising channels. We have a spe- ecdotal information that it's a sub- erating income? instruments when music can be cific brand at Target, Circuit City; stantial part of our purchases. We've been financially successful made on a computer? How has Gibson adapted to the it's very low -cost. It meets the re- for a while. We're actually gaining It all starts with the input device. It influx of cheaip instruments quirements of the merchant as well What else are you doing to cor- market share. I would say the rea- will be some time before the cre- from Asia? as being a superb value for typically ner those consumers? son is that we've been very aggres- ation process is anything but All Gibson brand guitars are made a young player. We've put an office in Miami that sive in marketing and branding. So human and anything but inspired in the U.S. At the same time, we are is an entertainment relations of- is the fact that we are building re- [by] people. It starts with the tools expanding our factories overseas Gibson sponsors many high - fice aimed primarily at the Latin ally great instruments. You can pro- they have to create musically rele- and the relationships we've had profile Latin music artists and market. We've been doing a lot of mote all you want, but if you have a vant content, whether it be voice or overseas. The ability for a young events, including providing work in San Antonio, Austin, Los bad product at the end of the day, guitar or whatever. So our new gui- player to get an instrument that's instruments for the Latin Angeles, New York. And we've been the consumer is going to throw up. tar, which starts with a digital sig- really good for not a lot of money Grammy Awards. Why is it going hiring staff that's dedicated to the nal -it's not just the fact that it's has improved. When I was young, to such lengths to connect with Latin market in terms of promo- How are your digital products digital -is a much better guitar as the low -end guitars were really not this audience? tions and sponsorships. developing? a result of that technology. It gives that great. You really had to have a In the short tenu, the Latin market When you're investing in high -risk, you a lot more to work with in terms Gibson to get a great guitar. Today, is a much bigger deal. The number What are the showrooms used for? high -potential growth activity, you of making music. .. You can promote all you want, but if you have a bad product at the end of the day, the consumer is going to throw up.

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www.americanradiohistory.com BIGGER AND RICHER HAVING COOKED UP A NEW RECIPE FOR COUNTRY MUSIC, THE MUZIK MAFIA FINDS NEW WAYS TO DO BUSINESS BY KEN TUCKER PHOTOGRAPHS BY DAVID McCLISTER

The video for Big & Rich's "Comin' to Your City" features extraterrestrials, scantily clad women, a rapping black cowboy and a character named Two Foot Fred-as well as the band-partying on a rocket ship shaped like a Gibson flying V guitar ( "If ya wanna little bang in your ying yang, come along'). It's not meant to be a documentary, but it isn't that far from the truth either. If From start to finish, a Big & Rich concert is a visual and aural experience hard to forget. Whether it's John Rich bedecked in his cowboy finest and playing a flying V, or Big Kenny in one of his trademark toppers, highstepping around the stage like a deranged drum major, you ain't seen nothing like this. Big & Rich shows have enough pyrotechnics to do a rock band proud. Then there's the unpredictability factor. In a set that contrasts the raucous "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" with the contemplative "8th of November," one might also hear songs as diverse as the B -52's' "Rock Lobster" and the gospel standard "I'll Fly Away." If A Big & Rich show is also part tent revival. "Brothers and sisters, we are here for one reason and one reason only alone-to share our love of music. I present to you, country music without prejudice," Big Kenny's voice booms out as he channels a Southern fundamentalist preacher on the spoken intro for "Rollin' (The Ballad of Big & Rich)." The message must be shared. IT "The Mafia is really about the expandalism of music without prejudice," Kenny says. "We started a ball rolling that has grown in Nashville and across this country like no one could have imagined." >>>

APRIL 14, 2007 www.billboard.biz I 19 www.americanradiohistory.com And the ball continues to roll: Forthcoming album "Be- And whatever the Mafia is, it seems to work. The group tween Hell and Amazing Grace" hits stores June 5. While the was founded in 2001 by Kenny, Rich, fellow musician Jon final track listing wasn't available at press time, it's an amaz- Nicholson and music publisher Cory Gierman, who are ing collection of widely divergent songs. On one hand, there's known as the Godfathers. After the success of her first the bare- boned, Texas shuffle version of AC /DC's "You Shook album in 2004, Gretchen Wilson (see story, below) was Me All Night Long " -"Every country boy or girl has jammed named a Godmother. More than half a decade down the to AC/ DC," Rich says -and on the other, there's Wyclef Jeari s line, the organization continues to grow and flourish. Wil- reggae rap mixed with steel guitar in "Please Man." The new son has sold more than 5.6 million albums, according to record has definite spiritual leanings -R &B's John Legend Nielsen SoundScan, while Big & Rich have sold roughly 3.9 even performs a cappella on a song called "Eternity" -but million. And this year, five Mafia members will release al- there's also the hilarious tale of lost love "W WJ D (What Would bums -not just Big & Rich, but Wilson, Cowboy Troy, James Jesus Drink ?)." Otto and the clan's newest and historically most success- It's the sort of audacious melding of genres with which Big ful member, John Anderson (see story, page 23). And there & Rich first hit Nashville and country radio -like a ton of are more projects in development. bricks is an understatement. The unprecedented hybrid old - What began as a few people jamming together in 2001 school rap, hard rock and dual country harmonies that the at Nashville's Pub of Luv has exploded beyond Music City's duo delivered on their first two albums was not only unprece- wildest expectations. Once word of the jam sessions spread, dented, but delivered with a cocky swagger that country had for the 76 straight Tuesdays Mafia members played to pro- rarely seen, give or take from a few veteran outlaws. gressively larger crowds, it forced the group to move to else was available- continued to do shows at local clubs after And that's just the music. Perhaps nowhere else in music larger venues. Guests ranging from Kid Rock and Hank the concerts. And the weekly jam sessions still crop up. Ear- history can you find a group that so closely mirrors a carni- Williams Jr. to Jewel and Three Doors Down frequently lier this year, for instance, members performed together in val sideshow. From the actually 3- foot -2 -inch Two Foot Fred, dropped by to help out. And not only were the shows a hit Muscle Shoals, Ala. who dances at Big & Rich shows and appears in videos, to with fans, they also attracted the attention of Nashville's Meanwhile, the Muzik Mafia's definition has expanded as country- rapping former shoe salesman Cowboy Troy, to Rachel A &R community. Interestingly, Warner Bros. Nashville well. "It's still the musical community that they had, but there Kice, a self-described "painter of fine muzik," who paints on chief creative officer Paul Worley, who signed Big & Rich is a marketing arm, too," says Marc Oswald, who manages stage during shows, the world has never seen anything like to Warner Bros., remembers hearing about the shows from Big & Rich, Wilson and Cowboy Troy and is consigliere in the the Muzik Mafia. his daughter. "She would tell me about this Mafia thing and organization. He cites MuzikMafia.com, MuzikMafia TV, And the Muzik Mafia is ... what, exactly? A family, a fel- how great it was and I paid attention, but I didn't act on which aired on CMT Loaded, a broadband offering, and Muzik by "music without anything," he says now. Luckily the duo came to him and Mafia Radio, which streams on the group's Web site. There's lowship guided the mission statement 1. prejudice," a clan of fun -loving musicians who love to party were quickly signed. also the Mafia Soldiers street team and an actual Mafia head- and make music together, an organization that counts good When Big & Rich joined Tim McGraw's tour in 2004, they quarters, where three full -time employees and four interns deeds and charitable contributions among its core beliefs? took the Mafia on the road, something that still happens today work on new media, tour sponsorships, public relations and The Mafia (Musically Artistic Friends in Alliance) is all those occasionally. After the McGraw shows, the duo -along with the Web site, among other things. Oh, and there's a full video things and more. cohorts Cowboy Troy, Shannon Lawson, Otto and whoever production facility, too.

BLUE -COLLAR DOWNSIZING GRETCHEN WILSON TAKES CONTROL AND ROLLS BACK HER GOALS

It's taken a while, but Gretchen Wilson "I beat out pop artists and rap artists, ther inside for a few of these songs," has come to realize that she will never but it's still a loser in most people's she says. "But there is still a lot of ass - top the first album. "It was a phenom- eyes," Wilson says now. "I will always kicking country on it." enon," she says. "It was an 'Achy Breaky say that the 'All Jacked Up' record son- The label anticipates a heavy media

Heart.' I think the girls, the blue -collar ically, musically, lyrically beats the first schedule around the album, which hits women in America, had just been wait- record all to hell." stores the day of the ACM Awards - ing for [ "Redneck Woman "] for so Fast forward to 2007 and Wilson Wilson is nominated for three. "We've long. It was just perfect timing." will release her third album, "One of been able to identify who a Gretchen The Muzik Mafia's Godmother ex- the Boys," May 15 on Columbia. (Her Wilson consumer is and where they re- ploded on the country scene in 2004 former label, Epic Nashville, closed side, not only geographically, but when her anthemic debut single, after the consolidation of Sony and lifestyle-wise," Columbia Nashville di- "Redneck Woman," spent five weeks BMG's Nashville operations last year.) rector of marketing and artist devel-

at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country As with her first two releases, Wilson opment Tanya Welch says. "Gretchen Songs chart and her album, "Here for co- produced the record with Mark speaks to middle America, so while the Party," debuted at No. l on the Top Wright and Muzik Mafia mate John New York and L.A. and larger markets Country Albums tally. The set has gone Rich, but she has taken on a more are important to us, we don't ever over- on to sell 4.4 million copies, accord- dominant role. "I got Mark's help on a look what's in the middle."

ing to Nielsen SoundScan. Her next couple of things and I got John's help While she will hit a wide variety of three singles all reached the top five, on a couple of things, but other than venues in 2007, her Back to the Bars and Wilson took home awards from that I've pretty much produced it my- tour has Wilson playing smaller clubs. the Country Music Assn., the Academy self," she says. "It's cool for me because it's taken me of Country Music (ACM) and the "I've always wanted full ownership," back to the early days where the peo- Recording Academy. Wilson adds. "I've been like that from ple are just sandwiched up to the stage But though her follow -up album, the beginning." and you are crunched on the stage to- 2005's "All Jacked Up," also started Wilson, who co -wrote all but two gether," she says. "There's no room re- off with a bang, its 1.2 million copies cuts, says she opened up a bit, too. ally for theatrics. It's just about the sold were a big drop from the debut. "Lyrically, I think I reached a little fur- music and the sweat." -KT

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www.americanradiohistory.com 'THE NURTURING BOSOM RAINBOW COALITION on Raybaw /Warner Bros. With MUZIK MAFIA NURTURING ARTISTS very little radio play, his first WHILE RUNNING RAYBAW album, "Loco Motion," has OF THE MUZIK MAFIA sold more than 342,000 copies, Raybaw (Red and Yellow, Black and White) Records is the according to Nielsen Sound - Warner Bros.- affiliated label run by Godfathers John Rich, Scan. His unique "hick -hop" Big Kenny, Jon Nicholson and Cory Gierman. Cowboy Troy's debut, "Loco Motion," was the first Raybaw release. a blend was little much for John Anderson and James Otto are also Raybaw artists. ALLOWS EVERY ARTIST mainstream radio to digest. (Big & Rich's and Nicholson's records are released on "There's only one station Warner Bros.) in country that played him Warner Bros. Nashville executive VP Bill Bennett calls Raybaw "an A &R source. They go out, they find projects, where people heard it," Rich they cultivate it, they do demos, they write songs." While THAT'S A MEMBER TO says. "That was [KTYS] in Raybaw does rely on Warner's A &R staff to an extent, Dallas. Wouldn't it be great if "it's not for signing. It's really more for feedback," Ben - nett says. 10% of them could play [his Bennett says the arrangement is "a very cooperative ef- music]? Imagine what he'd fort. We have marketing meetings [and] partners meetings CULTIVATE THEIR CRAFT.' sell then." with them to go over the most minute details of a project. -COWBOY TROY But the new album will "We pretty much agree most of the time," Bennett adds. "We have our differences -they are generally stylis- likely meet resistance as well. tic rather than substantial issues -but we never fail to Oswald says the idealistically minded Big Kenny in par- 'It's one of those kinds of records that will -I would dare come to an agreement." Much to Warner Bros.' the wouldn't ticular was reluctant when the idea of forming a market- say-push the envelope a little further than people thought chagrin, Godfathers allow Raybaw to be called Muzik Mafia Records. "They re- ing arm was first suggested. "They wanted to keep the we could and probably a little further than some thought we ally wanted us to call it [that] because that's what they music the only focus, which is really respectable," Oswald should, but it's a lot of fun," Cowboy Troy says. "Parts of it were buying into," Gierman says. But it didn't happen. "We says. "We really had to debate it heavily, because I told sound like Motörhead on horseback, parts of it sound like didn't want corporate hands to be attached to the main Muzik Mafia. We don't want to lose that name and license." him it wasn't about making money. You guys can make all maybe a revisiting of some Beatles is stuff, and some more Since they're not all recording artists, not all Mafia mem- the great music in the world, but we have to have some orchestral kind of stuff." bers will necessarily find a home on Raybaw. And for some, media marketing muscle ourself that we can control." The While his music wasn't made for radio, Cowboy Troy another label just might be the right fit, as in the case of Gretchen Wilson, who is signed to Columbia Nashville. Ei- two sides eventually agreed, with the caveat that no mem- wouldn't mind some airplay. "I think it would give them ther way, up- and -coming members benefit from those who ber of the Mafia hierarchy would make a dime from the an opportunity to realize that their listening public is a lot have gone before them. Mafia organization itself. Mafia members earn money via more advanced than they think." Here's a look at the rest of the Mafia crew: the usual means -touring and album sales, for example. Despite the Mafia's sales success, radio programmers as SHANNA CROOKS Influenced by artists ranging But funded by jam sessions, tour sponsorships a group have a to crack for the -Chevy been tough nut clan. from Aerosmith to Aretha Franklin, this South has been a big supporter-licensing deals and, as needed, Wilson has had the most success at radio, but that air- Florida native also answers to the nicknames "the by the Godfathers and Godmother, the marketing arm is play largely came from her first album, "Here for the Party." Soulful Barbie" and "the Diva With the Booty and the self-supporting. Cowboy Troy reached only the lower tier of the airplay chart Brains." She joined the Mafia in 2006. "It has definitely evolved," says Mafia. "Strate- Oswald ofthe with "I Play Chicken With the Train," which featured Big DAMIEN HORNE Meshing R &B, pop, soul and rock, singer/song- gically it is the same thing, but tactically it has changed a lot. & Rich, in 2005. writer Home moved from North Carolina to Nashville before being In the beginning it was a source of brotherhood and sister- As for Big & Rich themselves, for all the success the discovered by Mafia members while playing on a street corner. hood for a small group of people who felt collectively that pair have had as songwriters -Rich wrote Jason Aldean's RACHEL KICE Kice brings a different form of art to the Mafia they had some strength." breakthrough "Hicktown" and Faith Hill's return to the stage by painting on spinning canvases, adding strokes inspired Warner Bros. Nashville's Worley, who co- produced its first top of the charts, "Mississippi Girl," while Kenny has Tim bythe music's shifting moods. A Nashville native, her paintings are found in the private collections of Bob Dole,Tim McGraw, King Al- two records and is also a consigliere, says he's a fan of the McGraw's current hit "Last Dollar (Fly Away) " run- -a bert of Monaco and Willie Nelson. Mafia for just that reason. "They were all supporting each away radio smash has eluded them. Their biggest chart other as a tribe. Every artist that got ahead would reach back hit to date is "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)," which SHANNON LAWSON The Kentucky native de- and pull their brothers or sisters forward." peaked at No. 11 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart scribes his music as country/crunk/soul on his My- Not only do Rich and Kenny work with the up-and-corn- in 2004. Space page. Before joining Muzik Mafia in 2004, he released "Chase the Sun" on MCA Nashville, which ing members (see story, right), they also fund their proj- But they may finally have a chart hit in "Lost in the Mo- produced one top 30 single and sold 17,000 copies, ects. Rich reportedly spent six figures on a Jon Nicholson ment," the first single from "Between Raising Hell and Amaz- and "Big Yee Haw" on Equity Music Group, which live concert video and he is also spending his own money ing Grace." Their fastest -climbing single to date, the song begat the low- charting single "Smokin' Grass" Also re- sponsible for the self-released "Acoustic Living Room Sessions," he's on Shanna Crooks' album. Kenny has done the same with was written by Rich, Rodney Clawson and Keith Anderson. currently looking for a new deal and touring with Big & Rich. Damien Horne and other artists have similarly been sup- It is No. 23 this issue on Hot Country Songs. ported. "Nicholson, Shanna, Damien, Shannon Lawson are "Most radio has been behind us, but that last 15 % -20% IN NICHOLSON Nicholson is one of the Mafa's founders. all in an A &R process that in the past only labels could af- who never figured out what we were trying to do never came The Madison, Wis. -born artist re- leased "A Lil Sump'm Sump'm" in 2005 on ford to do," Oswald says. onboard," Rich says. "This may be the one where radio ac- Warner Bros. Nashville, which has sold only What the Mafia offers a potential partner label is more tually figures out what we are doing." 4,000 units. His latest project- featuring the than just the artist's talent. "When we make our label But radio isn't the be -all and end -all for these guys ei- same players who recorded his first album with him -finds him billed as King & the NuNation. "We're deals, we don't walk in with some demos looking for some ther. From LoveEverybody.org, which assists victims of do- kind of like a year 2000 update on Sly & the Family Stone," he dough to try and develop the music," Oswald says. "We mestic abuse, to their passion about ending ethnic conflict says of the band, "mixed with Leon Russell and some piano are walking in with complete packages, including EPKs in the Darfur region of Sudan, where the pair plan travel singer/songwriter stuff." and photo shoots." later this year, Big & Rich walk the walk when it comes to JAMES0110 Otto, who is signed to Raybaw /Warner Bros., Mafia members also go on the road with Big & Rich and social consciousness. will have an album out this summer, "Sunset Man," co -pro- perform as part of shows at night, write songs during the day "Our music, though, gives us a platform to do that, to duced by his brother -in -law, Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, and generally learn the business. "It's boot camp, and by the talk about things we are just as passionate about as music," and John Rich. His 2004 Mercury Nashville release, "Days of Our Lives," has sold 10,000 units, according to Nielsen - they hit, they Sound time should be ready to go," Oswald says. Kenny says. "It's really just an issue of awareness. And Scan. Its title cut peaked at No. 33 on Billboard's Hot Coun- Cowboy Troy says the Mafia is a great sounding board. "If there ain't no difference between a kid living across the try Songs chart. we like something we will tell you we like it, if not, we will street and a kid living across the ocean. TWO FOOT FRED Fred Gill, the stage host at Big tell you, 'Hey, this needs to be improved here or there.' I think "If you don't dream it, you can't walk into it," he contin- & Rich shows, has appeared in Mafia members' that the nurturing bosom of the Muzik Mafia allows every ues. "That's what brought us all together in the first place - music videos and as a backstage reporter on artist that's a member to cultivate their craft, their songwrit- we all had dreams that there was something bigger than USA Network's "Nashville Star." The Indiana na ing, their musicianship." ourselves." tive is also known as "60 Cent" (two feet is 60 centimeters) and hosts his own podcast, "Smalltalk Cowboy Troy's own new album, "Black in the Saddle," And even as they move on to bigger and bigger things, Big With Two Foot Fred." which he worked on with Rich, will also be released June 5 & Rich and the Muzik Mafia clearly don't stop dreaming. -Ken Tucker, with additional reporting by Katy Halley

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www.americanradiohistory.com "Let 'er fly, boys. Anywhere," John Anderson says, his GIMME BACK MY BULLETS favored Remington .20 gauge shotgun at the ready on a COCKED AND LOADED, PERENNIAL COUNTRY STAR windy, unseasonably warm February day at Timberline, JOHN ANDERSON SHOOTS AGAIN FOR THE CHARTS the singer /songwriter's backwoods retreat. IT Seconds BY RAY WADDELL. earlier, Anderson's longtime manager /agent Bobby PHOTOGRAPH BY DAVID McCLIST Roberts had meticulously placed two clay targets on the skeet shooter. As he triggered the release, one skeet soared into the distance while the other careened toward Anderson, thudding into his shoulder. If The veteran singer shrugged off the impact, stayed focused and expertly disintegrated the solo target. ¶ The scene serves as an apt metaphor for Anderson's 30 -year career on the fringe of Music Row, and as a performer who demonstrates a remarkable ability to deflect misses and absolutely nail opportunities. The Apopka, Fla., native first came to Nashville in the late '70s with little more than a dream and a voice that Mark Knopfler described as sounding "like he's singing through a volume pedal." ir "Actually, when I first came to Nashville, I just wanted to sing and play for a living," Anderson says over the country ham special at Smithville's Rose Garden diner. "I always said if I could just pay rent, anything above that would be a bonus." Within two weeks of arriving in Nashville, radio for several years," Rich says. "I wanted Anderson was singing and playing at the city's to hear him singing again, simple as that. He's Lower Broadway honky -tonks, developing as good, or maybe better, than he ever was, and one of country's most distinct vocal deliver- many of my artist friends consider him a major ies. He signed to Warner Bros. in 1979, where influence on their music, as do I." a lengthy string of hits (20 Billboard top 10 Driving his Chevy Silverado through the singles) followed, beginning with "1959" in winding backroads of Smithville, where An- 1981; dating back to the pre- Nielsen Sound - derson has lived for nearly three decades, this Scan era, Anderson's handlers estimate he's master of twang seems to take it all in stride. sold more than 10 million records. Anderson "The new record is exciting just because it's became one of country's premier hitmakers a new record. We haven't had one in so long of the '80s with such staples as "Your Lyin' and for a while was wondering what to do Blue Eyes," the gold-certified "Wild and Blue" about getting a new record. John Rich about (his first chart -topper in 1982) and the 1983 answered all of our questions. I'm thankful mega -hit "Swingin'," recently named No. 30 to him for that," Anderson says. on the list of top jukebox hits of all time by The irony of returning to Warner with a hot- the Amusement and Music Operators Assn. shot producer is not lost on Anderson, who was After a dry spell, Anderson stormed back once the label's young gun himself. "We did a to the airwaves in the early '90s with hits like lot of good business with Warner in the early

"Straight Tequila Night," "I Wish I Could days," he says. "Not only did I get hits, but back Have Been There" and the Florida Everglades then I got paid for most of them, I believe." anthem "Seminole Wind "; the album of the "Easy Money" is Anderson's 27th album, same name has sold double -platinum. counting repackages, and his first since "No- Along the way, Anderson has made the body's Got It All" on Sony in 2000, a brilliantly major -label rounds, with stops on Warner, constructed album that Roberts describes as MCA, Capitol, BNA, Mercury, Sony and now "barely released" by the label. Anderson ad- Warner Bros. again for a new release that mits his frustration at such an artistic effort many feel will give the artist an improbable not reaching its commercial potential. third run at mainstream success. "Yeah, it's going to be frustrating when you "Easy Money" streets May 15 on Raybaw Rec- cut a record like that, put your heart and soul ords /Warner Bros., propelled by an energetic in it, then it seems to go over like a lead bal- infusion from one of contemporar} country's loon. You feel like it's good, but I don't guess hottest players, John Rich, who produced the a person will ever know because it never got album and co -wrote many of the songs with An- the chance to prove itself, really," he says. derson. An unabashed J.A. disciple, Rich turned "Not enough people heard it to say whether what started out as a songwriting collaboration it was good or bad." into a full -blown album project, with all the con- Still, Anderson absorbed the frustration siderable juice behind it Rich can muster. much as he did that clay target back in "What inspired me to work on this project Smithville. "You can get as frustrated as you is the mere fact that John Anderson is one of want, and you can rant and rave and stomp the greatest country singers in the history of around the living room in front of your wife country music, and he has been absent from and kids and make them miserable. »>

I APRIL 14, 2007 I www.billboard.biz 23 www.americanradiohistory.com Or you can cuss everybody down on Music Row all you want at the board, and though Anderson has co- produced most of barriers to entry there, and we've had great success, with 40 to, it still don't do any good," he says. his albums, he felt comfortable handing the wheel over to Rich. adds right out of the box." Now, it seems, the Row is appreciating Anderson again, much "At first I thought it would probably be a co- produced proj- Mike Thomas, PD at KFAV Warrenton, Mo., says the single of it inspired by Rich and his Big á Rich partner Big Kenny, ect. But when I got in the studio with him, well within the first "A Woman Knows" is "traditional enough to be old- school but who together last November inducted Anderson into their Muzik hour of just hearing what was happening in the headphones hip enough to be played anywhere, as evidenced by the requests Mafia, a wild -eyed collective ofartists that also includes Gretchen and seeing him work, as well as noting the energy and all the from our listeners, young and old. This voice and this song is Wilson and "hick-hop" rapper Cowboy Troy (see story, page 19). positive things that were going on, I said what country music is all about." Asked what makes Anderson a Muzik Mafia type guy, Rich to myself, `John, you don't have to prove On the retail front, "We're reaching says, "To be a member of the Muzik Mafia, you have to share to anybody you can produce a John An- 'THAT OL' out to specialty retailers for promotional in the belief of music without prejudice," Rich says. "[Ander- derson record. This young man is doing support," Davis says. "Bass Pro Shops is son] is a free thinker when it comes to his music, always has such a good job, it would be a good time giving a sneak -peek sampler to their pre- been. He is an original in every way, and that's what it takes to to turn it over to him and give him full BUS WINDOW ferred customer base and will advertise be a part of the Mafia. You cannot be a follower, you must have production credit.' " the album in its 100,000 circulars." your own sound. We refer to him as 'Uncle John.' " Anderson says after that decision, "I Mainstream music retailers will be Anderson says he's "proud" to be involved in the Muzik Mafia. hardly said or did anything that had AND ME ARE offered two products, an "express pack" "So far, I'm really impressed," he says. "I know this-there is much to do with the production and the of just the music and a deluxe edition a lot of young fresh talent right now in the Muzik Mafia, a whole arrangements of the album. Whether that includes a highly entertaining lot. And that's always refreshing to me to see these young peo- it was a guitar part or a fiddle part or a REALLY GOOD "making of" video. ple working so hard, with the ability and the energy to keep up keyboard part, John seemed to be locked "We're also doing a promotional cam- that good work. It's an inspiration to me." right in to these great players, and they paign with GAC where winners get a That inspiration becomes evident on "Easy Money," where were locked right in to him, so there FRIENDS AFTER chance to win 'easy money,' $1 million, Rich taps into Anderson's roadhouse rocker side on the title wasn't a lot for me to be concerned from John Anderson," Davis says, clar- cut, "Funky Country," "Brown Liquor" and "If Her Lovin' Don't about other than singing." ifying that the label will pick up the tab Kill Me." Such sounds have rarely been heard on Anderson al- Rich considers working with Ander- 30 YEARS.' if someone wins. "The culmination of I that will be a trip to Las Vegas for the bums, but Anderson says he started his musical journey as a son a career milestone. "When started -JOHN ANDERSON Florida rocker, distorted guitars and all. listening to country radio as a kid in Amar- [Academy of Country Music Awards] "When I first heard country music I thought, `Aw, that'd illo,Texas, Jones and Haggard were pretty much off the radio, and a chance to roll the dice for 'easy money.' What this will be easy to play,' " he says. "Man, I learned that country stuff but John Anderson was hotter than a match," he says. "I catch ultimately do is brand John Anderson and the new record wasn't near as easy as I thought it was. I learned it quick, myself sometimes emulating his voice when I'm writing a new with a fun concept a lot of people can identify with." about the time I was 15 or 16, which was a good time to learn song. His voice has been in my head since I started listening to Whether "Easy Money" blows up or not, though, Anderson it because, it being the challenge that it was, I got completely music. He is the George Jones of my generation. Period." will continue to work the touring circuit, as he has from the turned around. I went straight from playing Steppenwolf and Rich's influence is undeniable on the record, but it's still beginning. This unrepentant road dog has missed only two Jimi Hendrix to `Lonesome Lowdog Blues.' I moved to pure Anderson, and the country ballads and signature vocal shows (due to a heart attack and a kidney stone) of thousands Nashville when Lynyrd Skynyrd broke, and I was pretty much would have fit nicely in any J.A. era. "One good thing about booked through the years. determined to be a hillbilly by that time." John Rich, he wasn't trying to change that part of it," Anderson "A big part of the last six years that's about all we had to go As stone country as his vocal is, Anderson has never seen says. "In fact, he was going for some of the reminiscent John on, touring and writing new songs," Anderson says. "What keeps many barriers in music, having confidently covered acts rang- Anderson sounds, but also to have some of the tracks updated, us going and always will keep us going is getting out on the road. ing from Bruce Springsteen to the Georgia Satellites. "I always hopefully enough to be played on current day radio." That of bus window and me are real good friends after 30 years." said I can sing 'Thriller' just as good as can Ah, radio ... that medium that manager Roberts calls "our Asked what his best hopes would be for "Easy Money," An- sing 'Lyin' Blue Eyes,' " he says with a grin. biggest hurdle." Country radio's barriers are another source of derson says, "My best hopes for it would be to sell at least 20 mil- His audience has been just as varied. "Even back in the old frustration as Anderson struggles to gain traction amid tight lion. If it didn't do anything else other than that, that'd be fine." days, in the early 1980s, we'd play places on the West Coast, playlists and stingy gatekeepers who seem reluctant to add any- Perhaps more important, he wants his fans to know he has we'd have a great mix," Anderson says. "Everything from punk one over 40 unless their name is Reba or Strait. Anderson last new music, and that he's still very much around. And we haven't rockers to bluegrass hippies." cracked the top 10 in 1995 with "Bend It Until It Breaks." gone anywhere, by the way, to come back from. Even through Anderson says his live shows have always rocked pretty hard, The Warner promotional staff targeted secondary radio mar- all these comebacks I never did go anywhere. A new record al- even after he defined himself as a "country" artist. "The band, kets first, servicing them with a vinyl record and CDs not only ways helps lay all that to rest." when we played 'Black Sheep' and 'Chicken Truck,' we were of "Easy Money" but Anderson's Warner hits. "Our approach "Easy Money" manages to capture the John Anderson essence rocking that hard anyway, we just didn't get away with it a lot was primarily to work the secondary radio stations and get and inject it with a fresh sense of urgency that radio should find in the studio," he says. awareness and a story built up with John Anderson," says Vir- hard to ignore. But if the record doesn't blow up, Anderson still For "Easy Money" there were no such restrictions with Rich ginia Davis, director of operations for Raybaw. "There are lower has his bus -and Smithville. If it makes him a Music Row out- sider to live out in the hinterlands, so be it. "To be honest, the hardest and biggest decision ever made in this whole career was the first decision about leaving central Florida and moving to Tennessee. I didn't know how much I'd like Tennessee, but I already knew how much I liked it down in Florida," Anderson says. HAIR Being 70 miles outside of Nashville and Music Row does HONKY -TONK have his advantages, he says. "It keeps me from being in town EVEN EARLY ON AT THE OPRY, JOHN too much. I always said, 'Can't stay in town having all that fun, ANDERSON DIDN'T LOOK THE PART you know what happens when you have too much fun in Nashville.' The last time I was there I was dancing calypso, so While his honky -tonk vocal would "We were hanging out by Roy's what does that tell you ?" likely have worked in any era, John dressing room with some of Ernest Hits, misses or otherwise, Anderson is a man with few ca- Anderson came to town with long Tubb's Troubadors, and Roy came out reer regrets. "I'm proud just to look back at the work we've hair, blue jeans and a rocker's dispo- and came straight over to me and done, the records we've made, the accomplishments, the as- sition that was pretty new to main- said, 'Are you playing here at the Opry sets we have," he says. "Being able to bring my buddies up here stream country, more than a decade tonight ?' I said, 'Yessir.' 'Well, we'd to the farm and all hang out in the woods, lock the gate behind before Travis Tritt and Billy Ray Cyrus prefer it here at the Opry if you had a us, that's a pretty big privilege." bus. "Hell, hit Music Row. little shorter hair.' So I said, 'Yessir.' " And Anderson has no intentions of parking the I get the ul- Not everyone was ready for the About that time, Anderson re- But I want to tell you one thing, Roy, I'm going to keep making music, period, until look. George Jones good -naturedly calls, "Ernest Tubb heard him talking this boy can sing.' Roy says, 'Well, timate signal to not anymore from the Lord, who gave me asked Anderson if he wanted to bor- to me, and he came right up be- that's all right, we still wish he'd cut the desire and the talent to do it in the first place. But the row a pair of pants, and Opry king tween us, I'll never forget it, bless his hair.' So that's how that went." music, I don't even have a faraway thought about even slow- do you re- Roy Acuff wasn't necessarily so wel- his heart. 01' Ernest says, 'Roy, I Anderson says he wasn't too of- ing down," he says. "Like Big John told me, 'How coming at Anderson's first visit to know his hair may be a little bit long. fended. "I just waited a while to go tire from being Johnny Cash ?' There ain't but one way, and the hallowed Opry lineup. In fact, it's a little bit long for me. back. About 22 years." -RW you don't want that." -

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In 2006, Scots accounted for 9% of total U.K. album sales, according to the BPI, approximately reflecting the country's proportion of the British population. Such retailers as Fopp founder Gordon Montgomery-whose chain started life as a Glasgow record stall -and HMV specialist `It was great to Five Scottish Acts Likely To Follow Franz Ferdinand And KT Tunstall have a band To Global Stardom from Glasgow BIG MACS that you could BIFFY CLYRO four teenagers hit No. 1 on the Official U.K. Label: Sonic Unyon (United States, Canada), listen to and Hometown: Glasgow Charts Co.'s albums survey with their debut (rest of world) enjoy.' Most recent /upcoming release: "Puzzle," out "Hats Offto the Buskers." It is now certified gold Management: Bruce Craigie, World of Bruce May 21 in Europe (100,000 units) in the United Kingdom and has "My Heart Has a Wish That You Would Not -FRATELLIS SINGER Label:14th Floor Records (worldwide) sold another 50,000 units in Japan, according to Go" sees this Glasgow three -piece adopt a JON LAWLOR ON Management: Dee Bahl, 1554 Management Sony BMG. Tickets for the View's April British more mellow, Scottish folk- tinged sound, FRANZ FERDINAND Biffy Clyro has carved out a strong reputation as tour sold out in less than an hour, but the band while still retaining some of the heavy guitar a live act, having toured extensively around three was forced to cancel scheduled U.S. dates in work of two previous albums. An animated buyer Philippa Morgan, suggest that tastes previous albums on Beggars Banquet. Now signed April and May due to ongoing visa issues caused video accompanying the single "Barriers" has vary from one city to another. to Warner imprint 14th Floor Records, the hard - by singer Kyle Falconer's recent conviction for received play on the British MTV2, while the "They like country in Glasgow, you sell rocking band stands on the verge of breakout suc- cocaine possession. The band had already can- band received additional publicity thanks to a lot more jazz in Edinburgh and a lot of cess. After headlining a tour put together by the celed February U.S. shows over the same issue. its participation in Chemikal Underground's in Aberdeen and Inverness," United Kingdom's top -selling weekly music mag- "Ballads of the Book" compilation of literary Morgan says. azine, Kerrang, the band scored a No. 1 single on CALVIN HARRIS and musical collaborations, which has been A policy of supporting small releases con- the Official U.K. Charts Co.'s Scottish tally with Hometown: Dumfries widely covered in the Scottish media. The tributes substantially to the turnover at lead- "Saturday Superhouse." That single peaked at Most recent /upcoming release: "I Created band headlines club dates in North America ing Glasgow indie store Avalanche No. 13 in the United Kingdom -wide survey, the Disco," out in June in the United Kingdom throughout April. Records -part of a three -store chain. Fran- act's biggest hit to date. The band tours Europe Label: Columbia Records (worldwide) chise owner Sandy McLean believes the fu- through April and May, opening for Bloc Party in Management: Mark Gillespie, 365 Management CAMERA OBSCURA ture survival of brick- and -mortar retailers is advance of the pan- European releases of another Hailing from the small town of Dumfries, Har- Hometown: Glasgow based on acting as a focal point for the scene- single, "Folding Stars" (May 14), and the album ris signed a deal with EMI Publishing in May Most recent /upcoming release: "Let's Get the Fratellis came together via an ad posted "Puzzle" (May 21). The band also plays the Vans 2006, and during a clandestine meeting at Lon- Out of This Country," out now in his shop. from July 28 to Aug. 14, by when a don's Victoria Station, was lured away from Label: Elefant (Europe), Merge (United States, A further shot in the arm for the local biz U.S. release date should be finalized. the clutches of another label by Columbia A&R Canada), Noiselab (Mexico) came in March, when the Scottish govern- VP and dance music legend Mike Pickering. Management: Francis MacDonald, Shoeshine ment announced a one -off £500,000 THE VIEW In March, Harris' quirky electronica single "Ac- Management ($980,000) grant for a Scottish music indus- Hometown: Dundee ceptable in the 80s" hit No. 10 on the U.K. Camera Obscura has spent the past eight try "futures fund." Administered by state - Most recent /upcoming release: "Hats Off to charts, after being championed by BBC Radio months extending its international fan base funded economic development agency the Buskers," out now l's influential Jo Whiley. In the past six months, with tours of Europe, the United Kingdom, Mex- Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HEI) Label:1965 Records (United Kingdom), Red Harris has also written for and ico, Australia and two trips to the United States, 4 through goEvents -a seminar and showcase Ink (Germany, , the Netherlands, done remixes for Groove Armada, CSS and All resulting in worldwide sales of 55,000 units for initiative that includes goNorth -it's intended Luxembourg), Sony BMG (rest of world) Saints. Harris' headline dates begin in late May, its third album, according to manager Francis to help existing music businesses reach "the Management: Grant Dickson, 2 Thumbs ahead of the release of a much -anticipated MacDonald. The live dates have coincided with next level," according to HEI senior creative Management debut album. Other territories are expected to Sony BMG Publishing -with whom the band's industries manager Iain Hamilton. The View got its first break after lobbying schedule release dates shortly. frontwoman Tracyanne Campbell signed in The next Franz Ferdinand could already be Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty for a sup- 2006- securing a diverse range of synch deals. on its way. port slot. After being suitably impressed by the AEREOGRAMME Tracks from "Let's Get Out of This Country" band's indie -rock sound, he recommended the Hometown: Glasgow have appeared on "Grey's Anatomy" and MTV's Additional reporting by Mark Sutherland four-piece to 1965 label boss James Endicott. In Most recent /upcoming release: "My Heart "Laguna Beach." The band tours throughout in London. February, a year after signing to the label, the Has a Wish That You Would Not Go," out now Europe in April and May. -Olaf Furniss

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Despite the notoriousiy wet Scottish weather, ness) showcases new artists to the music in- the sun is shining on the country's outdoor dustry, media and public. festival business. One sponsor in particular is key to the Demand is so high that Glasgow -based DF growth. Brewer Tennent Caledonian Brew- Concerts, promoter of the region's flagship T eries, part of the international group InBev, in the Park (July 6 -8), is expanding the 2007 has sponsored T in the Park from the start event to three days. Acts including Arctic Mon- along with spinoffs T on the Fringe, a multi - keys, and the Killers will enter- venue event incorporated into Edinburgh's tain 100,000 ticket L-uyers in Bala do near annual arts festival, and T Break, a multi - Kinross, with all tickets-top -priced at L140 venue showcase for unsigned acts in Glas- ($275)- selling out within 40 minutes of gow and Edinburgh. going on sale. Tennent head of sponsorship George Kyle

Now DF Concerts is introducing the 20,000 - says the company has spent £17.5 million capacity Connect Festi- ($34.3 million) in 20 val (Aug. 31 -Sept. 2) at `Scottish crowds years supporting Scot- Inveraray Castle, north tish live music -but says of Glasgow, with head- have always been it's worth every penny. liners including the renowned for "[Because of sponsor- Beastie Boys, Primal ship] we're confident Scream and Björk. The their enthusiasm. that more than one in festival is targeting a They are willing every two pints of beer 25- to 35- year -old drunk in Scotland is Ten - crowd. T in the Park to discover nent's lager," he says. caters largely to an 18- new acts and And those lager - 25 demographic. fueled fans make up "The success of T is new music.' what many consider to the Park has allowed -ROBERT HICKS, SLINGSHOT be the best festival other festivals to crowds on the planet. thrive," DF Concerts promoter Geoff Ellis says. "Scottish crowds have always been re- "When we sell out, it means many people will nowned for their sheer enthusiasm," Sling- be looking for other festivals to go to." shot's Robert Hicks says. "They are willing to This year, people have a wider choice than listen to not only their favorite bands, but also ever. Events range from the 35,000- capacity discover new acts and new music." electronica festival Rock Ness (June 9 -10 on Meanwhile, Ellis cites a recent survey by the the shores of Loch Ness, co- promoted by Liv- Performing Rights Society that showed Scot- erpool -based Loudsound and Ullapool -based land accounted for 11.5% of the United King- Slingshot) to the new, folk -based Outsider Fes- dom's live music ticket sales in 2005, despite tival (June 22 -24 in Cairngorm National Park, containing only 10% of the U.K. population. promoted by Edinburgh -based Regular "Scotland punches above its weight in this Music), while goNorth (June 2 -10 in Inver- business," he says.

Donald) and Rock Action (Mogwai), plus Anstruther-based STRONG A&R THE Fence Records (King Creosote, Pictish Trail),. KEY TO SCOTTISH "The best talent scouts are usually other artists," says Mike Smith, managing director of Columbia U.K. and for- SUCCESS mer EMI Publishing U.K. VP of A &R, who! has worked with London Talent Scouts Scope Country such Scottish acts as Idlewild and Primal Scream. "There is a definite can do' spirit among Scctt ;h artists." For Next Big Thing Domino founder Laurence Bell, whpsE roster includes Scotland has a history of hit acts -from the Bay City Sccts Franz Ferdinand and , relies on an in- Rollers in the '70s to Annie Lennox in the '80s. But in re- formal network of musicians and friendsta Keep him abreast cent years, the tr ckle of breakout successes has turned of rew acts. "Scottish people have such an amazing en arg; into a torrent. about music," he says, "and they love to talk about it.' Consequently, tie London -based majors, and many large Scotland-based The independent attitude remains strong, even among independents, have hired A &R scouts to cover Scotland, SNOW PATROL has , act; that hit big. exploded worldwide resulting in deals for the likes of Snow Patrol, KT Tunstall and .,. "We get into the band to crake money in the past two years. didn't -most Sandi Thom. bands lose money," Franz Ferdinand frontman Ale.: Dundee -based Rik Smernicki was Polydor and Fiction While the English majors snap up many contenders, there Kapranos says. Records' Scottish scout from 2000 to 2006, playing a pivotal are plenty of other outlets for new talent. n fact, the words And there's one über -indie outfit worth keeping an eye role in bringing Snow Patrol to the label. Now a freelance A&R that best sum up the spirit of the Scottish music scene are on. Glasgow Stow College's Electric Haney label setup has consultant, he says there has been an explosion in Scottish "do it yourself." students work through all aspects of putting out a simile b; talent in the last fire years. "The [London] labels have seen Artist -owned labels are the rule rather than the excep- a new artist. Featured acts have included Snow Patrol, Biff; it's worth having somebody in Scotland," he says, "to make sure tion. They include Glasgow -based Chemika Underground Clyro and Belle & Sebastian -a strike rate any major -label they know what is happening at a grass -roots level." (the Delgados), Shoeshine (Teenage Fanckib's Francis Mac- A &R man would be proud of. -Olaf Furniss

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www.americanradiohistory.com 131J%% » >YANKEE from »p31 DOODLE DANDY Actually, the band has been for a while. spending weeks tweaking the drum pro- "Minutes" was assembled during the duction on one track, he was stunned LINKIN PARK'S CH Reggaetón star Daddy BENNINGTON, left, Yankee has Akon and past year in Rubin's Laurel Canyon, when Rubin told him to scrap it all and SHINODA, right, fla the Black Eyed Peas' Calif., mansion; you may remember it use the demo version instead. RICK RUBIN. Fergie and Will.i.am in from such albums as the Red Hot Chili A handful of tracks played for Bill- his corner on "The Peppers' "B1oodSugarSexMagik." board are proof of the band's stylistic time on "What the Fuck Is Wrong With we'll always have that connection." Cartel: The Big Boss," "Rick said, right away, whatever we ambitions. "Leave Out All the Rest" has Me," which flexes the band's more ex- To stoke anticipation, ringtones of due June 5 via El thought Linkin Park fans wanted to hear, an arena -ready chorus accented by drum treme sonic inklings. "What I've Done" were made available Cartel /Interscope. The whatever we thought we were labeled, machine beats, while "Shadow of the Early indicators are that the band's two weeks before the song went to first single is the Scott whatever we thought we had to write, Day" shoots for a "With or Without You" - legion of followers still has loyalty left radio, and Standish confirms "some Storch- produced just to throw it all away. None of it mat- level ballad sure to inspire plenty of in them. "We were thinking about that stations were taking the ringtones and "Impacto," an English waving. Elsewhere, the six - last summer -how we were going to re- airing them on the radio. I think that remix that will feature tered," Bennington recalls. lighter- Fergie. Other guests on Rubin also dialed down the band's minute- plus "The Little Things You Give connect," Bennington says. "And we speaks to the question about their "The Cartel" include tendency toward what Shinoda called Away" references a city "washed away went and did this show in Japan and sold being away for so long." Jim Jones and the "perfectionism," eschewing overdubs as a nation simply stares" as multi - like 50,000 tickets in one night. It felt "What I've Done" was spun more Pussycat Dolls' Nicole and polishing in favor of a rawer, more tracked a cappella voices fill the mix. like we still had that connection. As long than 650 times in its first day at radio, Scherzinger. live sound. Bourdon says that after Bennington gets prominent scream as we continue making quality records, according to Nielsen BDS. iTunes has -Jonathan Cohen also just begun selling eight- minute video episodes of"LPTV," comprising »LIPS ON A WATCHFUL EYE new and archival behind -the -scenes BROADWAY band footage. The Flaming Lips are Members Remain Fanatically Hands -On Behind The Scenes "Obviously, the market being the known for outlandish it is, can't have the kind of ex- stage shows, which can "Imaging to this band is very impor- pects, marketing and the street team Shinoda says. "And given the time- way you involve fake blood, tant," Warner Bros. senior VP of mar- ("They don't mind reading long con- lines and speed at which you've got pectations you had four years ago. You mock UFOs, giant keting Peter Standish says, and to that tracts," vocalist Chester Bennington to work, would you rather have can't expect expectations to be going bubbles and people end, the men of Linkin Park are al- says, with a touch of disbelief), while somebody who worked on the up when everything else is going jumping around in most fanatical in their hands -on ap- Bennington and bassist Dave record or some random person you down," Shinoda says. "It doesn't mean animal costumes. Now, proach to their careers. "Phoenix" Farrell head up the tours, just hired two weeks ago to come up we put any less love into it. We feel like the group is hoping to Each member has a behind -the- including a new edition of Projekt with something based on listening this record is really good, and we want that bring sensibility to scenes specialty. MC Mike Shinoda Revolution set for this summer. to the album ?" people to hear it. What good is an im- Broadway with a and DJ Joe Hahn handle the art di- Shinoda says keeping such re- Standish says the fruits of this portant message if nobody hears it ?" musical based on its a major step forward for Bennington adds, "Around Christ- 2002 album "Yoshimi rection on the print ads, packaging sponsibilities in -house helps the band labor are I impa- Battles the Pink and merchandise (Hahn also directs keep an eye on the experience as a Linkin Park, one he likens in scope to mas of last year, was getting Robots." The project many of the band's videos, including whole. "There's a subtlety of the vibe U2's "The Joshua Tree." "That was a tient. Like, 'Man, is this thing ever 1 will be directed by Des the clip for "What I've Done "). Gui- of the music that I don't think an out- breakthrough in imaging for them as going to end ?' But it was definitely McAnuff ( "Jersey tarist Brad Delson and drummer Rob sider can really completely grasp well as music, and I feel like that's worth the time and energy we put into Boys "), with a script Bourdon oversee the financial as- without a lot of time and energy," happening with 'Minutes.' " -JV making the album." penned by Aaron Sorkin ( "The West Wing "). -Jonathan Cohen BY KATIE HASTY »ROAD TEST IN ® DUBLIN featuring snippets of songs R.E.M. will unveil material intended for its IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED and monologues taped from 14th studio album Rooney Wraps Second Album After Three Tries his own bedroom. The group during a five -night run has already been confirmed as of live dates this The third time's a charm for we went with it." Robert and the band and Fields (Switchfoot, Andrew the opening act for Fergie's summer in Dublin. The Los Angeles rock act Rooney. "It" refers to "Calling the talked about what they really W.K.). Comprising mostly love forthcoming national tour, is shows, set for June 30, Since releasing its self-titled World," due early this summer wanted," Kierszenbaum says. songs, "Calling the World" piles holding down a residency at 1 and 3 -5 at July July debut via Geffen /Interscope in via Geffen /Cherrytree. Beyond "We talked [about] Cheap '80s synths, buzzing prog -rock the Roxy in Los Angeles and, the Olympia Theatre, 2003, which has sold 393,000 the recording difficulties, the Trick and other great pop and Schwartzman's lovesick according to Kierszenbaum, is will mark the first time copies in the United States, ac- quintet of friends in southern music. We spent one time vocals atop upbeat, dance - "actively pursuing" synch and in a decade that the deals. band has played new cording to Nielsen SoundScan, California has also endured talking about why the first two rock tunes. licensing songs live before they the band struggled to craft a label drama while fighting to [efforts] didn't work and then While he admits the band "It was important to be appeared on an album. record that pleased both its create music it was proud of. I said I never wanted to talk may have lost some of its proud of the record, for the -Jonathan Cohen members and the label. First came the shift from about it again." young fans to the recent un- band and for us. And we're At the end of 2004, the first Interscope (which released It was amid these conversa- predictable stops and starts, over the moon," he says. "We » >THE HUMP -TY attempt at a follow -up fell flat "Rooney ") to Cherrytree last tions that the band re- entered Schwartzman is confident know something's right, now DANCE because both camps felt the year, before "Calling the the studio with producer and Rooney will earn devotees back that Robert's got a little skip Fans of Alanis production was too raw and World" was completed. A&R "unofficial sixth member" John with a series of Web journals, in his step." Morissette see a organic. Another attempt in representation went from for- different side of the 1 idiosyncratic singer/ the fall of 2005 was quashed, mer Geffen president Jordan songwriter on her video this time because the produc- Schur (who vacated that role cover of the Black Eyed tion was deemed too shiny. to start the Suretone label) to Peas' "My Humps," But after yet again re- writing Martin Kierszenbaum, who which has been a and rerecording another launched Cherrytree in 2005. YouTube sensation in record last autumn, frontman A switch in imprints begot recent days. The clip Robert Schwartzman feels new management. Rooney was features her pensive Rooney has finally made the dropped from the Firm, where take on the track's record it intended to create in it was overseen by CEO Jeff lowbrow lyrics, as the first place. Kwatinetz, and picked up by Morissette alternates under the between gyrating with "It was like, too hot, too Sound Management care of founder Robert Hayes. a group of gentleman cold, just right," Schwartzman callers and crying. says in retrospect. "I think that "I didn't really think of this -Katie Hasty people are going to be happy as a risk once I sat down with

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The recent signing of "American Idol" final station on her current nationwide bus tour, ington. "They've been told in a real stark ist Carmen Rasmusen, from the Foxshow's the local affiliate sends a camera crew. way, 'Either we like you or we don't.' It re- second season in 2003, to Nashville-based This year alone, Rasmusen has appeared ally matures somebody in a way that they Lofton Creek Records means there are now on MSNBC's "Scarborough Country" a can get up on a stage or walk into a room at least seven "Ai." alumni affiliated with dozen times to talk about "Idol," the Dixie and say, 'Hey, I can do this.' " Nashville labels: Carrie Underwood Chicks and other country- related topics. Curb's Stewart says that "Idol" goes a long (Arista /Arista Nashville), Josh Gracin (Lyric Curb VP of A &R Bryan Stewart, who way in rapidly developing an artist's fan base. Street), Kimberley Locke (Curb), Kellie works with Locke, says "Idol" has proved the "A lot of times when we sign a new artist, Pickier (BNA), Bucky Covington (Lyric importance ofTV beyond just the video music you're starting from ground zero and try- Street), Mandisa (Sparrow) and Rasmusen. channels. "Before, artists and labels were ing to build up from that," he says. "You Three of the seven -Underwood, Pickier viewing radio as the main driver, with MTV can't ask for more dedicated fans than what and Covington -have songs climbing Bill- and VH1, the video channels, being the 'American Idol' can give an artist, because board's Hot Country Songs chart and a other," he says. "Now with 'American Idol' - they're rooting for them through the show, fourth, Locke, is on the AC chart. as well as Blows like 'Grey's Anatomy' and and they really do stick with them over time." Like many in the industry, Nashville A &R 'One Tree Hill'-there's a focus on getting Howard sees "Idol" as another potential execs were hesitant to embrace the "idol" songs in commercials [andj on TV. I think for success but not the only route. concept. But as the show's success -and the 'American Idol' was one of the first where "Do I think it's the total future of A&R? No," bumper crop ofpotential stars -grew, so did you really saw the purchasing power ofTV. he says. "But do I think some really talented decision -makers' confidence in the process. "We used to see it years ago with shows people are found in the process? Yes. In Industry veteran and Lofton Creek pres- like 'American Bandstand,' " Stewart adds, some cases, in the big picture, I'm not so ident Mike Borchetta says "Idol" was def- "but this has been huge." sure that those that don't win don't have as initely a reason why he considered working Meanwhile, Lyric Street VP of A&R and much of an opportunity as those that do." with Rasmusen. "She's very good, period," Disney Music Publishing GM Doug Produced by Jason Deere (SheDaisy), he says. "But the fact that she's so well - Howard, who works with Gracin and Cov- Rasmusen s as-yet -untitled debut will be known was a very big factor. You walk into ington, says the boot camp nature of "Amer- released this summer. First single "Nothin a restaurant with her and people know her." ican Idol" helps talent mature quickly. Like the Summer," written by hit song- Fox TV affiliates know her, too. Borchetta "These guys have been through the wringer writer Victoria Shaw with Rasmusen and says that whenever Rasmusen visits a radio pretty good," he says of Gracin and Cov- Deere, will go to country radio soon. -

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"I applaud him and his success," Williams says of Pha, who Much" was the toughest to sing. "When I get to heaven and has produced hits by Ciara and others. "But he is not my son." see Luther, I'm going to tell him about it," she says with a laugh. For the record -confirmed by Pha's dad, Bar -Kays member "Between the tempo of the song and all of the words, there's James Alexander -the confusion surfaced because his son's nowhere to breathe. That was the hardest part. It showed me mother shares the same name as the singing Williams. how incredible he was vocally and in his writing." Now that her own four sons are older, Williams is return- The album also doubles as Williams' salute to several men- ing to her R &B roots after a successful detour as an inspi- tors and influences on a career that started when she flunked rational /gospel singer. "Love, Niecy Style," out April 24, out of college on the way to becoming a nurse A cousin marks her Shanachie Entertainment debut. The 10 -song arranged a background singer audition with Wonder. After collection was produced by Philadelphia soul vet Bobby three years as a member of Wonderlove, the former church Eli (Sister Sledge, Atlantic Starr). Yes, the same Eli who choir member met EWF's Maurice White. knew Williams from recording sessions she did with fellow He shepherded a solo run that kicked off in 1976 with the Co- producer Thom Bell, yielding such '80s hits as "Silly" and lumbia album "This Is Niecy." First hit "Free" led to subsequent "It's Gonna Take a Miracle." chart-toppers like "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" (the R &B /pop "Bobby came to me about doing a covers project," says duet with Johnny Mathis) and "Let's Hear It for the Boy" (from Williams, who hadn't thought about recording a new R &B the "Footloose" soundtrack) as well as "Black Butterfly." album until then. "There were some songs by other artists that Planning to continue her trade -off between R &B /pop and

I began thinking about, then Shanachie had a couple of song gospel, Williams will tour this summer. "It's time for me to Let's Hear It ideas, and the project came together." hit it," she says. She also wants to reissue her '80s children's The result is not your typical covers album. That's due pri- CD, "Lullabies to Dreamland," followed by several more in a marily to a diverse selection that ranges from Baby Washing- series. Her sons Kevin and Ken will produce their first film in For The Girl ton's "That's How Heartaches Are Made" and Stevie Wonder's the fall through Williams Entertainment. Younger siblings Veteran Vocalist Williams "If You Really Love Me" to the Gwen Guthrie composition "This Forrest and Logan are recording demos to forge their own Time I'll Be Sweeter" (an R &B hit for Angela Bofill) and Luther music careers. Returns To R &B Roots Vandross' "Never Too Much." Wonder's fervent harmonica As for which contemporary female artists possess the stay- Deniece Williams is not 's mom. provides the emotional linchpin on the Washington song, while ing power of her generation, Williams cites Beyoice, Alicia While chatting about the pending release of her first R &B Phillip Bailey lends his vocal support on Williams' interpreta- Keys, Norah Jones and Mary J. Blige. "Because most singers album in more than 10 years, the Grammy Award -winning tion of the Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF) classic "Love's Holiday." sound the same, there are fewer 30 -year career artists than in singer/songwriter wants to clear up a misconception she has Other players include George Duke. the past," Williams says. "Depending on their futu choices, been hearing and reading the past two years. Of all the songs, Williams says that Vandross' "Never Too these unique artists have that potential."

with REDMAN

atience is a virtue -just ask 36- year -old rap- Why did you wait so long to Yeah. I mean, all the new per Redman. It has been six years since his last release a new album? cats I need on my album studio album, 2001's "Malpractice." But with his latest Since I dropped my last album, are the ones that are in my i effort, "Red Gone Wild" (Def Jam), the artist will be the game done flipped and crew. Everyone that's a the first to tell you there's no better time than now to make evolved. These days, you either Redman fan knows Red- a comeback. "When white people are wondering, 'What's get down or lay down, and I was- man isn't going to go get going on with hip -hop? It don't sound the same,' that's n't willing to sacrifice all my years no new cat just to try to when you know we need an adjustment," he says. ofbanging out hard and provid- make him blow up. I don't The new album boasts production from Timbaland, Scott ing that underground shit just need new cats just to sell

Storch and , plus collaborations with Method to get into the new groove. Plus, records. I like to stick to my Man, , Keith Murray and Redman's Gilla House my label was going through a realm, my career group.

Crew. Below, the rapper weights in on music, God and . . . shift, and there was no one be- women's feet. hind the steering wheel that I Why did you go with the was really comfortable with to Timbaland- produced "Put You aren't a gangster rapper, What's Gilla House all about? let my project go. Now every- It Down" as the first single? and you aren't a playboy. So Gilla House Crew consists of body's screaming [that] they It had nothing to do with what do you talk about on six other members and myself, want some hardcore hip -hop, so Timbaland being hot right "Red Gone Wild "? and it's about making good I'm here to give it to them. I'm now. It was just the only On the album, I talk about the music. We want to be the peo- coming at the right time. song that was standing out do's and don'ts, girls, blunts, lov- ple's artists, the blue collar's for me at the time. It's like a shoes, too. I'm probably the and "Black Out II," a new ing your mama and asking God artists. Fuck all the jewelry and You feature some established 2007 "Time for Some Action." rapper with the biggest foot album. We're actually writing for what you want and you will all that bullshit. We want to be rappers on your album like So, we had to run with it. fetish. That's why I plan on the movie now. The album is receive. I tell people to watch out the mechanics of music. We Keith Murray and Biz Markie, dedicating some time to still in its infant stages, but for the snakes, too, and about want to be there to supply you but no one from the new What's next for you? women's shoes. Plus I'm those who are Redman and how to do your business while with the fix of music that wave of artists. Was that a I want to start directing working on new projects with Method Man fans know we're keeping it street. you're missing. conscious decision? movies. My thing is women's Method Man, "How High II" gonna keep it smoky. _

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www.americanradiohistory.com formed it on U.K. national l V Falco's songs, published by Mu- "Neighbours" in 2003 and left and has now recorded it for the nich -based Falkenhorst Publish- this March. The September duo's own Lock Stock & Barrel ing, has been revived by the 2006 domestic release of her label. An April 16 U.K. single re- musical "Falco Meets Amadeus" debut album "Tightrope" (Uni- lease will be followed two weeks -seen by more than 1 million versal Music )was prepped from later by an identically titled al- people in Germany and Austria July to September by reality TV bum, featuring remixes of since its September 2001 open- series "The Steph Show" on na- Basseÿ s self-owned catalog plus ing, according to Bayreuth - tional network Ten, document- new recordings including "S lave based promoter Semmel ing the set's recording. That to the Rhythm" and "I Will Sur- Concerts. "The album's success helped propel "Tightrope" to vive." The Lamborn /Feeney- comes from the devotion of his No. 3 on the Australian Re- produced album is available for old fans and new ones who saw cording Industry Assn. chart. international licensing. the musical in Vienna and It is now ARIA-certified plat- Bassey appears June 24 at the Berlin," Falkenhorst managing inum (70,000 shipments) and Glastonbury Festival in south- director Horst Bork says. has yielded four top 40 singles. west England. -Paul Sexton Sony BMG Germany is plan- Current hit "So Do I Say Sorry ning international releases for First" is one of 21- year -old AMADEUS ENCORE: Some the compilation, including the McIntosh's four co- writes on 21 years after his international United States, this fall. Other "Tightrope," published through hit single "Rock Me Amadeus" than "Rock Me Amadeus," her Melbourne -based manage- Nothing Like -and nine years following his which topped The Billboard ment company Talentworks. death -Austrian singer Falco Hot 100ín 1986, Falco's biggest This May, McIntosh follows is back on European charts. international hit single was Imbrugliá s and Minogue's ex- A its Feb. 2 "Der Kommissar" in 1981. amples by relocating to London. Dame Since release, the Never The Bride Woos Bassey Back To The Studio double -CD best -of "Hoch Wie -Wolfgang Spahr Debut single "Mistake" gets a Nie" (Sony BMG) has been a U.K. release May 28, and Talent - Two London -based writer/ Catherine Feeney and Nikki & Barrel /Absolute), offering chart fixture in German - FEISTY NEIGHBOR: Mel- works managing director Glenn performers have sparked the Lamborn, who are the core duo one track, `The Living Tree," for speaking markets, peaking at bourne -born Stephanie Mc- Wheatley says Universal U.K. recording return of 70 -year- in rock act Never the Bride her consideration. "It was in her No. 1 in Austria, No. 2 in Ger- Intosh is the latest artist to is negotiating with a U.K. TV net- old Welsh vocal powerhouse (briefly signed to Atlantic in the gym bag quite a while," Lam- many and No. 6 in Switzerland. use long -running Australian work to air a new series of "The Shirley Bassey. mid- '90s). born says with a laugh, "until It was issued to mark what would soap opera "Neighbours" as a Steph Show," documenting her The singer, who had her first The Trinifold /BMG Music - her assistant said, Are you have been Falco's 50th birthday route to a pop career, follow- attempts to break in Britain. U.K. hit in 1957, last released published pair encountered going to listen to this or shall I (Feb. 19). Sony BMG says Ger- ing Kyliie Minogue, Natalie She'll be marketed in the new studio recordings on 2003 Bassey by chance in a Monte throw it away ?' Apparently she man shipments are at 125,000 Imbruglia, Delta Goodrem United Kingdom as "a feisty, compilation "Thank You for the Carlo hotel's gym two years ago said, 'Let's put it on now.' " units, plus 50,000 in Austria and and McIntosh's half-brother outdoor, Australian, tanned, fun- Years" (Citrus /). and left her a CD of their fourth Bassey immediately liked the 13,000 in Switzerland. Jason Donovan. loving girl," Wheatley says. That changed after meeting album "Surprise" (Lock Stock song -so much so that she per- In recent years, interest in McIntosh first appeared in -Christie Eliezer

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www.americanradiohistory.com o ANASTASIA TSIOULCAS atsioulcas @billboard.com Mass Appeal Chanticleer Reimagines Tried- And -True Form With New Work

Contemporary composers are often re- "What we hoped," Jennings says, "was to cruited to write new music for celebrated create a Mass that embraces many musical -

San Francisco -based vocal ensemble Chan- and spiritual -impulses. As I envisioned it, it ticleer. Since its founding in 1978, it has wouldn't even just be limited to the Christian commissioned works from such notables faith." Indeed, two composers set texts from as Mark Adamo, Chen Yi, Jake Heggie, their own cultural and belief backgrounds. Steven Stucky, John Tavener and Augusta Ince drew upon words written by 13th - Higher GrcsLlncl Read Thomas. century poet Jalaluddin Rumi, whose ec- In addition, the Grammy Award -winning static and mystical form of Islam called Su- DEBORAH EVANS PRICE dprice @billboard.com group is well -known for venturing far out- fism has inspired and influenced many side the confines of the Western classical Muslims around the world for generations. canon. Through the years, it has performed In preparing her portion of And on Earth, and recorded everything from jazz standards Peace, Ran says, "I agreed to participate in to Chinese folk tunes. The act's newest com- this project if, and only if, I could bring my Building Bridges mission, And on Earth, Peace: A Chanticleer own religious perspective to the piece." Her New Signing Has Daywind Eyeing Country, AC Radio Mass, melds those diverse interests together Credo begins with the same words as the in an innovative way. traditional Christian prayer: "I believe in one With a roster that includes Karen Peck & New gles to determine what to take to mainstream The piece is grounded in a fascinating God ... maker of heaven and earth, and of all River, Hope's Call, the Perrys, Kenny country radio. premise. Led by director Joseph Jennings, things visible and invisible " -a belief shared Bishop, Greater Vision and the Crabb Produced by talented industry veteran Chanticleer invited five composers to write by Jews and Christians. Family, Daywind Records has long dominated Bubba Smith, the trio's self-titled release a Mass; each composer was assigned a dif- "From there," she continues, "I chose a the Southern gospel field. But the latest addi- streeted March 20. It is distributed to Chris- ferent section of the piece. Working inde- few selections from a text written by the tion to the roster, Austin's Bridge, brings to tian retail via New Day and Word Distribu- pendently of one another, the composers philosopher Maimonides, as well as the the table a new sound that is prompting the tion and to the mainstream through WEA. were challenged to reimagine all assump- Sh'ma, perhaps the most central of all Jew- label to explore options in country and AC. Austin's Bridge recently taped an episode of tions about what a Mass should or could be, ish prayers, which says, 'Hear, O Israel, the "Both Justin Rivers and Mike Kofahl come the Gospel Music Channel's "Front Row even as they wrote within the traditional five - Lord is our God, the Lord is one.' I also from very solid country backgrounds," Jason Live." The group's career is also buoyed by movement contour. weaved in a number of spoken testaments, Baird says of his fellow Austin's Bridge mem- tour dates with Mark Lowry at his Senior American composer Douglas J. Cuomo mostly from Holocaust survivors, but also bers. "I was brought up around the jazz en- Trip conferences. (whose best -known work is probably the one about Sept.11 [2001]." semble kind of stuff. And we all love tight theme music for the HBO series "Sex and The composers who worked on this piece harmonies, so it's part of what we do." INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY: Smokie the City ") has penned the Kyrie. Turkish - were as inspired by Chanticleer itself -a The group is drawing comparisons to Norful, Kierra "KiKi" Sheard and Vanessa American Kamran Ince contributed the Glo- group known for tonal loveliness -as much Rascal Flatts and Little Big Town. While Bell Armstrong have been on the road this ria, while Israel's Shulamit Ran wrote the as for the interesting challenge the Mass' na- flattered, the members say their sound was spring with the McDonald's Inspiration Cel- Credo. Ivan Moody from England composed ture and intention provided. "The combina- shaped more by early influences. "I grew up ebration Gospel Tour. The trek includes stops the Sanctus, while Ireland's Michael McGlynn tion of all these elements with the beautiful listening to a country singer named Bryan in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, Atlanta, wrote the Agnus Dei. sound of Chanticleer is surely a project that White," Kofahl says. "He's now doing Chris- Detroit, Houston and Richmond, Va. Warner Classics is releasing a recording every composer would wish to participate tian music and is an amazing songwriter and "I'm just thrilled to be a part of this oppor- of And on Earth, Peace on May 8, following in," McGlynn says. Moody adds, "Collabora- singer. I also grew up listening to the Oak tunity along with McDonald's and my label - the Mass' world premiere April 26 in New tive Masses have been written before in mu- Ridge Boys. My parents loved Southern mates to spread the good news and lift up the York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's sical history, but when the idea comes from gospel music and they would listen to the Lord's name," Armstrong says. "We're hav- Temple of Dendur. Chanticleer, it is impossible to resist." Gaither Vocal Band." ing a ball out here. It's truly been an Inspira- Rivers is lead vocalist and a multi - tion Celebration." CHANTICLEER instrumentalist who performed with the McDonald's partnered with EMI Gospel, Crabb Family before enlisting Kofahl and Revolver Marketing Group and Urban Min- Baird to join Austin's Bridge. "I've always istries to produce the outing. A portion of the listened to black gospel, anything with soul proceeds in each city is donated to the local in it," Rivers says. "I think that kind of adds Ronald McDonald House. "The tour has been a new little twist to the whole country great so far," EMI Gospel VP /GM Larry Southern sound [by adding] some black Blackwell says. "The first date at Nokia The- gospel influences like Donny McClurkin atre in Dallas drew 3,800 on a Wednesday and Kirk Franklin." night, and the second date in Richmond was The resulting CD is a hearty mix of those completely full. We finish big in New Orleans varied influences and the special chemistry at the Essence Music Fest." the three talented musicians share. Though Though there aren't any plans to extend their unique sound will attract audiences be- the tour, Blackwell is hoping McDonald's yond the Southern gospel market, the album will partner with gospel artists again. "It has plenty for die -hard Southern lovers. The remains to be seen what impact this will project includes such toe -tapping uptempo have in the gospel community," he says. "I cuts as "Dry Bones" and "I See Daylight," as will say with the current sketchy tour cli- well as poignant ballads such as "Life's Too mate, it's wonderful to have such a major Short." Daywind has plans to work "I See Day- brand like McDonald's step up to support light" to Christian AC radio and is testing sin- our genre."

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DIWe didn't think Shadows ludium" is a prelude to what Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin. Fall would sound much BRIGHT EYES transpires throughout the CD, Opener "Piece of Man," one Hellyeah different once it jumped ship Cassadaga with Svensson's gentle piano of the original numbers, is Producers: Sterling from Century Media to Atlantic, Producer: Mike Mogis overture getting energetically classic, raucous Taylor, and Winfield, but neither did we expect the Saddle Creek slashed by Dan Bergland's features Billy Branch on Epic majority of "Threads of Life" to Release Date: April 10 gripping arco bass. Svensson harmonica. Also make note Release Date: April 10 sound exactly the same. You're "Cassadaga," the sixth proper plucks inside the box for tex- of her bruising cover of CIBecause so few are truly not sure if you're moving along full -length from Conor Oberst under the Bright Eyes tural variety, Ostrom often Willie Dixon's "Young Fash- greater than the sum of on the record until two ballads moniker, is -at its core -a road album. The travels drums with a rock edge that ioned Ways," which Taylor their parts, we've learned to be ( "Another Hero Lost," "The the indie superstar undertakes on these 13 country - trumps swing, and Bergland tracked with her band, the wary of "supergroup" projects. Great Collapse ") pop up like hued tunes are chronicled in his most oblique song - occasionally channels Jimi Blues Mach ine.-PVV But Hellyeah is one of the rare, mile markers, polar opposites writing territory to date. Cities and states are name - Hendrix. e.s.t. exercises its and welcome, exceptions. from the rest of the record. checked, but the imagery is more dream -like. Re- own distinctive style of rene- Comprising 's Vin - Track No. 8, "Dread Uprising," ligion and mysticism are hinted at in "Hot Knives," gade jazz, morphing at will DAVID BALL nie Paul, 's Chad is a change -up that comes too where a multiguitar punch is softened by a lovely from a standard jazz trio to a Heartaches by the Number Gray and Gregg Tribbett, and late. If had thrown backing choir, and the violin- spiked "Four Winds." rock band to a classical cham- Producers: Dan Frizzell, Nothingface's Tom Maxwell in rapid time changes, a frenetic The pedal steel -livened "I Must Belong Somewhere" ber group. -DO David Ball and Jerry Montano (who's also pace, guerrilla percussion and spells out Oberst's quest for contentment, and the Shanachie part of Danzig), the quintet a madcap guitar solo on every orchestral flourishes of "Clairaudients (Kill or Be Release Date: March 27 rocks with -big surprise- fierce song instead of just this one, Killed)" flirt with clarity, mirroring a lyrical land- KOKO TAYLOR CIIt's no surprise that headbanging fury. But it does we'd sing a whole different scape that abstractly alludes to fame, war and capi- Old School David Ball sounds so much more than just turn the tune. The band gives good ag- talism. It's a pleasant enough, if uneven work. In- Producers: Koko Taylor, comfortable singing such '50s as the Harlan amps up to 11 to unleash the gression, but aside from a few deed, "Cassadaga" takes a relatively subtle ap- Bruce lglauer, Criss Johnson classics beast. Tight, sinewy grooves other cuts ( "Burning the Live," proach with its musical adornments, resulting in a Alligator Howard- penned Charlie and gear- shifting dynamics fill "Venomous ") it's merely surprisingly quiet, inward -looking album. -TM Release Date: April 3 Walker hit "Pick Me Up on most of these 12 tracks. "Alco- repetitive. The - rall Koko Taylor's latest re- Your Way Down," the Johnnie haulin' Ass" offers some rootsy influenced "Just Another lease is destined to be & Jack top 10 "Stop the World tongue -in- cheek, and "Thank Nightmare" doesn't shake hance the dark, eerie under- and Amos remixer himself BT remembered as one of the (And Let Me Off)" and Bob You" is a ringing power ballad things up much either. -CLT tone of the arrangements, lends his radio -ready voice to top b ues albums of 2007, Wills' chart- topping "Faded about absent friends "One which play well against the "Break My Fall," another and, no doubt, as one of the Love " -he has been perform- Thing, "GodDamn" and the an- THE ROSEBUDS catchy melodies and hook - crossover possibility for the best projects in her illustrious ing these songs in his shows themic title track fit the classic Night of the Furies friendly choruses of hus- proud mascara -rock fan. In discography. "Old School" for years. Indeed, before Ball metal mold, and "Matter of Producers: The Rosebuds band /wife duo Ivan Howard between the vocals (includ- reaffirms Taylor's status as the struck gold, nay platinum, Time" and "Rotten to the Core" Merge and Kelly Crisp. "My Punish- ing "Everything," another ec- queen, of Chicago blues. The with "Thinkin' Problem" in the are more contemporary mosh Release Date: April 10 ment for Fighting" and static performance by Motor - disc delivers a dozen killer early '90s, he was known as pit fare. A supergroup that CI"Night of the Furies" "Cemetery Lawns" could cyle singer Jes) are quivering tunes, including five Taylor "the Human Jukebox," per- works? Hell yeah! -GG finds Merge's the Rose- pose as New Order cuts, while slabs of indelicate club trance, originals, and presents her in forming and taking requests buds headed in a new direc- the shimmering "Get Up Get all walloping bass and speedy fine voice. Half of these pow- for songs like these at a Music SHADOWS FALL tion, one that eschews tradi- Out" has a full -on disco staccato synths. Ten years erhouses, including "Bad Av- Row watering hole. Though Threads of Life tional for '80s-era groove and "I Better Run" ap- after Fatboy Slim did it with enue" and Memphis Minnie's the album mostly finds Ball Producer: Nick Raskuiinecz keyboards and bass -heavy proximates the Human breakbeats, Tiesto is blend- "Black Rat," feature the right- covering hits from the '50s Atlantic dance pop. The vengeful, League's "Don't You Want ing trance with pop, with no eous guitar and slide guitar of and '60s, he also contributes Release Date: April 3 mythological creatures the Me." "Silja Line" starts out as apologies to dance music's Muddy Waters Band vet continued on »p38 album's title references en- an acoustic number, replete cognoscenti. Could he reap with hand -clapping and a similar rewards ? -KM "whoa -ooh" chorus, and the CHAYANNE title track puts a delightfully Because of the Times Mi Tiempo poppy finishing touch on an E.S.T. Producers: , Producer: Estéfano album unexpectedly packed Tuesday Wonderland Angelo Petraglia Sony BMG with dance jams. -JM Producers: Esbjörn RCA Release Date: April 10 Svensson, Oon_Berglund. Release Date: ApriL3 Chayanne has always been mas- Magnus Ostrom Kings of Leon add a new dark and dreamy dimension terful at selecting just the right material to fit his TIESTO EmArcy to its signature brand of dirty Southern -fried rock on voice and the tastes of the times. Here, as usual, he Elements of Life Release Date: April 10 the follow -up to 2005's "Aha Shake Heartbreak." The mixes big ballads like "Si Nos Quedara Poco Tiempo" Producer: Tiésto While historically Euro- tone is established from the get -go with the moody with uptempo fare. But the album is also a departure Ultra ® pean jazz leaned to- echoing guitars driving the seven -minute baby -daddy in its incorporation of reggae ( "Juicio Final ") and Release Date: April 10 ward a classical music sensi- epic "Knocked Up," the menacing screech reverberat- samba ( "Río "). Indeed, this is a pop artist through It's not as broad as its bility or avant -improv excess, ing through "Charmer" and the haunted longing and through who feels confident enough to navigate title suggests, but these days a pop- infused aes- enveloping first single "On Call." And it's crystallized myriad influences without losing his basic sound. It's Dutch DJ /producer Tiesto's thetic is re- energizing the at the end, particularly with the moaning guitars on hard to divorce Cheyenne from his entrenched stage third album is one of dance's genre. Sweden's e.s.t. ( Esbjörn closer "Arizona." Appreciators of the band's earlier persona. When one hears tracks like the delicious savvier recent packages. First Svensson Trio) is prominent work will gravitate to the album's middle passage, "Lola," it's impossible not to picture them performed single "In the Dark" plays on among the forward -forging where the Followill family foursome brightens on the onstage with a cadre of dancers. But here, the most the modern rock trend, with groups, applying its collective uplifting "Fans," the reggae- inspired "Ragoo" and memorable songs are slow, particularly the pared - vocalist Christian Burns belt- genius to meld jazz's lyrical waltzing ballad "The Runner." But "Because of the down, acoustic "Sin Palabras de Relleno" and the ing a Killers -ish chorus in a tradition with a fetching sonic Times" is a brooder at heart, and much of the material gorgeous "Indispensable," which should be a single perfect emo-boy whine. Char- palette of electronica, rock here is some of the Kings' most demanding to date. It's down the Tine. -LC lotte Martin sounds just like and Bartökian chamber mu- also among their best. -BG Tori Amos on "Sweet Things," sic. Opener "Fading Maid Pre-

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a mournful version of George Josh Groban. Pioneering the COUNTRY will make him the newest mem-

Strait's 1989 No. 1 "What's female side of the genre is so- VINCE GILL WITH ber of the country club. -DEP MAROON5 Going On in Your World." The prano duo Sasha & Shawna, Makes Me Wonder (3:31) lone new song, the Ball - whose melodramatic mus- What You Give Away ROCK Producers: Mark Endert, Maroon5 penned "Please Feed the ings cross the borders of mul- (4:30) RED HOT CHILI Writers: A. Levine, J. Carmichael, Jukebox," fits right into this tiple genres, from Radiohead's Producer: Vince Gill PEPPERS M. Madden stellar collection. -KT "Street Spirit" and James Tay- Writers: V. Gill, A. Anderson Hump De Bump (3:33) Publishers: various lor's "Close Your Eyes" to Publishers: Vinny Mae/ Producer: Rick Rubin Octone/A &M Kansas' "Dust in the Wind" Mommy A. Monster/Songs Writers: Flea, Frusciante, Grammy Award- winning 2005 best new artist Maroon5 GRINDERMAN and 's "Fields of Gold." of Windswept Pacific, BMl Kiedis, Smith makes good on the promise of its potential by making Grinderman Operatic meets mainstream MCA Publisher: Moebetoblame, a mighty return with daring, playful dance jam "Makes Producer: Nick Launay in the album's highlight, "Per This stately ballad is the sec- BMI Me Wonder," which takes on top 40's resistance to An ti- Te /For You," sung partially in ond single from "These Days," Warner Bros. straight -ahead uptempo pop. To say this song is hook - Release Date: April 10 Italian as a cover of a John Vince Gill's four -disc, 43 -song Reminiscent of the Red laden is like suggesting that Angelina Jolie has a mild While Grinderman is a Denver song. While overall platinum collection. Previous Hot Chili Peppers' ear- maternal instinct -an understatement of grand pro- side project of Nick impact borders on the high- single "The Reason Why" lier sound, "Hump De Bump" portions. There's simply not a note that isn't adhesive- Cave and three members of brow, the blend of Sasha's earned Gill a Grammy Award is a funky jam with retro flavor ly alluring. Mirthful beats underlie a depth -filled lyric his band the Bad Seeds, those and Shawna's voices feels fa- for best male country vocal, that should delight devotees that hints at broader societal discontent than the sur- expecting more of the same milial -with repeated listens, his 18th such honor. Needless and usher in new fans. This face insinuates: "Give me something to believe a are in for rude awakening. melodic appeal overtakes po- to say, the gifted singer/song- fourth U.S. single off the in /Cause I don't believe in you anymore." The beat For one, Cave plays electric tential pretension.-CT writer/musician hasn't lost his band's Grammy Award -lauded conjures Jamiroquai merriment, while lead singer guitar, despite the fact that creative spark. The poignant "Stadium Arcadium" blends Adam Levine stamps "Wonder" with recognizable he's relatively new to the in- GOSPEL "What You Give Away" is a humor and established genius, punch and exultant harmonies. The best singalong strument, resulting in a raw, J MOSS challenge to how we live our featuring percolating bass and anthem so far this year. Magnificent, joyous and itchy almost punk feel. The album V2 lives and treat those around an unexpected trumpet solo as a chigger bite. -CT being recorded in five days Producer: PAJAM us: "You know there's gonna by Flea for added flair. Paired also contributes to its Verity/Zomba be a judgment day, so what with a campy music video set stripped -down sound. The fe- Release Date: April 3 will you say? No matter what at a block party in Brooklyn, Brit Billie Myers commanded G /Prol Young Radio Edit is de- rocity of the opening two 101 J Moss' 2005 Grammy you make /All you can take is N.Y., directed by Chris Rock, an- the worldwide top 20 in 1997 finitive, accompanied on the songs, "Get It On" and "No Award -nominated and what you give away." Gill's elo- other RHCP classic is hatched. with ethereal "Kiss the Rain," promo by Jake Benson's Pussy Blues," set the tone for multiple Stellar Award - quent vocal is complemented With modern rock at the helm, which also triumphed on Junkie Mix, Eddie Baez and the rest of the record, with winning debut positioned him by guest Sheryl Crow, and "Hump De Bump" will breathe dancefloors in remix form. She Belmares/Preve extended Cave's desperate, profane as gospel's next big thing, and when the choir joins, it's new life into the Rick Rubin - returns, come -hither as ever, mixes, all of which expand the and often hilarious lyrics his follow -up surpasses those heaven on earth. -DEP produced album. -KMT with seductive dance track "It's groove but unfortunately re- backing up distorted washes already lofty expectations. As Just Sex," a rollicking uptempo linquish Myers' presence. Her of guitar, bass and violin. It partner in the three -man JOHN MELLENCAMP DANCE romp whose delicious verses welcome return has already may not pick up many new hit -manufacturing machine The Americans (3:52) BILLIE MYERS gambol across a melodic car- garnered top 20 club stateside fans or even appeal to those PAJAM, Moss continues to Producers: Tony Brown, It's Just Sex (3:14) nival imprint topped only by a play. Here's hoping that such beyond Cave's core audience, prove that no one knows his John Mellencamp Producer: Roland Belmares chorus so intuitive that one notice garners a full -on release, but these guys sound like singular, irrepressible talents Writer: J. Mellencamp Writers: B. Myers, D. Tyson would swear this is a remake with potential for another de- they're having too much fun better than he and his com- Publisher: Belmont Mall, Publisher: not listed of a song heard a thousand finitive mainstream hit. -CT to care. -BT patriots. These past mas- ASCAP Fruit-Loop times before. The Wayne ters of pumping, hip -hop Universal/Republic TRIPLE -A jams put out again with During the last decade, MELISSA SASHA & SHAWNA "Dance," featuring a guest 131 boundaries between MICHAEL BUBLÉ ETHERIDGE

Siren shot from Kirk Franklin, and country and rock have blurred, Everything (3:30) I Need to Wake Up (3:33) Producers: Peter Asher, "Jump," with Kiki Sheard so it's no surprise that veteran Producer: Bob Rock Producer: Melissa Etheridge Frank Fitzpatrick and 21:03. But the rich, gos- rockers are trying to connect Writers: M. Bublé, A. Chang, Writer: M. Etheridge Manhattan samer ballad "Abundantly" with country. The Van Zant A. Foster - Gilles Publisher: not listed Release Date: April 3 shows Moss in command of brothers took time off from gigs Publishers: various Island The marketplace for Stevie Wonder -esque har- fronting 38 Special and Lynyrd 743/Reprise Melissa Etheridge's perform- adult- driven popera has monic, lyrical and vocal Skynyrd to record a well - Reprise is treating AC staple Michael Bublé's return ance of Academy Award - created high consumer de- sophistication that could received country album, while as an event, with Warner Bros. publicist Liz winning "I Need to Wake Up" mand in Europe and the catapult him onto the well - hit No.1 with Sugar - Rosenberg defining his new effort as "swinging and from equally Oscar -adorned United States, with hit prod- traveled road from gospel land's Jennifer Nettles and has smooth, passionate and joyous, authentic, effortless, documentary "An Inconve- uct from the likes of II Divo and to pop stardom. -GE a forthcoming CD targeting the dreamy, uplifting, sexy, fun and delicious." We're let- nient Truth" lent the cachet of genre. Mellencamp's heartland ting the label sell since each endorsement is spot -on. 25.5 million pairs of captivated 1:Cti ti 11 10 11 CAI roots rock perfectly fits the for- "Everything" is a celebratory introduction to upcom- eyes. With such exposure, how mat, and in serving up a song ing "Call Me Irresponsible" from the suave statesman could you not make a bid for EDITED BY JONATHAN COHEN corresponding format. (ALBUMS) AND CHUCK TAYLOR about American pride and of adult- driven melodic music. Here he sings, "I can't radio play? Amid mountain -

(SINGLES) CRITICS' CHOICE *: A new release, values, he speaks the lan- believe I'm your man /And I get to kiss you just climbing power chords and an regardless of chart potential, highly guage of this audience. The lyric because I can." The track brings appreciated tempo inspirational chorus calling for CONTRIBUTORS: Leila Cobo, recommended for musical merit. Gordon Ely, Brian Garrity, Gary Graff, is positive, thoughtful and while to the format, along with homage to Bublé's inherent change ( "I am throwing off the Todd Martens, Kern Mason, Jill Menze, All albums commercially available in not as strident as some patri- youth -geez, he's only 32. As good as melancholy carelessness of youth/To listen Dan Ouellette, Deborah Evans Price, the United States are eligible. Send otic anthems, there's enough "Home" was, hearing him let loose is like Christmas in to an inconvenient truth need Chuck Taylor, Bram Teitelman, album review copies to Jonathan /I Christa L. Titus, Ken Tucker, Cohen and singles review copies to meat to make proud. April. Hopefully, given AC's tortoise -like movement, to move, to wake up, to change, Kristina M. Tunzi, Philip Van Vleck Chuck Taylor (both at Billboard, 770 Working with Nashville super - this will reach the top of the chart before we're to speak out "), Etheridge sings Broadway, Sixth Floor, New York, producer Tony Brown, Mellen- pulling out the tinsel. -CT PICK : A new release predicted to N.Y.10003) or to the writers in the with symbolic conviction. A hit the top half of the chart in the appropriate bureaus. camp crafts a solid single that triple -A full house. -CT

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FOUR SOURI= McGraw Rides HerdAgain; Promis Joins Charts Team

s only the SE Co becomes 602,000. in the series' five -year history, as well as department in 1997. _t to achieve four consecutl Leave i- t) a country man to remind us hall Doctors" opened with a media arts 40. 1s on the Modern Poet of how b_g a No. I album can be. With That said, I'm still impressed that this the line's peak position. He holds master's in c Tart, as "Surivalism," tt e an opening week cf 325,C00rcopies, Tim new collection has a faster start than ei- The series' previous record was held from the University of Arizona, where cad single frcm the his bachelor's in media -orthcoming ''Year Zero," McGraw logs the second -biggest sales ther of McGraw's best -of albums, which by "Disneymania 4," which entered at he completed oves 2 -1. Only Linkin Pa -k at :-1o. 15. The new arts with a minor in journalism. A na- r i frame of any album :n 2001' . carne to market in 2000 and 2006. Of those No. 21, then peaked 3.vns a longer stretch of two, the faster start belonged to the ear- one begins with 44,000sold, compared tive of Chile, Promis is bilingual. raight chart toppers on this ist, with five. lier "Greatest Hits," clocked at 306,000. with 56,000 in the weer the fourth vol- Like many who have found their way Too which ume movec to its highest rank. to the charts department team, Promis 'SPIRED Norah Jones' "Not Late," is the only album Combined, six "Disreymania" titles, has been an avid Bilboard reader. "I have s at No. 3 on started with 405,000, ß-C6tfn "fy -bums with in 2007 to collect a bigger sales week than including a remix pac{age, have sold read Billboard religiously since childhood ngs of Inspiration II," its 36th McGraw's "Let It Go." It marks his fourth 2.5 million copies, according to Nielsen so I'm very honored to work at a maga- on that list. The title also zine that I hold in high esteem," he says. rks the group's second 110.1 No. l on The Billboard 200 and his ninth SoundScan. on Top Christian Albums (see ace on Top Country Albums. He also con- "I look forward iiitween the Bullets, page 50). tinues a streak of reaching the big chart's NEW TO THE MASTHEAD: The charts to the experience top five for the 10th time in 10 tries. department of Billboard and Radio & and to becoming McGraw's album is the first country Records welcomes Jot e Promis, who acquainted with title to top the big chart since July, last joins our Los Angeles jureau. He will the network ofcol- TIM MCGRAW accomplished by Johnny Cash's posthu- manage our Latin and dance charts, re- leagues who work LET I' GO mous "American V: A Hundred Ways." placing Ricardo Comjanioni, who left with Latin and Although 2006 was a growth year for in late October after a tenure of 15 years. dance music." In contrast to the doom and gloom country, only two other albums from the Promis comes to Bil board Informa- Promis reports you've -e ad about album sales, consider genre led the big chart last year, as Ras- tion Group from the American Federa- to me and to this: Mh:Graw's start Mould gave earned cal Flatts'"Me and My Gang" and Dixie tion of Musicians' F _lm Musicians R &R director of No. l o g :he big char in all put 16 of the Chicks' "Taking the Long Way" each Secondary Markets Fund, where he had charts Silvio 11.11 1 a research associate since 2000. Pietroluongo. 131J13131-Y BO sales weeks of 20106 all but 18 frames held No. for multiple weeks. been Adult o_ 200`. By comparison, The Billboard 200 Prior to that, he wrote freelance for "We are thrilled to have Jose join the est deb True each ofhislast two studio albums saw five country titles reach No. 1 in All Music Guide and Las Vegas maga- charts department,' Pietroluongo says. a non -holiday title in almo, for years "His enthusiasm and knowledge of and x years, as "Everything' had bigger s:arts, )UI the -é a a lot of that 2005, while six did so in 2004. zine and was an assistant three rows at No. 17. The last non- going around these days McGraw's ca- in the talent acquisitio Icreative depart- interest in multiple genres will be an seasonal song to enter higher reer best greeted "Live i.ilae You Were SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL: "Dis - ment at publisher peermusic. asset to Billboard and Radio & Records." ras Faith Hill s "There You'll -2287 Ee," which began at No. 15 in Dying' in 2005 on a start c 7766,000, while neymania 5" dents The Billboard 200 at This marks a return to Billboard for Promis' contact details: 323 -525 Sy 2001. 21)04 set "Tim McGraw anc the Dance- No. 14. That marks the best debut rank Promis, who interned for the L.A. charts or jpromis @billboard.com.

a A Weekly National Music Sales Report IVI rIce Watch`ch For week ending April 1, 2007 Figures are rounded. Compiled from a national sample of retail store and rack N.N C I-I A RI Weekly Unit Sales Year -To -Date sales reports collected and provided by SouniScan DIGITAL DIGITAL 2006 2007 CHANGE 13EÁ1' MUMS ALBUMS' TRACKS 2008 Z007 (MINGI his Werk 875,000 14,597,000 OVERALL UNIT SALES YEAR -TO -DATE SALES BY ALBUM CATEGORY >Akon did it tefore and hedoes 9,15I,C00 Albums 140,444,000 117,112,000 -"6 Current -17.9% it again. He is r-o. l and No. 2 on Last Wee 8,724,C 00 867,000 15,173,000 84,881,000 69,673,000 the Billboard 1-ot 100, and Ye also Digital Tracks 143,950,000 218,691,000 51S% Catalog 55,563,000 47,439,000 -14.6% tas four other titles on the ciart. Change 4 9% 0.9% -3.8% Store Singles 565,000 -37.2/ Matter" is only in its second 899,000 Deep Catalog 33,761,000 -12.6% 'Don't leis Week tad Year 10,3C1,G00 551,000 10,342,000 38,645,000 week on top, b.tt it is tied wi:h its Total 285,293,000 336,368,000 17.9% two predecess3rs as the longest- Change -1S.3% 58.8% 41.1% Albumsw/TEA' 154,839,000 138,981,100 -10.2/0 tinning No. l singles of 200'. ..ii ¿ oue sa es are ato countec within album sales. Includes track equivalent album sales (TEA) weh 10 track dcwnloads equwaler: to one album sale. = >Fred Bronson didn't kncw Weekly Album Sales (Million Units) CURRENT ALBUM SALES what to give ©ton John fo his 460th birthday. so he's wrapped 35 '06 84.9 million up a report on the artist's dhird DIGITAL TRACKS SALES by 10 album in the last 30 years. 30 '07 9tocket Man: Number Ones" is '06 144.0 million tie 16th top 10 of John's career, 25 200i so it's Happy Birthday, Sweet 16. '07 218.7 mill-or CATALOG ALBUM SALES

'There's also news of Gwen 20 w$6 million, Stefani's second No. 1 on the '07 47.4 Fop 100 and -wo outstanding 15 million achievements by solo country SALES BY ALBUM FORMAT nale artists en the Hot 1C O. 10 (D 132,416,000 105,230,000 -20.°D/o

Digital 7,387,000 11,535,000 56.2% Nelsen SoundScan counts as current only sales within the first 18 m ,nths of an 5 Read Fred Bronson album's release (12 months for classical and jazz albums). Titles that stay in the Cassette 391,000 106,000 -72.0% top half of The Billboard 200, however, remain as current. Titles older than 18 every week at months are catalog. Deep catalog is a subset of catalog for titles ou: more than billboard.com/fred. 36 months. OJ Other 250,000 241,000 -3.2°% J e FM A I I I J J AS O N D

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(15.98) STEAMHAMMER 9ÿ19 /SPV (17 -98) THE FRATELLIS SNOOP DOGG 113 84 48 Costello Music 48 163 127 116 Tha Blue Carpet Treatment 5 CHERRYTREE /DROP THE GUN /ISLAND 008561 /INTERSCOPE (9.98) OOGGVSTYLE /GEFFEN 008023' / INTERSCOPE (13.98) Group also bows BREAKING BENJAMIN VARIOUS ARTISTS 114 98 96 Phobia 2 at No.1 on Top Don Omar Presenta: EI Pentagono 164 HOLLYWOOD 162607 (18.98) R. ^00870 /MACHETE (14.98) Heatseekers ® JOSH GROBAN MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS 115 86 69 Awake 2 165 141 102 La Historia Continua... Parte III 91 143 /REPRISE 44435 WARNER BROS (18.98) Q with act's best ,r,UVISA 353066/ÚG (12.98) +' VAN MORRISON CHRIS BROWN 116 96 78 Van Morrison At The Movies 35 sales week 166 153 130 Chris Brown 2 MANHATTAN 84224. BLG (18.98) JIVE 82876/ZOMBA (18 -98) .5 ever (8,000). MARY J. BLIGE AVENTURA 117 88 65 Reflections (A Retrospective) 167 138 138 K.O.B.: Live 124 ® MATRIARCH GEFFEN 008112' /INTERSCOPE (13,98) PREMIUM LATIN 20560 /SONY BMG NORTE (18.98 CD/DVD) U VARIOUS ARTISTS ALAN JACKSON 118 93 75 Presents: The Re -Up 2;é 168 158 148 Like Red On A Rose 4 11 SHADY 007885' / INTERSCOPE (13.98) ARISTA NASHVILLE 88172/SBN (18.98) BUCKCHERRY BILLY CURRINGTON 119 107 108 15 41 171 175- 50 Doin' Somethin' Right 11 ® ELEVEN SEVEN 001 ATLANTIC (13 98) MERCURY 003712/UMGN (13.98) BIRDMAN & WAYNE 120 92 72 LIL JAY-Z Like Father, Like Son 3:;: 170 133 105 Kingdom Come © 1 a CASH MONEY/UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 067563` /UMRG (13.98) ROC- A- FELLA/DEF JAM 008045"IOJMG (19.981 SNOW PATROL VARIOUS ARTISTS 121 91 95 Eyes Open 171 151 ' 3 Glory Revealed: The Word Of God In Worship 151 a POLYDOR A8M 006675,INTERSCOPE (13.98) REUNION 10823 (17.98) LUDACRIS MAT KEARNEY 122 99 82 Release Therapy 1 118 142 /DEF 172 ® Nothing Left To Lose 118 ® DTP JAM 007224 /IDJMG (13.98) AWARE /COLUMBIA 94177 /SONY MUSIC (11,98) JOE NICHOLS FLYLEAF 123 121 113 m 173 130 151 Flyleaf 60 UNIVERSAL SOUTH 004796 (13.98) a ()STONE 50005 (9.98) BROOKS & DUNN Debut album EL -P 124 103 85 Hillbilly Deluxe 3` 174 78 CI ARISTA NASHVILLE - a I'll Sleep When You're Dead 78 69946/S8N (18.98) from rock act DEFINITIVE JUX 137' (15 98) 105 JOHN LEGEND TOOL 125 94 CI Once Again Madina Lake 175 165 159 10,000 Days 1 6.0.0.0. /COLUMBIA 80323/SONY MUSIC (18.98) a TOOL DISSECTIONAL /VOLCANO 81991/ZOMBA (18.981 HELLOGOODBYE (No. 154), led by BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE 126 113 99 Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! 176 168 164 13 The Poison 128 ® DRIVE -THRU 83645 (11 98) twin brothers TRUSTKILL 74 (13 -98) TRACE ADKINS who once won KENNY CHESNEY 127 116 101 Dangerous Man 177 175 186 The Road And The Radio 1 CAPITOL NASHVILLE 56731 (18.98) 1+' BNA 72960 /SBN (18.98) B an episode of U2 ALAN JACKSON 128 110 90 U218: Singles 12 178 178 158 Precious Memories 4 ISLAND 008027 /INTERSCOPE (13.98) C "." ACR /ARISTA NASHVILLE 60281 /SBN (18,98) BOW WOW HANK WILLIAMS JR. 129 101 79 The Price Of Fame 179 163 136 That's How They Do It In Dixie: The Essential Collection 16 ® COLUMBIA 87932/SONY MUSIC (18.98) CURB 78881 (18.98) UNK VALENTIN ELIZALDE e::) 150 150 Beat'n Down Yo Block 109 180 154 131 70 a BIG OOMP 5973 /KOCH (17.98) Vencedor UNIVERSAL LATINO 006611 (9.981 SALIVA SOUNDTRACK 131 122 107 Blood Stained Love Story 19' 181 149 112 Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls 34 ISLAND 008107 /IDJMG (13.98) ATLANTIC 94676/AG (18.98) OMARION MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER 132 100 98 ® 21 182 142 81 The Calling T G.V EPIC;COLUMBIA 81038'iSONV MUSIC (18.98) 20E 431''r ROUNDER (17.98) JASON MICHAEL CARROLL PAULA DEANDA 133 114 86 Waitin' In The Country 8 183 145 147 Paula DeAnda a ARISTA NASHVILLE 01487 /5BN (12.98) ARISTA r: HMG (11.98) SILVERSUN PICKUPS GEORGE BENSON & AL JARREAU 134 124 115 Carnavas 80 184 128 111 Givin' It Up OANGERBIRO 009' (11.98) MONATE' .16: CONCORD (18.98) LCD SOUNDSYSTEM GNARLS BARKLEY 135 46 - Sound Of Silver Thanks to 185 162 141 a DFA 85114 /CAPITOL (12.98) St. Elsewhere DOWNTU...', 70003' /ATLANTIC 113.98) + INCUBUS release of a ANBERLIN 136 123 121 Light Grenades 1' 186 161 132 Cities 19 `.1MORTAL/EPIC 83852 SONY MUSIC (18.98) limited edition TOOTH 8 NAIL 73673 (15.98) MARY J. BLIGE STONE SOUR 137 111 77 The Breakthrough © deluxe CD/DVD 187 169 165 Come What(ever) May 41 ",ATRIARCH: GEFFEN 005722'/INTERSCOPE (13.98 8.98) ROADRUNNER 618073 (18.98) package, the TONY BENNETT SOUNDTRACK 138 94 89 Duets: An American Classic 3. 188 132 91 Music And Lyrics 63 .ONY MUSIC 118.981 album sees WARNER SUNSET /ATLANTIC 101537/AG (18.98) PACE MANA 28% gain. CHRIS TOMLIN 166 152 2; Amar Es Combatir 2 4 189 177 173'D See The Morning 15 SETTER WARNER LATINA 63661 (18.98))-/+ SIXSTEPS 62828 /SPARROW (17.98) VARIOUS ARTISTS EMINEM 140 126 97 WOW Gospel 2007 21 190 173 155 Curtain Call: The Hits NORD -CURB EMI CMG 02499/ZOMBA (19.98) SHADY AFTERMATH 005881'ANTERSCOPE (13.98,8.98) © THE WRECKERS KIM WATERS 141 125 103 Stand Still, Look Pretty 14áe You Are My Lady 1,1AVERICK /WARNER BROS. (NASHVILLE) 48980iWRN (18.98) n ®® SHANACHIE 5147 (18.98) 115 DISTURBED 142 93 Is Dead 1 192 179 177 Ten Thousand Fists 1 J229'/IDJMG (13.98) a REPRISE 49433 /WARNER BROS (18.98) + JUANITA BYNUM MUSE A Piece Of My Passion 40 198 200 561 ® Black Holes And Revelations ®`. WARNER BROS. 44284 (15.98) 4 VARIOUS ARTISTS CASTING 147 128 WOW Hits 2007 Saxophonist has 194 189 174 CROWNS - "r': Lifesong 9, vIDENT- INTEGRITY 67196/EMI CMG (22.98) BEACH STREET 10770/REUNION (17.98) - TRACY LAWRENCE been releasing BILL ENGVALL 155 135 For The Love 5 195 193 167 15 Degrees Off Cool Z ROCKY COMFORT 90012 (12.98) albums since ® JACK WARNER BROS. (NASHVILLE) 43272/WRN (18.98) JASON ALDEAN 1989, but this is RISE AGAINST 146 129 Jason Aldean 37`: 181 162 BROKEN BOW 196 ® The Sufferer & The Witness 1 7657 (12.98) GEFFEN 006976'INTERSCOPE (11.98) his first to FINGER ELEVEN VARIOUS ARTISTS 147 119 83 Them Vs. You Vs. 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BLIGE (DTP /DEF JAM /OJMG PRAYER OF THE REFUGEE U + UR HAND 4 2 STEP TEARDROPS ON MY GUITAR 13 18 12 6 75 3 RISE AGAINST (GEFFEN) PINK (LAFACE / ZOMBA) UNK (BIG COMP /KOCH) TAYLOR SWIFT (BIG MACHINE) e FACE DOWN WHAT GOES AROUND...COMES AROUND i HERE (IN YOUR ARMS) 1 ROCKSTAR 11 12 37 12 10 16 37 21 23 THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS (VIRGIN) JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE (JIVE /ZOMBA) HELL0000DBYE (DRIVE -THRU SANCTUARY) NICKELBACK ( ROADRUNNER) POP, LOCK & DROP IT OUTTA MY SYSTEM STARLIGHT IT'S NOT OVER 71 4 13 7 23 13 11 19 49 4 MUSE (WARNER BROS ) DAUGHTRY (RCA /RMG) HUEY (HITZ COMMITTEE JIVE /ZOMBA) BOW WOW FEAT. T-PAIN A JOHNTA AUSTIN (COLIJMOI,'. BETTER THAN ME ON THE WORLD TO CHANGE SNOW ((HEY OH)) GO GETTA 5.t 2 64 61 38 WAITING 14 14 23 22 7 REPUBLIC) JOHN MAYER (AWARE /COLUMBIA) RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (WARNER BROS e YOUNG JEFZY FEAT. R. KELLY (CORPORATE THUGL'DEF JAM /IUJMI,1 o HINDER (UNIVERSAL MY ENOUGH ALONE BUY U A DRANK (SHAWTY SNAPPIN') 7 GRACE KELLY LOVE 15 15 9 23 5 50 64 MIKA ßrL'.' G ".AI REPUBLIC) 29 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE FEAT. T.I. (JIVE /ZOMAS CHEVELLE(EPIC) T -PAIN FEAT. YUNG JOC (KONVICT .'NAPPY BOY/JIVE/ZOMBA) O (CASABLANG' HEY THERE DELILAH THE WAY I LIVE I WANNA LOVE YOU PAIN 22 5 14 10 4'I 20 66 69 13 THREE 16 i. DAYS GRACE PLAIN WHITE T'S (FEARLESS /HOLLYWOOD) BABY BOY DA PRINCE FEAT. UL BOWIE (UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC, AKIN FEAT. SNOOP LOGG ih. '.. .' SRCNNIVERSAI M (JIVE / ZOMBA) IT'S NOT OVER I'M A FLIRT KEEP HOLDING ON CHASING CARS 17 15 19 4 43 -8 66 46 DAUGHTRY (RCA AVRIL LAVIGNE (FOX/RCA SNOW PATROL (POLVDOR /A &M /INTERSCOPEI /RMG) e R. KELLY ON BOW WOW (FEAT. T.I. A 7-PAIN) (COLUMBIAAIVE/ZOMB_ HIPS DON'T LIE RUBY CANDYMAN D ROCK YO HIPS 19 9 18 13 6 42 68 65 42 KAISER CHIEFS (8- UNIQUE /UNIVERSAL MOTOW'NI CHRISTINA AGUILERA (RCA /RMG) CRIME MOB FEAT. LIL SCRAII RAS SHAKIRA FEAT. 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LAST NIGHT INTO THE OCEAN FACE DOWN THE WAY I LIVE 18 g 64 54 1E' 17 11 46 6 e BIDDY FEAT. KEYSHIA COLE (BAD BOY /ATLANTIC) BLUE OCTOBER (UNIVERSAL MOTOWN) THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS (VIRGIN) o BABY BOY DA PRINCE (UNIVERSAL REPLBLIC) 3- DOWN NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE BREAK IT OFF LOOK AFTER YOU 15 ÿ'85 62 1f 15 9 24 42 9 THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS (VIRGIN) MAT KEARNEY (AWARE/COLUMBIA) RIHANNA 8 SEAN PAUL (SRP /DEF JAM /IDJ MC e THE FRAY (EPIC) THROW SOME D'S TOP BACK GIRLFRIEND SHORTIE LIKE MINE 16 11 6 66 61 1F 24 4 41 3E 21 , RICH BOY FEAT. POLOW DA DON (ZONE 4/INTERSCOPE) T.I. (GRAND HUSTLE /ATLANTIC) AVRIL LAVIGNE (RCA /RMG) tif BOW WOW (COLUMBIA) ICE BOX TEARDROPS ON MY GUITAR WALK AWAY STOLEN 17 16 1,i 7E 6 17 16 27 °MARION (T.U.G./COLUMBIA) TAYLOR SWIFT (BIG MACHINE) Á DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL (VAGRANTANIERSCOPE) . ®OANF.HEer

1 LAST DOLLAR (FLY AWAY) PAIN IRREPLACEABLE 2 HOME 68 68 1; 18 13 22 'IC TIM MCGRAW (CURB) THREE DAYS GRACE (JIVE /ZOMBA) BEYONCE (COLUMBIA) DAUGHTRY (RCA /RMG) . BEFORE HE CHEATS WAIT FOR YOU SHE'S LIKE THE WIND KEEP HOLDING ON 24 3C° LM 56 3 19 18 15 3: 16 CARRIE UNDERWOOD (ARISTA/ARISTA NASHVILLE/RMG) ELLIOTT YAMIN (HICKORY) LUMIDEE FEAT. TONY SUNSHINE (TVT) F AVRIL LAVIGNE (FOX/RCA/RMG) y GIVE IT TO ME STOLEN BEAUTIFUL LIAR MONEY MAKER 26 72 6 25 5 41 29 TIMBALAND (MOSLEY /BLACKGROUND /INTERSCOPE) DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL (VAGRANT/INTERSCOPE) 0:1 BEYONCE 8 SHAKIRA (MUSIC WORLD /COLUMBIA) 111 LUDACRIS FEAT. PHARRELL (DTP /DEF JA.A/IDJMG) OVER IT SHORTIE LIKE MINE RUNAWAY LOVE OUTTA MY SYSTEM 21 9 67 2E 121 12 15 4E 2 KATHARINE MCPHEE ( RCA/RMG) BOW WOW FEAT. CHRIS BROWN 8 JOHNTA AUSTIN (COLUMBIA) LUDACRIS FEAT. MARY J. BLIGE (DTP/DEF JAMADJMG) BOW WOW (COLUMBIA)

THE WAY I LIVE MAKES ME WONDER BEFORE HE CHEATS FLY HIGH 23 1 26 9 47 47 12 WE BABY BOY DA PRINCE FEAT. UL 80051E (UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC) MAROONS (A&M/OCTONE/UNIVERSAL) Q CARRIE UNDERWOOD (ARISTA/ARISTA NASHVILLE/RMG) JIM JONES (KOCH) CANDYMAN NOT READY TO MAKE NICE BECAUSE OF YOU I TRIED 19 12 73 66 25 29 4 CHRISTINA AGUILERA ( RCA/RMG) DIXIE CHICKS (COLUMBIA) Q NE -YO (DEF JAM/IDJMG) BOIT TfulSmY61drY FERM (RILLBXBAFMIDISLLPE) MONEY MAKER THIS AIN'T A SCENE, IT'S AN ARMS RACE - NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE 24 20y ,IRREPLACEABLE 74 69 3C 24 23 19 48 4 airm BEYONCE (COLUMBIA) LUDACRIS FEAT. PHARRELL (DTP/DEF JAM /IDJMG) FALL OUT SOY (FUELED BY RAMEN /ISLAND /IDJMG MAT KEARNEY (AWARE /COLUMBIA) 17Y BREAK IT OFF YEAR 3000 TELL ME SUMMER LOVE 25 7 74 g 25 20 16 RIHANNA B SEAN PAUL (SRP /DEF JAM /IDJMG) JONAS BROTHERS (HOLLYWOOD) DIDDY FEAT. CHRISTINA AGUILERA (BAD BOY/ATLANTIC JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE (JIVE/ZOMBA) GO GETTA REHAB 27 mainstrean 34 8 76 77 3 YOUNG JEEZY FEAT. R. KELLY (CORPORATE THUGZ/DEF JAMV101MG) AMY WINEHDUSE (UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC) BUY U A DRANK (SHAWTY SNAPPIN') HEY THERE DELILAH 40 6 v}J 90 2 T -PAIN FEAT. YUNG JOC (KONVICT/NAPPY BOY /JIVE/ZOMBA) á ^A PLAIN WHITE TS (HOLLYWOOD) FLIRT LOVE TODAY 29 4 93 2 R KELL OR BOW wow (FEU u a T-PABg LC0l11MBlA/JNF/lOWB4) MIKA (CASABLANCA/UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC) giTNGLF:s SHE'S LIKE THE WIND GET IT SHAWTY 27 12r; 88 3 LUMIDEE FEAT. TONY SUNSHINE (TVT) LLOYD (THE INC. /UNIVERSAL MOTOWN) 1.1.111.F BETTER THAN ME STUPID BOY TITLE 46 8 = 30 80 13 ARTIST LNF7 I PROMOTION HINDER (UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC) KEITH URBAN (CAPITOL NASHVILLE) 3 á3 3 c LABEL) poSeE d'art egad for rules and explanations. Yelbw indicates WITH LOVE IT UP LISTEN 34 94 23 WIND rECntry tested title, indicates New Rease. lat HILARY DUFF (HOLLYWOOD) GWEN STEFAN! (INTERSCOPE) SWISS BEYONCE (MUSIC WORLD/COLUMBIAi SMILE ALL MY LIFE Am IST,T tie /_;BEU(Score) Chart Ran MAKE IT RAIN 32 84 13 32 28 22'. BILLY (COLUMBIA) FAT JOE FEAT. UL WAYNE (TERROR SOUAOAMPERIALMRGIN) LILY ALLEN (CAPITOL) JOEL POP 100 AIRPLAY FERGALICIOUS KNEW PRETENDER 33 31 25 33 82 7 WHO FERGIE (WILL .I.AM /ABM / INTERSCOPE) PINK (LAFACE /ZOMBA) T. SMITH (VIBANT /FACE2FACE) Girlfriend RMG (73.8) 11

I LOVE YOU SAY OK 5 9 FLATHEAD Beautiful Liar cOLUMBI. (65.0) 21 WANNA 34 83 9 4 34 32 22` THE FRAIELUS (CHERRYIREE/DRROP THE MC el FEAT SNOOP DOUG (mNv1CTAFRIONT/S1101 11AERSAL MOTOWN) VANESSA H000ENS (HOLLYWOOD) GUNMGLANDM4IERSCOPE) EEcause Of You IDJMG (66.1) 23 SMACK THAT DASHBOARD UNTIL YOU COME BACK TO ME Better Than Me UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 36 2& 35 65 5 5 4 10 (77.)) 21 AXON FEAT EMWEM (KONVICTAJPRTONT/DRCZMVERSALMOTOWN) MODEST MOUSE (EPIC) CRYSTAL DOVE STARRING DICE GAMBLE (KINGS MOUNTAIN) Boston EPIC (68.9) 32 RUNAWAY LOVE EVERYTHING MADE TO LOVE 36 18 36 47 2 6 7 14 Look After You EPIC (70.6) 48 22 LUDACRIS FEAT. MARY J. BUGE (DTP /DEF JAM /IDJMG) MICHAEL BUBLE (143 /REPRISE) TOBYMAC (FOREFRONT) Nothing Left To Lose coLUmAIAJ69.0) 40 YOU KNOW I'M NO GOOD GET TO THE MONEY HOME 89 3 11 9 DAUGHTRY ( RCA/RMG) AMY WIB IOUEE FEAT GHOSIFICE OU NI (JNNERSAL REPUBLIC) REEC (BULLS EVE/FACE2FACE) EVERY DAY IS EXACTLY THE SAME The Ki I (BJry Me) VIRGIN (65.0) 9 52 38 25 17'., 38 75 2 Forever GEFFEN(70.3) LLOYD FEAT. LIL' WAYNE (THE INC /UNIVERSAL MOTOWN) BIG 8 RICH (WARNER BROS. (NASHVILLE)/WRN) o NINE INCH NAILS (NOTHING / INTERSCOPE) " HURT THROW SOME D'S Pain ZOMBA (72.5) THE RIVER 39 87 28 9 8 13 BOBO CHARLOTTE (DAYLIGHT /EPIC) CHRISTINA AGUILERA ( RCA/RMG) RICH BOY FEAT. POLOW DA DON (ZONE 4/INTERSCOPE:, ACU_r TOP 40 i4 LOST WITHOUT U FIDELITY 3 THE WAY I LIVE 90 81 tï 10 2 REGINA (SIRE BABY BOY DA PRINCE FEAT. LIL BOOSIE (UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC) - ROBIN THICKE (STAR TRAK/INTERSCOPE) SPEKTOR /WARNER BROS.) BOSTON KING KONG BUSSA MOVE 39 20' 91 86 12 22 2 OThit MCI Scrne, It's An Arms Race 111/MG (65.8 20 AUGUSTANA (EPIC) JIBES FEAT. CHAMILLIONAIRE (BEASTA/GEFFEN) STEVE AUSTIN FEAT. TUM TUM (YMC) 111 Better Than Me UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC (78.1 AWAY (REMEMBER ME) BUDDY TO GO HOME (O 28 WALK 85 4 12 10 7 Read My Mind IDJMG(69.5) 30 - PAULA DEANDA FEAT. THE DEY (ARISTA/RMG) MUSIO SOULCHILD (ATLANTIC) M. WARD (MERGE)

IT 1 LITTLE WONDERS LET ME SEE SOMETHING 43 WALK OUT 18 3 26? e A.G. 8 WRECKLESS E.N.T. (WRECKLESS ENTERTAINMENT) (Yoo tart To) Make A Memory IDJMG (72.6) 4( UNK (BIG OOMP /KOCH) ROB THOMAS (MELISMA/ATLANTIC) Time After Time EPIC (71.1) KEEP HOLDING ON SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW/MY DESTINY PF 44 (8 18 2 14 3 40 AVRIL LAVIGNE (FOX/RCWRMG) YOUNG BUCK (G- UNIT /INTERSCOPE) KATHARINE MCPHEE ( RCA/RMG) ADULT COIJTEMPORARY LIKE A BOY 1 KISS THE GIRL GOT BUMP IN DA TRUNK ¡ 15 16 2 CIARA (LAFACE/ZOMBA) ASHLEY TISDALE (WALT DISNEY) SHELBY ST. JAMES FEAT. THE TRUTH (SHUGA SHACK) 10 The Riddle COLUMBIA (6E3) HERE (IN YOUR ARMS) TELL ME 'BOUT IT 9 THIS IS WHY I'M HOT 3 29 96 73 5 27 HELLOG00DBYE (DRIVE -THRU/SANCTUARY) JOSS STONE (VIRGIN) MIMS (CAPITOL) Put Your RVCOIIS On CAPITOL (65.5) FLY HIGH 97 2 LOVE REIGN O'ER ME RING THE ALARM 47 45 25 WE 1h ID 26 25 Far Away LAVA (78.4) JIM JONES (KOCH) PEARL JAM (TEN CLUB /MONKEY WRENCH) BEYONCE (COLUMBIA) ! COME TICKS SETTLIN' 14 CLOSE 1 18 9 Never Hole 5.4(71.7) 15 BRAD PAISLEY (ARISTA NASHVILLE) SUGARLAND (MERCURY) 30 (BODY HEAD) BECOME MY MEAMf LOOK AFTER YOU FLATHEAD WE WILL S1UIOIETIES8E STILL 49 63 8 ï9 7 19 20 12 THE RYITELLIS(CHERRYrREE/DRGP THE THE POSTAL SERVICE (SUB POP) MODERN ROCK THE FRAY (EPIC) - - GIAy15LM1MNTERSCOPE) WE TAKIN' OVER INSIDE OUT TELL ME 20 19 4 Prayer Of The Refugee GEFFEN 68.1) 11 30 42 )4 x TEMAR UNDERWOOD (KINGS MOUNTAIN) DIDDY FEAT CHRISTINA AGUILERA (BAD BOY /ATLANTIC) BINMIIDIMT.TlNBLM'JI FOSS, FATAL LL'WMIEMW nEPoCR501N11fCDq TONIGHT (TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT) Hey There Delilah HOLLYWO ID (75.9) 1E 48 3 SILVA JAGUAR (SILVA JAGUAR /RPM CONSULTING) -DAJG 1's Not Over RMG (65.9) 17 POP 100: The by °op singles 8 tracks, according to mainstream top 40 radio audience impressions measured by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. and KOOL AID FINGER Paralyzer WIND-UP (68.9) 24 sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. See Chart Legend for rules and explanation; 0:007, VNU Business Media. Inc. and Nielsen SoundScan, Inc. All 22 35 rights reserved POP 100 AIRPLAY: Legend located below chart. SINGLES SALES: This Cata is used to compile both the Billboard Hot 100 and Pop 100. LIL' BASS FEAT. JT MONEY (PIPELINE) CAE.G W.R. Hang Me Up To Dry LAVA (7L4) 2f See Chart Legend for rules and explanations. A 2007. VNU Business Media. Inc. All rights reserved. HITPREDICTOR: See Chart Legend for rules and GIVE IT TO ME explanations. C 2007. Promosouad and HitPredictor are trademarks of Think Fast LLC. 23 1 TIMBALAND (MOSLEY/BLACKGROUND /INTERSCOPE) All tiese Dings] Hate (Revolve Around Me) zoMB4(66.9) 3( 1 THE PERFECT DRUG Janbi nMeA (74.4) 3E NINE INCH NAILS (NOTHING / INTERSCOPE)

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LLOYD 17 LIL SCRAPPY Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live Street Love 48568 /WARNER BROS. (-E98) THE INC. /UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 008554 /UMRG 13.98) BME/REPRISE KIRK FRANKLIN PRODIGY 78 Hero Return Of The Mac FO YO SODUGOSPO CENTRIC 7101E/ZOMBA (18.98) THE INFAMOUS 5534/KOCH (17.98) T.I. RICH BOY 54 King Rich Boy GRAND HUSTLE /ATLANTIC 83800 * /AG O ZONE 4 008556 * / INTERSCOPE (10.98) (11.98) ROBIN THICKE 26 MONICA The Mekings Of Me The Evolution Of Robin Thicke J 78960 * /RMG (18.98) STAR TRAK 006146* / INTERSCOPE (9.98) NE-YO MARQUES HOUSTON 57 In Words Veteran /I0JMG T.U.G. /UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 007925/UMRG (13.98) DEF JAM 004934* (13.98) PROJECT PAT 8BALL & MJG 17 Crook By Da Sock: The Fed Story Ridin High HYPNOTIZE MINDS 9D910 /S01Y MUSIC (18.98) BAD BOY SOUTH /BAD BOY 83970 * /AG (18.98) /COLUMBIA YOUNG JEEZY MACY GRAY 68 Let's Get It: ThLg Motivation 101 BIG JAM 004421 * / IDJMG (13.98) WILL.I.AM /GEFFEN 008576/INTERSCOPE (13.9E) CORPORATE THUGIJCEF PATTI LABELLE DEVIN THE DUDE 70 19 The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle Waitin' To Inhale) UMBRELLA 970109/BUNGALO (15.93) J PRINCE /RAP -A -LOT 4 LIFE 68563 /ASYLUM (17.98) RICK ROSS GERALD LEVERT 35 Fort Of Miami 16 In My Songs * /10.MG 43.98) ATLANTIC 100341/AG (18.98) SLIP-N- SLIDE/DEF JAM 0D6984 THE MCCLURKIN PROJECT JOSS STONE 3 Mot Praise You 17 Introducing Joss Stone GOSPO CENTRIC 69697/ZOMBA (17.98) VIRGIN 76268* (18.98) C. LIL WAYNE CRIME MOB ss Tha Carter II 18 10 Hated On Mostly CASH MONEY/UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 00524* /UMRG (13.98) CRUNK/G'S UP /REPRISE 44298/WARNER BROS. (18.98)

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 43 YUNG JOC New Joc City 19 15 9 * FutureSex /LoveSounds BOY 83937 * /AG JIVE 88062 / ZOMBA (18.98) BLOCK/BAD SOUTH (18..8) THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. MARY MARY Mary Mary 20 12 Greatest Hits 77733/SONY MUSC (18.98) BAD BOY 101830 * /AG (18.98) MY BLOCK/COLUMBIA. AMY WINEHOUSE 19 10 Back To Black For a comp(ete listing of the Hot R &B /I-ip -Hop Aibums, check out www.biliboard.co 11 UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 008428/UMRG (10.98) YOUNG JEEZY 17 11 The Inspiration E CORPORATE THUGZ/DEF JAM 007227 * /IDJMG 13.98) CORINNE BAILEY RAE Corinne Bailey Rae CAPITOL 66361 (12.98) THA DOGG POUND Dogg Chit GANGSTA ADVISORY 5539 /KOCH (17.98) CIARA Ciara: The Evolution LAFACE 03336/ZOMBA (18.98) C ARTIST ' LABEL PRETTY RICKY Ill IMPRINT 8 NUMBER DISTRIBUTING Late Night Special BLUESTAR /ATLANTIC 94603/AG (18.98) #1 STEPHEN MARLEY 1 1 2 Mind Contrd 2 WKS GHETTO YOUTHS/TUFF GONG/UNIVERsAL REPUBLIC 008354/LMRG BABY BOY DA PRINCE Across The Water EXTREME/TAKE FO'/UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 007608/UMRG (13.98) C DAMIAN "JR. GONG" MARLE'N Welcome To Jamrock GHETTO YOUTHS/TUFF GONG /UNIVERSAL REPIBLIC 005416 * /UMRG VARIOUS ARTISTS Interpretations: Celebrating The Music Of Earth, Wind & Fire STAX 2294 /CONCORD (18.98) Forever Bob Marley MADACY SPECIAL PRODUCTS 52245/MADACY ELLIOTT YAMIN Elliott Yamln HICKORY 90019 (18.98) SEAN PAUL The Trinity FANTASIA VP /ATLANTIC 83788 * /AG 26 Fantasia J 78962/RMG (18.98) MATISYAHU No Place To Be SOUNDTRACK CNE HAVEN /OR /EPIC 03374/SONY MUSIC C 2 Dreamgirls MUSIC WORLD /COLUMBIA 88953 /SONY MUSIC (18.98) MATISYAHU Youth BEYONCE MIM CR/EPIC 97695./SONY MUSIC 25 17 B'Day E COLUMBIA 90920* /SONY MUSIC (18.98) MATISYAHU Live At Stubb's BIRDMAN & LIL WAYNE CR/EPIC 96464/SONY MUSIC 23 16 Like Father, Like Son CASH MONEY/UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 007563 * /UMRG (13.98) RICHIE SPICE n The Streets To Africa DIDDY 5TH ELEMENT 1748 * /VP C+1 24 21 Press Play BAD BOY 83864/AG (18.98) BOB MARLEY Forever Gold SOUNDTRACK ST. CLAIR 5277 27 18 Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls 111. ATLANTIC 94676/AG (18.98) BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS Africa Unite: The Singles Collection TAMIA ISLANDTUFF GONG 005723/UME/IDJMG 33 30 Between Friends PLUS 1 3784 /IMAGE (15.98) JOSEPH ISRAEL Go-e Are The Days MARY J. BLIGE LIONS OF ISRAEL 7738 i 37 28 20 Reflections (A Retrospective) .'TRIARCH/GEFFEN 008112 * / INTERSCOPE (13.98) JONNY GREENWOOD Jonny Greerwood Is The Controller NAS TROJAN 80565/SANCTUARY 38 30 26 Hip Hop Is Dead E JAM /COLUMBIA 007229* /IDJMG (13.98) VARIOUS ARTISTS Reggae Gold 2006 OMARION VP 1759.0 39 >!1 21 I U.G. /EPIC /COLUMBIA 81038./SONY MUSIC (-8.98) BUJU BANTON Too Bad TYRESE (AKA BLACK -TY) GARGAMEL 10014* I 4D Alter Ego J 78963 /RMG (18.98) VARIOUS ARTISTS Strctly The Best Vol. 36 STEPHEN MARLEY %P 1770* . 41 Mind Control GHETTO YOUTHS/TUFF GONG /UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 008354/UMRG (13.93) 42 BOW WOW The Price Of Fame .11 COLUMBIA 87932/SONY MUSIC (18.98) JILL SCOTT Jill Scott Collaborations (18.98) a HIDDEN BEACH 00019 BETWEEN THE BULLETS rgeorge o't illboard.com JAY-Z Kingdom Come ROC -A- FELLA /DEF JAM 008045* /IDJMG 119.981 C±) GREATEST UNK YOUNG BUCK PLUCKS FIRST NO. 1 45 Beat'n Down Yo Block 21 (17.98) GAINER BIG OOMP 5973/KOCH Young Buck's second major -label release On R &B /Hip -Hop Albums, R. Kelly s 24 JOHN LEGEND Once Again G.O.O.D. /COLUMBIA 80323/SONY MUSIC 18.98 grant3 him his first No. 1 album. as "Buck "Happy People /U Saved Me" blocked CHRIS BROWN 70 Chris Brown JIVE 82876 /ZOMBA (18.98) the World" pockets the Hot Shot Debut on "Ca$hville" from No. 1. A yeas later, an album LUDACRIS 27 Release Therapy Top R &B Albums. of pre -G Unit material, "T.I.P.," on indie label DTP /DEF JAM 007224/IOJMG 113.98) /Hip -Hop THE on the 20 GAME Doctor's Advocate The rapper's latest takes hold at }o. 3 on Mass Appeal, became h :s thid entry GEFFEN 007933 * / INTERSCOPE 13.98 DOGG The Billboard 200 with a re- chart, peaking at No. 11. 19 SNOOP Tha Blue Carpet Treatment DOGGYSTYLE /GEFFEN 008023 * / INTERSCOPE 13.98 spectable 140,000 units. How- Noteworthy, too, is the re- B.G. AND THE CHOPPER CITY BOYZ 6 We Got This CHOPPA CITY 5700 /KOCH (17.98] ever, :t's off by 54% when corn - turn of Redman with "Red 15 Back By Thug Demand SLIP- N- SLIDE/ATLANTIC 83815 * /AG (18.98) pared with first -week receipts Gone Wild" at ND. 4, his first al- MARY J. BLIGE 6E The Breakthrough Ca$h- bum sinze "Malpractice" MATRIARCH /GEFFEN 005722` /INTERSCOPE 3.98/8 of his "Straight Outta CHRISTINA AGUILERA at No. 1 on R &B /Hip- 33 Back To Basics ville' when it opened at the bowed RCA 82639 /RMG 22.98 VARIOUS ARTISTS same mark in 2004. Hop in 2001. -Raphael George 17 Eminem Presents: The Re-Up SHADY 007885 * / INTERSCOPE (13.98)

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(R BUDDY .1ST TIME IN MY SOhIGS MUSIO SOULCHILD (ATLANTIC) YUNG JOC FEAT. MARQUES HOUSTON 8 (BLOCK/BAD BOY SOUTH/ATLANTIC) . m GERALD LEVERT iATLANTIC) I'M A FLIRT 12 OUTTA MY SYSTEM .PLEASE DON'T GO R. KELLY OR BOW WOW (FEAT. T.I. 8 T -PAIN) (COLUMBIA/JIVE /ZOMBA) BOW WOW (COLUMBIA) TANK (GOOD GAME /BLACKGROUND /UNIVE4iSAL MOTOWN) THIS IS WHY I'M HOT PARTY LIKE A ROCK STAR .BUDDY I r MIME (CAPITOL) DA SHOP BOYZ (ONDECK/UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC) MUSIO SOILCHILD (ATLANTIC) am 91 BUY U A DRANK (SHAWTY SNAPPIN') ON THE HOTLINE AND I AM TELLING YOU I'M NOT GOING T-PAIN FEAT. YUNG JOC (KONVICT /NAPPY BOY /JIVE /ZOMBA) PRETTY RICKY (BLUESTAR /ATLANTIC) JENNIFER HUDSON (MUSIC WORLD /COLUMBIA)

YOU I .31 CAN'T GET ENOUGH TAKE ME AS AM LLOYD FEAT. LIL' WAYNE INC. 3191 (THE /UNIVERSAL MOTOWN) TAMIA (PLUS 1 /IMAGE) MARY J. BUGE (MATRIARCH /GEFFEN/INTEHSCOPE) DON'T MATTER IRREPLACEABLE 0 a 2 CAN'T GET ENOUGH AKON (KONVICT /UPFRONT /SRC /UNIVERSAL MOTOWN) 1 äi BEYONCE (COLUMBIA) TAMIA (PLUS 1 /IMAGE) 7; LIKE A BOY WALK IT OUT IF I WAS YOUR MAN lb CIARA (LAFACE /ZOMBA) UNK (BIG OOMP /KOCH) JOE (JIVE / ZOMBA) LAST NIGHT IF I WAS YOUR MAN STRUGGLE NO MORE (THE MAIN EVENT) I BIDDY FEAT. KEYSHIA COLE (BAD BOY/ATLANTIC) JOE (JIVE /ZOMBA) ANTHONY HAMILTON, JAHEIM A MUSID SOILCHILD (ATLANTIC) ROCK YO HIPS . 17; WE TAKIN' OVER CHANGE ME ( CRIME MOB FEAT. LIL SCRAPPY (CRUNK /BME /REPRISE /WARNER BROS DJ KHALED (TERROR SQUAD /KOCH) RUBEN STUDDARD (J/RMG) Ii ) BECAUSE OF YOU WIPE ME DOWN MAKE YA FEEL BEAUTIFUL imit NE -Y0 (DEE JAM /IDJMG) LIL' BOOSIE FEAT. FOOD A WEBBIE (TRILL /ASYLUM /ATLANTIC) RUBEN STUDDARD ()/RMG) 2 STEP IT'S ME IRREPLACEABLE 11 SNITCHES iro UNK (BIG OOMP /KOCH) SWIZZ BEATZ ( UNIVERSAL MOTOWN) BEYONCE (COLUMBIA) POPPIN' COME WITH ME WHAT'S MY NAME S 32 it CHRIS BROWN FEAT. JAY BIZ ( JIVE/ZOMBA) SAMMIE (ROWDY/UNIVERSAL MOTOWN) BRIAN MCKNIGHT (WARNER BROS.) PLEASE DON'T GO YA BE DOO 11 271 MAKE FEEL BEAUTIFUL SHOO (NO WORDS) it -( TANK (GOOD GAME/BLACKGROUND /UNIVERSAL MOTOWN) RUBEN STUDDARD (J /RMG) MACY GRAY (WILL.I.AM/GEFFEN) ICE BOX ONE MORE THM'I FRIENDS 6 21 OMABION (T.U.G. /COLUMBIA) TYRESE (J/RMG) FREDDIE JACKSON (ORPHEUS)

# GO GETTA I 9 16I LIKE THIS WHEN SEE U ID YOUNG JEEZY FEAT. R. KELLY ( CORPORATE THUGZ /DEF JAM /IDJMG) FEAT. EVE (MUSIC WORLD /COLUMBIA) I FANTASIA (J /RMG) 2ITHROW SOME D'S D RUNAWAY LOVE IFLISTEN 12 IL RICH BOY FEAT. P0L0W DA DON (ZONE 4/INTERSCOPE) DI. LUDACRIS FEAT. MARY J. BUGE (DTP/DEF JAM /IDJMG) BEYONCE (MUSIC WORLD /COLUMBIA) GET IT SHAWTY GIVE IT TO ME ® ' DEERPE STI LL In LLOYD (THE INC. / UNIVERSAL MOTOWN) T (TOLEY/BLACKGROUNO /INTERSCOPE) RICK JAMES (STONE CITY) POP, LOCK & DROP IT STRUGGLE NO MORE (THE MAIN EVENT) FORCE OF NATURE HUEY (HITZ COMMITTEE/JIVE /ZOMBA) ANTHONY HAMILTON, JAHEIM A MUSH] SOULCHILD (ATLANTIC) SUNSHINE ANDERSON (MUSIC WORLD) 1111 _ ® WHEN I SEE U . BE WITHOUT YOU . SIMPLE THINGS FANTASIA (J /RMG) 111111 MARY J. BLIGE (GEFFEN/ INTERSCOPE) ELISABETH WITHERS (BLUE NOTENIRGIN) PROMISE CHANGE ME ..SEPTEMBER CURA (LAFACE/ZOMBA) 6 1 RUBEN STUDDARD (J /RMG) _KIRK FRANKLIN (STAX/CONCORD) IN MY SONGS 47 MAKE IT RAIN IAPOLOGIZE GERALD LEVERT (ATLANTIC) `I FAT JOE FEAT. LIL WAYNE (TERROR SQUAD/IMPERIALNIRGIN) K-CI (HEAD START/BUNGALO) - TAKE ME AS I I LOVE YOU HEAVEN AM 48 WANNA MARY J. BLIGE ( MATRIARCH /GEFFEN /INTERSCOPE) . AKON FEAT. SNOOP DOGS (KONVICT/UPFRONT /SRC /UNIVERSAL MOTOWN) JOHN LEGEND (G.O.O.D. /COLUMBIA) AND I AM TELLING YOU I'M NOT GOING GET BUCK .. TELL ME WHAT WE'RE GONNA DO NOW 49 JENNIFER HUDSON (MUSIC WORLD /COLUMBIA) 7 YOUNG BUCK (G- UNIT/ INTERSCOPE) II JOSS STONE FEAT. COMMON (VIRGIN) TOP BACK 50 CIRCLE 2 PIECES T.I. (GRAND HUSTLE/ATLANTIC) MARQUES HOUSTON (TU.G. /UNIVERSAL MOTOWN) CARL THOMAS (UMBRELLA/BUNGALO)

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UNTIL YOU COME BACK TO ME 123 DON'T MATTER . ndicates New ReWase. 1 2 9 MOUNTAIN) Choy - I HONT /SRC/UNIVERSAL 1*I £J1YSTAL DOVE STARRING DI GAMBLE (KINGS MOTOWN) ARTI ST/Tide/LABFL(SCore) GET TO THE MONEY aisTHIS IS WHY I'M HOT REEC (BULLS EYE/FACE2FACE) MIME (CAPITOL) R &B /HIP -HOP AIRPLAY LISTEN ICE BOX I'm A Flirt ZOMBA (76.6) BEYONCE (MUSIC WORLD/COLUMBIA) 1111111 OMARION (T.U.G. /COLUMBIA) COME CLOSE NIGHT Buy You A Drank (SJawty Snappin) ZOMBA 034.0) Like A Boy ZOMBA ) III 3D (BODY HEAD) BIDDY FEAT. KEYSHIA COLE (BAD BOY /ATLANTIC) (73. II Rock Yo lips WARNER BROS. (73.8) 1 I,,TONIGHT (TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT) YOU SILVAJAGUAII ( SILVA JAGUAR /RPM CONSULTING) LLOYD FEAT. LIL' WAYNE (THE INC. /UNIVERSAL MOTOWN) Because Of You IDJMG (77.1) BUSSA MOVE GLAMOROUS (74.5) STEVE AUSTIN FEAT. TURA TUM (YMC) FERGIE FEAT. LUDACRIS (WILL.I.AM/A &M /INTERSCOPE) II Shawty UNNEFSAL MOTOWN (85.3) AINT NO LOVE SONG ON THE HOTLINE I See You MG (82.3) . CORYLAVEL FEAT. PHIZEK (LEWIS ENTERTAINMENT) PRETTY RICKY (BLUESTAR /ATLANTIC) 1THROW SOME D'S GIVE IT TO ME Outra My SYS1em COLUMBIA (893) u RICH BOY FEAT. P0L0W DA DON (ZONE 4/INTERSCOPE) TIMBALAND (MOSLEY/BLACKGROUND /INTERSCOPE) IN DA YOU GOT BUMP TRUNK BECAUSE OF We Takin' Over KOCH (71.3) I. SHELBY ST. JAMES FEAT. THE TRUTH (SHUGA SHACK) NE -YO (DEF JAM/IDJMG) BLAST Come With Me UNI ERSAL MOTOWN (82.8) THIS IS WHY I'M HOT SAY IT RIGHT I MIMS (CAPITOL) NELLY FURTADO (MOSLEY/GEFFEN / INTERSCOPE) MI It Ta INIERSCOPE Give Me (83.2) WHAT BOYZ LIKE THROW SOME D'S óncnymouSIOJMG(80 3) PIT A CROW (BLACK B) 11111 RICH BOY FEAT. POLDW DA DON (ZONE 4 /INTERSCOPE) ilia Diamond:. IDJMG (84.5) BOY LOOKA HERE THE WAY I LIVE RICH BOY (ZONE 4 /INTERSCOPE) BABY BOY DA PRINCE FEAT. LIL BOOSIE (UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC) Lock U Down UNIV RSA!. MOTOWN (76.9) I'M A FLIRT ®. BUY U A DRANK (SHAWTY SNAPPIN') 111 R. KELLY FEAT. T.I. A T-PAIN (COLUMBIA/JIVE/ZOMBA) T -PAIN FEAT. YUNG JOC (KONVICT /NAPPY BOY /JIVE/ZOMBA) PRHYTHMIC AIRPLAY 6 e DI MAKE IT RAIN i 1 ) T -PAIN FEAT. YUNO JOC (KONVICT/NAPPY BOY/JIVE/ZOMBA) r FAT JOE FEAT. LIL WAYNE (TERROR SQUAD/IMPERIAWIRGIN) Give It Ti Me INTERSCOPE (80.3) GO GETTA 1 s ? WORLDWIDE JACKIE CHAIN (TOUCHZONE /FACE2FACE) YOUNG JEEZY FEAT. R. KELLY (CORPORATE THUGUDEF JAM /IDJMG) Because 01 You IDJMG 71.1) 9 I REMEMBER.., OUTTA MY SYSTEM Buy You A Drank (Sawty Snappin) ZOMBA (72.5) 13 16 MELISA MORGAN (LU ANN /ORPHEUS) BOW WOW (COLUMBIA) YOU Go Getta IDJac (65.5) 15 BO. I Tried INTERSCOPE (70.3) 18 1 UNTIL THE END OF TIME I LOST WITHOUT U . FREDDIE JACKSON ( ORPHEUS) ROBIN NICKE (STAR TRAK/INTERSCOPE) CI A Boy ZOMBA (72.t) 21 MI like ®GIVE IT TO ME Ii'I TRIED BE [With! Liar COLUMBIA(76.0) 22 TIMBALAND (MOSLEY/BLACKGROUND /INTERSCOPE) BONE THUGSN- HARMONY FFAT. AKON (FULL SUflFACE/INTERSCOPE) 18 UN 2 Step (CCH (74.5) 24 IIINSIDE OUT WHAT GOES AROUND...COMES AROUND PAUL When It yeas Me RMG (70.9) 2 19 TEMAR UNDERWOOD (KINGS MOUNTAIN) JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE (JIVE /ZOMBA) CRI Rock Yo Hips WARNER BROS. (67.7) KOOL AID WALK IT OUT DJ LIL' BASS FEAT. IT MONEY (PIPELINE) UNK (BIG OOMP /KOCH) BA We TAW Over KOCH )7:.01 CALL ON ME LIKE A BOY /nonymous IDJMG (756) JANET A HELLT (VIRGIN) CIARA (LAFACE / ZOMBA) L4T B' -'= VALE °ABOLOI. II'M ON IT ®. BEAUTIFUL LIAR Diamond: JONG (00.9) LENARD FEAT. PAPA REU (CLEARVISION) BEYONCE A SHAKIRA (MUSIC WORLD /COLUMBIA) YD MYA FEAT. LIL WA _ock U Oown UNIVERSAL MOTOWN (72.1) GET BUCK GET IT SHAWTY YOUNG BUCK (G- UNIT /INTERSCOPE) IIIIII LLOYD (THE INC. /UNIVERSAL MOTOWN) ® U SHOULDA SEEN HER ON MYSPACE 2 STEP ADULT RIB AND RHYTHMIC AIRPLAY: 72 adult R&B stations and 68 rhythmic stations are 24 DI electronically monitored by Nielsen Broadcast Data System., 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A 2007 UNK (BIG OOMP /KOCH) JUD NESTER (ABSTRACT WORKSHOP) VW Business Media, Inc. and Nielsen SoundScan Inc. HOT RAB /HIP-HOP SINGLES SALES: this data WHEN IT WAS ME is used to compile Hot REG/Hip-Hop Songs. A 2007 VNU Business Media, Inc. and Nielsen LET'S FALL IN LOVE AGAIN all SoundScan, Inc. I.TPREDICTOR: A 2007, Promosquad and HitPredictor are trademarks of RACHEL BROWN (URBAN MUSIC GROUP/FACE2FACE) PAULA DEANDA (ARISTA/RMG) . -kink Fast LLC.

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CIO HOT COUNTRY SONGS W < Artist TITLE Artist we,W TITLE ä= PRODUCER (S.NGWRITEF) IMPRINT & NUMOEF / PRQAO ION LAP' S E á3 3ó PRODUCER (SC:NGWRITER1 IM'RI'T & NUMBER / PROMOTION LABEL a a r3 á3 Ná 3ó Carol na Rain LAST DOLLAR (FLY AWAY) Tim McGraw ISN'T SHE 31 #1 1 31 35 E01111 P. R. HAR B I N) 0 B.GALIMORE,T.MCGRAW,D.SMITH (W.K.ALPHIN) 0 CURB) B LAC K,CARCLI NA RAIN 3H. 3/ YER, DOUGLAS, WASTED Carrie Underwood THAT KIND OF CAT Sa ah Buxton 2 33 38 LYRIC STREE BRIGHT (T.V:RGES,M.GREEN,H.LINDSEY) O ARISTA/ARISTA NASHVILL; O. HUFF,C.ASSEMAN (S.RU(TCAJ.STOVER,G.BARNHILL) The Lonesome BEER IN MEXICO Kenny Chesney I GOT MORE Cole Deggs And 1 32 37 COLUMB CANNON,K.CIESNEY (K.CHESNEY) O AN?, Si1'Ir% 'A. WRIGH' e.RJTHERFORs (._COLLINS,R.RUTHERFORD) STAND Rascal Flatts ALL MY FRIENDS SAY Lul e Bryan 4 34 40 CAPI-OLNASHVILLI HUFF,RASCA- FLATTS (B.DALY.D.ORTON) O LYRIC STREE" I STEVENS (L.3RYAN,J.SWVEIS,L.WILSON) C Craig Morgan SETTLIN' Sugarland Up Mann TOUGH 35 5 37 50 BIOKEN Bt7:. GALLIMORE,4.BUSH,J.NETTLES (J.NETTLES,K.BUSH.T.OWENS) 0 MERCURY Q MORGAN P.CDONNELL,C.S'BGALL (M. CRISWELL,J.LEATHERS) 0 audience LittN Big Town ANYWAY Martina McBride A LITTLE MORE YOU 35 5 i RC/ impreaions, a KIRKPAIRICX,LITTLE B3 DNN (W.KIRKPATRICK,K. ROADS, RSWEET,K.FAIRCHILD,J.WEETBROOK) 0 EOUI 1 MCBRIDE (A.MCBRIDE,B.WARREN,B.WARREN) 0 Joe Nichols singer logs hit;- SAY YES Cusy Drake I'LL WAI1 FOR YOU 7 41 42 37 U. DRAKE,3 DEKER (LAMS 3.SCHLITZ,J.TURNER) OBG MACH CANNON (H.ALLEN,B.ANOERSON) Co UNIVERSAL SOUTH fifth hip 10, m Tha Wreckers HIGH MAINTENANCE WOMAN Toby Keith TENNESSEE 38 Whiting "IA ER .. LEVENTI4LR.DEPOFI (- .HAFP) 0 MAVERICI.WARr 3ROS./WE - LEITH (T.KErH,T.WILSON,D.SIMPSON) 0 SHOW DOG NASHVILL Q Be Dc n' DIRTY GIRL Terri Clark GOOD DIRECTIONS Billy Currington 48 48 39 CHAMBERLIN (L.BRYAN,R.THIBODEAU) 0 MERCURI Somefhin' í1. FUNDIS 5E.FUTHERFORD,T'SIAPIRO) B' Bentley LIVIN' ODR LOVE SONG Jason Michael Carroll LONG TRIP ALONE Dierks 10 Right." which 45 52 40 NASHVILLE 7. GEHMAN (J M.CARROL.G MTCHELL,T.GALLOWAY) 0 AR STA NASHVIL BEAVERS (SBOGARD,B.BEAVERS,D.DENTLEY) 0 CAPITOL hit N&.lin O And Waite A WOMAN'S LOVE Alan Jackson MISSING YOU 2007 Alison Krauss Join 34 11 December 2005. 41 38 41 O ROUND,' KRAUSS (A. ACKSON) DO ARISTA NASHVILLE. J. WAITE,S.BACGETT (J.VAITS M.LEONARD,C.SANFORO) 3on Jov A FEELIA' LIKE THAT Gary Allan (YOU WANT TO) MAKE A MEMORY 39 12 42 ISLAND /MERC U "NRIGHT (D _.MURPHY.I.DEAN,K.TRIBBLE) 0 MCA NASHVILLE D. HUFF (..30I JOVI,R.SVBDHA,D.CHILD) Ca- Narine Brit MOMEN1S Emerson Drive WHAT I DID LAST NIGHT 42 13 43 Ri LEO,T.GENTFY (A.TATE,S.TATE,D.BERG) 0 MIDAS /NEW REVOLUTIO'. B. BEAVERS (C.BRITT,B.P SS.F) SHE AIN T RIGI-T Lee Brice TICKS Brad Paisley 14 44 D. JOHNSON N.IULANEY,W.MOBLEY) G AWLUM.CU' OGERS (B.LAISLEY,K.LOVELACE,T.OWENS) 0 ARISTA NASHVILLE (I.THRASHEI Trent Tomlinson Keith Urban /© JUST MIGHT HAVE HER RADIO ON 45 STUPID SOY 3 NOT LISTEQ O LYRIC STREE HUFF,K.URB11N (S.SUXTON,D.BRYANT,D.BERG) e CAPITOL NASHVILL LISTE) (JOT Singh draws Ingram BOMSHEL STOMF Bomshel LIPS OF AN ANGEL Jack 16 46 13.6 Nihon C HOWARDE ?ITTARELL (B JI KRISTY O.,E.PITTARELLI,C.CLARK) 00 Cu" STOVER ( A. WINKLER, R. HANSON, L .GARVEYM.KING,M.R00DEN,B.H)WES) 0 BIG MACHINE Q Lawrence imprssions in LAST GGOD TIME Flyamille Train FIND OUI WHO YOUR FRIENDS ARE Tracy 17 47 rLYNNVILLE TRAIN. D.BAI RIE C. WISEMAN.N.COTY) SHOW DOC NASHVIL. _AWRENCE, .KING (C.BEATHARD.E.HILL) ®O ROCKY COMFORT /COE, fourth chart Turner I NEED 1 OU Tim McGraw Wth Faith Hill 48 ME AND GOD Josh 18 wed. the B. .1ITH (D.C.LEE,T.LANE) CURB ROGERS (J.- URNER) 0 MCA NASHVIL GALLIMORL,T.MCGRAV,03 O chart s biggest'": Lambert DON'T MAKE ME Blake Shelton FAMOUS IN A SMÁLL TOWN Miranda 49 19 54 G COLUMN 'MAN IM 4ANNON- GOODMAN. D. BRYANT.D.BERGI o. WARNER BROSiE '. increase (up F.LIDDEL-M.WRUCKE (A.LR,AERTT.HOWARD) George Strait GOD DON'T MAKE MISTAKES Jame O'Neal WRAPPED 20 tU: n) 50 M,BRIGHT (A PETRAGLIF- H._LIDSEY) CARTO. NASHVII.I I ALLANY LIRAIT (e:ROBISON) Ch is Young LUCKY NAN Montgomery Gentry YOU'RE SONNL. LOVE ME 51 cp21 21 WRIGHT,R.:UTHERFORD (D.C.LEE,D.TURNBULL) 0 COLUMAIC B.CANNCN (R_GORLEY,B 31NF30N) 0F' ace Adkin STARTIN' WITH ME Jake Owen I WANNA FEEL SOMETHING T 52 22 21 CARTE). NASHVIL... ';:H (J 3WEN,K.MARVELL,J.RITCHEY) 0 RC.. C. BEATHARD It.BEARD.T*o:uS (D.C.LEE.T.LANE) J FALL LIey Walker LOST IN THIS MOMENT Big & Rich 59 53 24 23 ASYLUM -CL:'- RICH,B.KENNY (K,ANDERSON,R.CLAWSON,J.D.RICH) O WARNER BROS./WRr. K.STEGAL_ (c.MILLS,S.EMVYE,S.MINOR) MISSING YEARS Li the Texas JOHNNY CASH Jason Aldean 57 54 CD 25 2' @ A.S.MART.N PHOWELL,)AEBEN,D.GRAY) 3 MONTA u. KNOX (J.RCH,V.MCGEHE,R.CLAWSON) 0 BROKEN BAC. Second single S eve Holy DIXIE LULLABY Pat Green COME CN RAIA 35 25 26 23 from 2006 win- 55 44 43 GEHMAN,J ?OLLARD (P.GREEN,PDAVIS,J.POLLARD) 0 BN, I? JOHNECN e.JOHNSOI,PILNCH) ner d USA Dutoven .hapma l TEARDROPS ON MY GUITAR Taylor Swift 56 HOUSE _IKE THAT 42 27 31 R.TERMINI,B f R.JOHNSON) Co CATEGORI Q CHAPMAN T.SWIFT,L.ROSE) 0 BIG MACHINE Network's J.WALKERJR. MORE Boceie LynnU A DIFFERENT WORLD Bucky Covington "Nashville Star' 51 57 48 28 B. CHANCEY 4Y.LYNNE,D116R3AN) O UIIVRRSAL SOL! i' 'A A. MILLER,..OLIVER (M.NESLER,J.HANSON,T.MARTIN) LYRIC STREE CD bow! with SPOKEN LIKE MAN Baise Larsen I WONDER Kellie Pickier 42 30 ?3 601,100 impres- 58 GAN- , B'. Q CHANCEY E. PICKLER ,C.LINDSEYA.MAYO,K.ROCHELLE) O BNi I. JOHNSON,F.L.FEEK (DfRASER,E.HILL,J.KEAR) 0 sion! at 21 mon- CALLING ME Fea:Lring Don Henley GUYS LIKE ME Eric Church 59 53 56 53 IQ 29 24 ..JOYCE D. HUFF CAITO. NASHVI_. (E.CHURCH,D.RUTTAN) O CAPITOL NASHVILL! itored stations. CAMSEMAN,A.105)FF) 0 -irk McGraw, THESE ARE MY PEOPLE Rodney Atkins mc SUSPIC ONS 56 I_ 26 B.GALLIA10R3 (O. MALLC Y ,RHCCORMICK,E.RARBITT,E.STEVENS) 0 CUBE T. HEWITT (R-RUTHERFORD,D.BERG) 0 CURB

DATA PeOVIUEt AY ; ttt H I1"PR 1=I)ICi l'C)R O Sse chart legend for rules and explanations. Yellin, indicates 'ecentry tested title, indicates New Rease

Chart Rank ARTI£T. - i11e1ABELqScore) C, Oar. Ra 1k ARTIST/Title/tie-L. (Score) Chart Ran) ARTIS'/T T 3rLABEL')Score)

COUVTRY Good 1lrectirns MERCUEY (90.7) 9 Lucky Man coLBMeu(94.7) 21

CAPI-OL NA>HVILLE (82.6) 10 Startin' With Me RCA (88.2) 22 Last Dolar (Fly Away) CURB 182.7) 1 Long Trip Alone 11 A Different World LYRE STREET (76.7) 27 Wasted ARISTA NASHVILLE (81.9) 2 A Woman's Love 'RISTA NASHVILLE (88.4)

12 I Wonder RNA (84.8) 28 Stan! LYRIC STREET (87.9) 4 A Feelin' Like That Mta NASHVILLE (81.8) 13 Tough BROKEN BOW (88.3) 35 Sefflin' MERCURY (89.6) 5 Moments Riots (31.8t 14 Dirty Girl ce (79.9) 39 Anyway RCA (80.7) 6 Ticks ARISTA NARHVIL.E (85.1) (88.4) 17 You're Gonna Love Me RCA (82.21 51 Ill Wal For You UNIVERSAL SOUTH (91.5) 7 Find Du' Who Your Friends Are ROCKY COMFORT

13 I Wanna Feel Something cAPrroL (852) 52 High Maintenance Woman snow DOG NASHVILLE (78.7) 8 Don't Make Me WARNER BRCS, (87.7)

Don't miss anotier important BETWEEN THE BULLETS w)essL Iboard.corn R &R COUNTRYI)AIIY McGRAW PLAYS MONOPOLY ON AIR, SALES Chart- topping debuts or The Billboard 200 Previously, McGraw had ne -et gone more and Top Country Albums give Tim McGraw than a year between char -toping singles P I)AT E plenty of reason to celebrate, hut two radio since "Don't Take the Girl' be_arne his first Visit wwaradioandreoards.com to sign up for your free daily honors add to the merriment. As "Let It Go" No. 1 in May 1994. Country Radio Blast. storms the retail lists, lead s_ngle "Last Dollar The new album's seconc sirgLe swipes the RaclioanclRec,orcis.corn (Fly Away)" gains 2.3 million aud_ence impres- Hot Shot Debut at No. 4 on l=ot Country sions and hops 2 -1 on Hct Coun_zy Songs. ongs. Arriving with 726,000 impressions at

HOT OUNTR- SONGS: 123 country stations are electronically monitored by Nielsen Broadcast rate The track is McGraw's 22nd trip to the 08 monitored stations, a iret with wife Faith Systems. 24 hewn a day. 7 days a w -ek. Airpower awarded to songs appearing In the top 20 on Goth the BUS Alrpl.y 3rd Audience chars for the first time with increases in both detections and Hill "I Need You" becomes the couple's audience (il 200- ANU Business Melia. Inc. All rights reserved. summit. It's his first since "Back When" led titled HITPRECICTOW:U 2007, Promosqu -d and HitPredictor are trademarks of Think Fast LLC. the Dec. 18, 2004, chart, markir_g his longest fourth duet to appear on Hot Cnuntry Songs. ALL C- (ARTS: 5 Chart Legend ferrules and explanations. stretch between No. 1 sir_gles to date. -Wade Jsssen

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14 Nielsen Nielsen Broadcast Data SoundScan 1 Systems HOT_ LA1 I N SONGS- x ' TITLE Artist Y W TITLE Artist áti Pi HONGWRITERI IMPRINT ` PROMO, 9/2 (SONGWRITER) IMPRINT / PROMOTION LA LLAVE DE MI CORAZON Juan Luis Guerra Y 140 TUS PALABRAS Banda El Recodo 38 41 26 f. ENTERTAINMENT At No. 35, Into - GROUP (L.L.DIAZ) FOrN. ESE Conjunto Primaveral SI TU NO ESTAS Sin Bandera 3 5 cable's "Dame 27 30 28 18 o J. GUILLEN (G.GLESS) FONOVI AOUEIRO (R.ARBELO) SONY BMG Un Beso" C_ IGUAL QUE AYER Rakim & Ken -v COMO YO 5 7 3 NADIE TE HA AMADO Yuridl(r LOS 28 32 25 16 MAGNIFICOS (K. VASOUEZ,J.NIEVES,R.PINA) PINA /UNIVERSAL LATA returns to the III 1J. BON JOVI,R.SAMBORA,D.CHILD) SONY BMG NI TE LO AGRADEZCO, PERO NO Alejandro Sanz Featuring Shakira chart one month TODO SE DERRUMBO Pepe Aguilar 6 2 29 24 36 23 A.SANZ,LPEREZ (A.SANZ) WARNER LAI II. ;NDRO,A.MAGDALENA) after its debut EMI TELE. '- TU RECUERDO Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari De Chambao Y Tommy Torres 1 TAL 5 7 3 VEZ Los Primos De Durango with a 27% 30 34 29 29 1 TTORRES (TTORRES) SONY BMG NOR _ARREAL) MAR INTERNACIC': -.. DETALLES Los Tigres Del Norte audience gain. Y AQUI ESTOY K-Paz De La Sierra Duet With Ana Gabriel 9 4 17 44 38 31 LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE (N.HERNANDEZ) FONO.L ® , SIERRA (A.GABRIEL) DISH /EDIME'. MANDA UNA SENAL Mana LOBO DOMESTICADO Valentin Elizalde 7 2 4 1 32 33 27 21 F. OLVERA,A.GONZALEZ (FOLVERA) WARNER LAl l'. :ALOE (J.SEBASTIAN) UNIVERSAL LATNI. AMAR ES LO QUE QUIERO David Bisbal NO SE DE ELLA (MY SPACE) Don Omar Featuring Wisin & 11 9 6 25 31 Yandel S.KRYS (D.DE MARIA) 33 20 CO UNIVERSAL LAThr. LANDRON,NELY (W.O. LANDRON,E.LIND) VI /MAC H E PEGAO Wisin & Yandel Featuring Los Vaqueros NADA PUEDE 9 10 12 9 26 32 CAMBIARME Paulina Rubio WISIN (J. 21 8 YANDEL.NESTY L.MORERA.L.VEGUILLA) WY /MACHL ..,QUEIRO (F.MONTESINOS) UNIVERSAL L SOLA Hector "El Father DAME UN BESO Intocable 10 9 6 1 35 H. DELGADO (G.C. PADILLA,H.L DELGADO) VI /MACH: 0= '.'IINOZ,R.MAR'INE, :ALERTING) EMI TELL'. BENDITA TU LUZ Mana HOY TENGO GANAS DE TI 1' 8 18 i 23 46 Ricardo Montaner F.OLVERA,A,GONZALEZ (F.OLVERA,S.VALLIN) WARNER LAIIR- 23 LA NOCHE PERFECTA El Chapo De Sinaloa NOT SNOT DON'T MATTER Akan 14 13 8 1 37 E. PEREZ (R.RUB10) 111 Proving his DEBIT ERES PARA MI Julieta Venegas multiformal NO TE PIDO FLORES army Lu 16 34 13 38 J. VENEGAS,C.LOPEZ (J.VENEGAS.A.TIJOUX) SONY BMG NC T 18U,'.JT appeal, Akon L'z :EU: SHORTY SHORTY Xtreme SI TU ME QUISIERAS LU 14 12 14 2 scores his third 39 41 - 39 S.TEJADA (S.TEJADA) LA CALLE /UNIVISIC'. : OCHOA (M.SANDOVAL) WARNER L: career entry on QUE HICISTE Jennifer Lopez COMO ENTENDER Jennifer Pena 15 15 21 15 40 36 23 23 ANTHONY,J.REYES IJ .IEYES.J.ROMERO.M.ANTHONY) EPIC /SONY BMG N0 ='c Hot Latin Songs. RYS.J.PENA (J.PENA,O.BERMUDEZ) UNIEI CADA VEZ QUE PIENSO EN TI Los Creadorez Del Pasito Duraguense De Alfredo Ramirez ESO Y MAS Joan Sebastian 18 10 3 47 45 41 I ARTE) ''IR17 CORRAL DISA TDIMO'JL. [ BASTIAN (J.SEBASTIAN) MUSART/BA. GREATEST LA OTRA Ilegales Featuring Monchy Y Alexandra CUANDO BAJA LA MAREA Diana Reye' 22 24 6 17 42 43 42 32 GAINER .,;LTEL,J.C.CAMPOS) "DRENO (C.ARRANGO.M. CYRE) MUSIMEX /UNIVERSAL LEI UN IDIOTA COMO YO Durrin Y SI VOLVIERA A NACER Alegres De La Siena 19 8 46 49 33 R.TREVIZO) I 11) LISTED (P.SOSA) EDIMAL . SI NOS QUEDARA POCO TIEMPO Chayanne FLACA O GORDITA Olga Tanon 18 17 19 44 35 43 34 RUIZ) SONY BMG NON -, ADA (O.TANON,J.L.MORIN,V. TOS SANTOS) UNR BEAUTIFUL LIAR BELLO EMBUSTERO Beyonce & Shakira DON'T CRY Toby Loce 29 22 20 45 31 26 13 "`, SERIKSENIEHERMMISENAGHOSTLDENCH) rESM. MUSIC WURLDCOWMBL4;50NY BMA r; !: HEZ (M.DE JESUS BAEZ.M.JHAVIS,J. SE JESUS PINEDA RAMOSE. PEREZ,NEW WRITER) SONY MG rN., SIENTE EL BOOM Tito "El Bambino" Featuring Randy EL HOMBRE DE NEGRO Los Huracanes Del Narre 28 37 21 With a 26% 46 40 40 DEXTER.'. VWN (TITO EL BAMBINO.R.ORTIZ.DE LA GHETTO.JOWELL,DJ GIANNI EMI TELL', HURACANES DEL NORTE (M. RUVALCABA) UNA:'. increase in CHICA VIRTUAL DJ Nelson Featuring Arcangel INVIERNO Rea, 27 44 22 47 42 35 11 DJ (N. NELSON DIAZA.SANTOS) UMS /UNIVERSAL LATI'. listener '.BRIAN (C. BRANT,M. PORTMANN) SONY BMG IL PEG ATE Ricky Martin impressions, MI CORAZONCITO a 39 39 23 48 37 30 Aventul R.TAVARE.T.TORRES) 26 SONY BMG NOR, ANTOS,L.SANTOS (A.SANTOS) PREMIUM I. "Pegate" soars ME MUERO La 5A Estacion ENAMORADO Gustavo Laureano 24 21 20 10 a 50 49 A AVILA (N.JIM to new peak. Q SONY BMG NO0 MARTEEN,G.LAUREANO (G.LAUREANO.MARTEEN) UNIVERSAL L:, QUE LLOREN Ivy Queen MIL HERIDAS Cuisillos 25 20 15 50 M.PESANTE (M.I.PESANTE) UNIVISION © ® I LISTED (NOT LISTED) MUSART /Bid

.TOpATIN ALBUMS,. x vt.i7 tiW t, ARTIST Title ARTIST Title ctir 01 Wú ARTIST Title .1trT & NUMBER,. DISTRIBUTING LABEL (PRICE) r.'. -O3 E3 3c 3ó rs- 3 E3 3c 3ó -RIN[ & NUMBER 1 DISTRIBUTING LABEL (PRICE) á3 3c 3ó IMPRINT 8 NUMBER / DISTRIBUTING LABEL (PRICE) d°a JENNIFER LOPEZ Como Ama Una Mujer GUSTAVO LAUREANO Kingcallero Del Amor LEO DAN La Historia 8 26 9 9 51 22 11 co ED 1 ER r c 78149 /SONY BMG NORTE .18 981 NIVERSAL LATINO 008587 (13.98) 'IV BMG NORTE 02936 (14.98) LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE Detalles Y Emociones LOS PANCHOS Eternamente... La Historia VALENTIN ELIZALDE En Vivo Vol. II 27 52 44 28 21 O FONOVISA 353044/UG (12.98) 2 ©© SONY BMG NORTE 06708 (14.98) +O 1VERSAL LATINO 004333 (9.98) GRUPO BRYNDIS Solo Pienso En Ti DJ NELSON Flow La Discoteka 2 LOS HUMILDES VS. LA MIGRA Los Humildes Vs. La Migra 3 39 44 28 58 69 53 DISA 721017 (10.98) O+ 0 F_OW 290015/UNIVERSAL LATINO (14.98) _AFINO 41593 BC' (6.98) IVY QUEEN Sentimiento BRONCO / LOS BUKIS / LOS TEMERARIOS BBT ALICIA VILLARREAL La Historia... Mis Exitos 4 29 25 19 7 54 UNIVISION 311140/UG r0NOVISA 352772/ÚG ® (13.98) (10.98) NEMUSIC 653481 /UNIVERSAL LATINO (14.98 CD /DVD: s JUAN LUIS GUERRA Y 440 La Llave De Mi Corazon RAKIM & KEN -Y Masterpiece: Nuestra Obra Maestra KINTO SOL Los Hijos Del Maiz 1 30 23 21 55 41 43 30 EMI TELEVISA r. r'INA 270183 /UNIVERSAL LATINO (15.98) UNIVISION 311038/UG (12 -98) GREATEST MANA Amar Es Combatir 2 LOS TUCANES DE TIJUANA El Papa De Los Pollitos AVENTURA God's Project 31 21 18 3 56 48 57 5 GAINER I INA 63661 (18.98) L}1 NIVISION 310947/ÚG (13.98) UNY BMG NORTE (13-98) VARIOUS ARTISTS Don Ornar Presenta: El Pentagono LOS HOROSCOPOS DE DURANGO Desatados JENNIFER PENA Dicen Que El Tiempo 7 32 17 12 4 57 40 32 16 NSA 720955 (11.98) 4' UNIVISION 310378. UG (12.98)

1i1ARCO ANTONIO SOLIS La Historia Continua.. Parte III LUNY TUNES & TAINT Mas Flow: Los Benjamins AB OUINTANILLA III PRESENTS *JASA ALL SIAM From Rumba Kipp To Kumba AA Ss, 8 3 1 1 33 24 22 1 58 43 34 2 112961 + C,AS FLOW 230013/MACHETE (15.98) - - 97 (15.981 AVENTURA K.O.B.: Live MONCHY & ALEXANDRA Exitos VALENTIN ELIZALDE La Historia: Homenaje A Gallo De Oro" 9 2 5 2 34 27 30 11 59 46 27 9 13 PREMIUM LAll'. . \ORTE (18.98 CD /DVD) + ,I & N 50191 /SONY BMG NORTE (13.98) NFLIusic 05723/SONY BMG NORTE (11 -98) C VALENTIN ELIZALDE Vencedor ALACRANES MUSICAL La Mejor... Coleccion ALEJANDRO SANZ El Tren De Los Momentos 4 3 1 35 31 TO 16 60 51 49 3 UNIVERSAL LATINO 00661 I I9 SAI E '.INIVISION 3trr23 /UG (10.98) 1:`JER LATINA 64002 (1798) LOS CAMINANTES La Historia... Lo Mas Chulo, Chulo, Chulo YURIDIA Habla El Corazon ALEGRES DE LA SIERRA Lagrimas En La Sierra 1 5 2 2 36 28 23 14 61 53 41 23 SONY BMG NORTE 95302 (12 -98) +J 1NY BMG NORTE 02496 (14.98) '.'ERSAL LATINO 622349 (10.98) MIGUEL BOSE Papito JULIETA VENEGAS Limon Y Sal TITO NIEVES Canciones Clasicas De Marco Antonio Solis -2 6 6 37 34 40 8 62 59 50 40 A. PM& NORTE 83425 (14 -98) CALLE 330022/UG (13.98) LOS CUATES DE SINALOA Puro Sierren Bravo LOS MAZOS DE SACRAMENTO Y REYNALDO Rifando La Suerte ANA GABRIEL Historia De Una Reina 18 20 5 13 cD 45 38 63 57 47 5 SETTEPACE R r ' 06 NORTE 02257 (12 -98) ".V BMG NORTE 95902 (15 98) VALENTIN ELIZALDE Lobo Domesticado RICKY MARTIN Ricky Martin: MTV Unplugged ANDREA BOCELLI Amor -4 8 4 2 39 36 36 64 62 58 2 'th TORTE 30909 (16.98) AAR/VENEMUSIC 006144/UNIVERSAL LATINO (18.98) BRONCO! LOS BUKIS / LOS TEMERARIOS B.B.T. 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS NOW Latino 2 CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA El Amor Que Nunca Fue -5 10 10 40 29 26 2 65 47 38 4 FONOVISA ,10 98) OVISA 352971/UG (12.98) DON OMAR King Of Kings HECTOR "EL FATHER" The Bad Boy CALLE 13 Calle 13 "8 11 7 1 41 30 24 2 66 56 46 6 vI 000E6. 115 98) .I 008043 /MACHETE (14 9r. IE LION 96875 /SONY BMG NORTE (15.98) XTREME Haciendo Historia ANA GABRIEL La Reina Canta A Mexico SIN BANDERA 17 15 13 13 42 35 29 9 Pasado ..-- 67 54 45 12 - .:i'11/UG (13.981 '.1155 BMG NORTE 01721 (15.98) 'ILL BMG NORTE 01965 (16.98) VARIOUS ARTISTS WY Records Presents: Los Vaqueros GRACIELA BELTRAN Promesas No EL CHAPO DE SINALOA La Noche Perfecta 38 13 10 2 43 22 CI :IVISION 311041/UG (12.98) iBlr I 720802 (10.98) LOS CREAD oez DEL PASITO W Fl,UuENSE DE ALFREDO PA IREZ Remó, Reces Ms Crratlorez RAMON AYALA Y SUS BRAVOS DEL NORTE 30 Condos: Histories Nortenas DADDY YANKEE Barrio Fino: En Directo 1g 44 38 33 16 69 63 55 1 DISA 720982 (11.98) ¡EDDIE 1960 (14.98) ï' ARTEL 007035/INTERSCOPE (12.98) RBD Celestial MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS Trozos De Mi Alma 2 R.K.M. & KEN-Y Masterpiece: Sold Out 20 12 9 1 45 32 31 1 70 60 61 7 EMI TELEVISA 75852/VIRGIN (13.98) "S'NOVIS0 352490/UG (13.98) PR 008074 /UNIVERSAL LATINO (12.98'.. + PESADO Exitos LA 5A ESTACION El Mundo Se Equivoca LOS ORIGINALES DE SAN JUAN Linea De Oro 21. 46 37 39 13 71 64 48 37 @ CI WARNER LATINA 120572 (14.98) Q PONY BMG NORTE 80713 (15-98) .'ISION 310996/UG (5.98) MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS La Historia Continua.. Parte II RICARDO MONTANER Las Mejores Canciones Del Mundo VICENTE FERNANDEZ La Tragedia Del Vaquero ..;2 19 17 2 52 42 23 72 68 63 7 FONOVISA 351643/UG (13.98) LP l'; ISA 84317 (15.98) BMG NORTE (13.98) WISIN & YANDEL Pa't Mundo LOS BUKIS 30 Recuerdos JENNI RIVERA Parrandera, Rebelde Y Atrevida 1 42 35 6 73 72 74 10 MACHETE 561402 (15.98) O+ NOVISA 352638/UG (11.98) '.0V1SA 352165/ÚG (13 9, 1' VARIOUS ARTISTS 30 Corridos: Muy Perrones LOS TERRIBLES DEL NORTE 30 Condos: Histories Nortenas LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE La Muerte Del 24 26 26 74 61 52 Soplon FONOVISA FREDDIE 1969 3S'012 11 Cil 353170/ÚG (10.98) (9.98) 'JOVISA L'1 I DIANA REYES Te Voy A Mostrar LOS ORMOLU DE SAN JUAN gala Que La Vida Me Alcance K-PAZ DE LA SIERRA Conquistando Corazones 20 14 5 33 25 14 75 66 60 6 ..NIVERSAL LATINO 008411 (12.98) EMI TELEVISA 86299 (13.98) DISA 720970 (11.98)

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S SOUNDTRACK IMOGEN HEAP BY THE WAY CARA DE GITANA 6 7 74 4 11 AMARFIS Y LA BANDA 0E ATAKKE (AMARFICA/J & N) THE LOST CITY (UNIVISION /LAG) SPEAK FOR YOURSELF RCA VICTOR 72532 JENNA DREY ROBB NS THE RIDDLER & TREVOR SIMPSON WITH LOVE 6 10 8 3 ULTRA.OANCE 08 ULTRA 1485 HILARY DUFF HOLLYWOOD GORILLAZ STARS ALIGN 9 97 9 7 DEMON DAYS PARLOPHONE t3838'/VIRGIN KASKADE ULTRA REGIONAL IVII_AICAN THE COUNTDOWN SINGERS RUNAWAY 11 21 6 11 FOREVER DISCO MADACY SPECLA_ PRODUCES 523T9103PCY JAMIR000AI COLOR:11A

TITLE 26 TITLE VARIOUS ARTISTS CRY FOR YOU 10 10 9 10 5 :,3 ARTIST (IMPRINT / PROMOTION LABEL) ARTIST (IMPRINT I PROMOTION LABEL) FOREVER FREESTYLE RAZOR 8 TIE 89147 SEPTEMBER RORBNS PROPER EDUCATION DETALLES LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE 12 11 15 11 20 SOUND/ULTRA THE BEST 1 SIEMLOSA4436WV1431K6 ERIC PRYDZ VS FLOOD DATAROSIMAMBNISTRV 0= LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE )FONOVISA) DETALLES Y EMOCIONES (FONOVISA /UG: NORETJEMGEYUBE CHK CHK) THE CREEPS ESE GRUPO BRYNDIS 12 8 4 !!! (CHK 13 5 TAKES `WARO 154' CAMILLE JONES SIXER LABEL/TOMMY BOY CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA (FONOVISA) ©- SOLO PIENSO EN TI (DISA) MYTH IRREPLACEABLE LA NOCHE PERFECTA VALENTIN ELIZALDE 13 13 73 12 11 3 1 A DANCE FLUOR WARNER BRMS.40460' BEYONCE COLUMB A. EL CHAPO DE SINALOA (DISA) VENCEDOR (UNIVERSAL LATINO) CONFESSIONS ON

DJ SKRIBBLE / VIC LATINO I CAN'T TAKE IT CADA VEZ QUE PIENSO EN TI LOS CAMINANTES 16 11 17 5 14 LOLA SOBE LAS CREADOREZ DEL PASRO DURTASE00E DEALRED° RAMPEZ clursN LA HISTORIA ... LO MAS CHULO, CHULO, CHULO (SONY BMG NORTE) THRIVEMIX03 THRIVEDANCE 90758/THRIVE 42 CASCADA TRULY MADLY DEEPLY DIME QUIEN ES LOS CUATES DE SINALOA 16 17 58 15 3 EVERYTIME WE TOUCH ROBBINS 75064 CASCADA ROBBINS LOS RIELEROS DEL NORTE (FONOVISA) PURO SIERRENO BRAVO (SONY BMG NORTE) SCISSOR SISTERS ONE LOVE WORLD LOVE UN IDIOTA COMO YO VALENTIN ELIZALDE 16 18 27 16 3 6 3 TA -OAR UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 007499' /UMRG MARDI DON ULTRA DUELO ( UNIVISION) LOBO DOMESTICADO (UNIVERSAL LATINO) TEMERARIOS MIGUEL MIGS TAKE IT TUS PALABRAS BRONCO / LOS BUKIS / LOS 17 15 2 14 13 7 4 TOM NOYY 8 LIMA ULTRA BANDA EL RECODO (FONOVISA) B.B.T. 2 (FONOVISA/UG) THOSE THINGS OM 30752 G. BEAUTIFUL DAY TAL VEZ LOS CREADOREZ DEL PASITO DURAGUENSE DE ALFREDO RAMIREZ STILL ROB 20 2 8 5 OM MATT DAREY DARE', PRODUCTS/TWISTED /KOCH LOS PRIMOS DE DURANGO (MAR INTERNACIONAL) RECIO, RECIO MIS CREADOREZ (DISA) 30750 ENIGMA AUTOMATIC ALIADO DEL TIEMPO PESADO 21 27 18 4 10 ULTRA NATE SILVER LABEL/TOMMY BOY 9 MARIANO BARBA (THREE SOUND) EXITOS (WARNER LATINA) A POSTERIORI VIRGIN 69994 YOUNG LOVE THE SWEET ESCAPE Y AQUI ESTOY VARIOUS ARTISTS 20 9 20` 15 TOO YOUNG FIGHT /IDJMG GWEN STEFAN) FEATURING AXON INTERSCOPE K -PAZ DE LA SIERRA DUET WITH ANA GABRIEL (DISA/EDIMONSA) 30 CORRIDOS: MUY FERRONES (FONOVISA/UG) TO R ISLAND 008101 BLUE SIX DISCOTECH LOBO DOMESTICADO DIANA REYES 1 14 3 21 NEW 17 7 11 8 YOUNG LOVE ISLAM) /IDJMG VALENTIN ELIZALDE (UNIVERSAL LATINO) TE VOY A MOSTRAR (UNIVERSAL LATINO) AQUARIAN ANGEL NAKEDMUSIC 19 THE WORLD IS MINE DAME UN BESO BRONCO / LOS BUKIS I LOS TEMERARIOS THE STARLITE SINGERS NEW 20 10 22 24 14 22 ® 12 BEST OF DISCO MADACY SPECIAL PRODUCTS 5222$'N DHCY DAVID GUETTA VIF GIN INTOCABLE (EMI TELEVISA) BOT (FONOVISA/UG) MAS DEL LOS TUCANES DE TIJUANA SHE WANTS REVENGE GHOST ALLA SOL 9 23 23 60 13 SRE wnITS REVENGE .:!LCMSSAMtOTLIale4 CCE6r1N13 COPE DEEPSKY AND JES BLACK HOLE JOAN SEBASTIAN (MUSART/BALBOA) EL PAPA DE LOS POLLITOS (UNIVISION/LAG) DE RODILLAS TE PIDO LOS HOROSCOPOS DE DURANGO GOLDERAPP DANGEROUS POWER 13 14 6 24 9 52 NATURE 4 SUPERNATURE ' ^.u1E GABRIEL 8 DRESD"AN FEAT. JAN BURTON ORGANIZED ALEGRES DE LA SIERRA (VIVA) DESATADOS ((RSA) 9296.0 Y SI VOLVIERA A NACER ALACRANES MUSICAL BELANOVA CURIOUS 15 12 DULCE 4 STRINGS ULTRA ALEGRES DE LA SIERRA (EDIMAL/VIVA) LA MEJOR... COLECCION (UNIVISION /UG) BEAT UNIVERSAL LATINO 006301

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101 !I 141- Sales data compiled from a comprehesive pool of U.S. music merchants by Nielsen SoundScan. Sales data for R&B /hip -hop retail charts is compiled by Nielsen FiL 1e. SoundScan from a national subset of core stores that specialize in those genres. ARTIST ARTIST Title $_ Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. 33 3ó TITLE IMPRINT & NUMBER ; DISTRIBUTING LABEL (PRICE) 5ó IMPRINT / DISTRIBUTING LABEL GUNS N' ROSES AMY WINEHOUSE Back To Black 12 1 58 4 2 3 GREATEST mWhere included, this award indicates the title 6WKS GREATEST HITS 2.11 i l:..,,1I .511 t,0 T 2WKS UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC /UMRG GAINER with the chart's largest unit increase. 2 MODEST MOUSE We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank 2 2 1548 11 DARK SIDE OF THE MOON CAPITOL 16001' (18.98 10.98 EPIC /SONY BMG PACE Where included, this award indicates the title with ROT SHOT CELTIC WOMAN GOOD CHARLOTTE Good Morning Revival 7 SETTER REDUT the chart's biggest percentage growth. o CELTIC WOMAN MANHATTAN 60233 /BLG (18.98)u DAYLIGHT/EPIC /SONY MUSIC SELAH 6 30 TIM MCGRAW Let It Go REATSEEKER Indicates album entered top 100 of The Billboard 200 o HIDING PLACE CURB 78834 (18.98) CURB GRADUATE and has been removed from Heatseekers chart. NORAH JONES JOSS STONE Introducing Joss Stone 5 3 262 4 2 8 COME AWAY WITH ME BLUE NOTE 32088 * /BLG (17.98) !i VIRGIN O PRICING /CONFIGURATION ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING YOUNG BUCK Buck The World 4 102 3 CD/Cassette prices are suggested list or equivalent prices, which projected from WICKED DECCA BROADWAY 001682 /UNIVERSAL CLASSICS GROUP (18.98' are is G -UNIT /INTERSCOPE wholesale prices. (D after price indicates album only available on DualDisc. CD /DVD TIM MCGRAW ?T DAUGHTRY Daughtry 7 12 328 6 19 6 after price indicates CD /DVD combo only available. ' DualOisc available. +' GREATEST HITS CURB 77978 (18.98/12.98) RCA 88860 /RMG CD/DVD combo available. indicates vinyl LP is available. Pricing and vinyl LP SOUNDTRACK MIKA Life In Cartoon Motion 13 333 $ 29 availability are not included on all charts. O GREASE POLYDOR /UNIVERSAL 825095/UME (18.98) CASABLANCA/UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC /UMRG CREED MACY GRAY BIG 9 7 93 39 GREATEST HITS WIND -UP 13103 (18.98 CD /DVD) Et) `P; ILL. I. AM GEFFEN / INTERSCOPE [41iff0.11111:61101: ti t41- RASCAL FLATTS ELLIOTT YAMIN Elliott Yamin 10 11 131 1C 28 RADIO AIRPLAY SINGLES CHARTS FEELS LIKE TODAY LYRIC STREET 165049/HOLLYWOOD (18.98) HICKORY Compiled from a national sample of data supplied by Nielsen Broadcast Data BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND ARCADE FIRE Neon Bible 11 9 645 11 5 4 44 Systems. Charts are ranked by number of gross audience impressions, computed by GREATEST HITS CAPITOL 30334 (16.98) 'ERGE cross -referencing exact times of airplay with Arbitron listener data. The exceptions EVANESCENCE GWEN STEFANI The Sweet Escape 12 5 177 12 15 are the Rhythmic Airplay, Adult Top 40, Adult Contemporary, Modern Rock and FALLEN WIND -UP 13063 (18.98) INTERSCOPE Adult R &B charts, which are ranked by total detections. AC 13 8 772 /DC ELTON JOHN Rocket Man: Number Ones 9 Songs showing an increase in audience (or detections) BACK IN BLACK LEGACY /EPIC 80207' /SONY MUSIC (18.98) 15 CHRONICLES /ROCKET /ISLAND /MERCURY /UME over the previous week, regardless of chart movement. QUEEN JENNIFER LOPEZ Como Ama Una Mujer 16 676 0 14 10 O GREATEST HITS HOLLYWOOD 161265 (18.98/11.98) EPIC /SONY MUSIC RECURRENT RULES GREATEST JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE FutureSeK/LoveSounds 22 13 75 12. 28 17 Q Songs are removed from The Billboard Hot 100 and Hot 100 Airplay charts GAINER EVERY BREAM YOU TNCE:DEGASSICSAPMCHRONICLESG037651JME (13981 JIVE /ZOMBA simultaneously if they have been on The Billboard Hot 100 for more than 20 weeks THE DOORS 18 14 336 and rank below No. 50. Songs are removed from the Hot R &B /Hip-Hop Songs and BEST OF THE DOORS ELEKTRA/ASYLUM 60345 /ELEKTRA (18.98) Hot R &B /Hip -Hop Airplay charts simultaneously if they have been on the Hot BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS 17 15 888 R&B/Hip -Hop Songs for more than 20 weeks and rank below No. 50. Songs are LEGEND'. THE BEST OF BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS HOwrvfsion54W04/UME1398H "'- + I'Uh removed from the Pop 100 and Pop 100 Airplay charts simultaneously if they have VARIOUS ARTISTS 18 10 4 been on the Pop 100 for more than 30 weeks and rank below No. 30. Titles are THE WONDERFUL CROSS WORSHIP TOGETHER 20357 (1298) N-rr_R N c-r.411011!! removed from Hot Country Songs if they have been on the chart for more than 20 THE BABY EINSTEIN MUSIC BOX ORCHESTRA 19 19 64 BABY EINSTEIN: LULLABY CLASSICS BUENA VISTA 861085/WALT DISNEY (7.98) o? weeks and rank below No 10 in detections or audience, provided that they are not ES still Songs are MICHAEL ñ ARTIST Title gaining enough audience points to bullet. removed from Hot Latin 17 BUBLE I© k:20 112 53e IMPRINT / DISTRIBUTING LABEL d° "a Songs if they have been on the chart for more than 20 weeks and rank below IT'S TIME 143 /REPRISE 48946/WARNER BROS. (18.98) Aki a fTIM MCGRAW Let It Go No. 20. Songs on Latin Airplay charts are removed after 20 weeks if they rank below METALLICA 1 121 21 788 m CURB 89-2 No. 20 in both audience and detections. Descending songs are removed from Adult METALLICA ELEKTRA 61113*/AG (18.98/11.98) STEVIE NICKS Crystal Visions The Very Best Of Stevie Nicks Contemporary if they have been on the chart for more than 20 weeks and rank JOURNEY 2 21 r 22 20 700 REPRISE 100363 WARNER BROS .' ±: below No. 15, if they have been on the chart for more than 26 weeks and rank below (: JOURNEY'S GREATEST HITS LEGACY /COLUMBIA 85889/SONY MUSIC (18.98 JOSS STONE Introducing Joss Stone No. 10, or if they have been on the chart for more than 52 weeks and rank below CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL 3 2 2 8 24 532 ,'IRGIN CHRONICLE THE 20 GREATEST HITS FANTASY 2*/CONCORD (17.98/12.98) 76268' O+ No. 5. Songs are removed from the Adult Top 40, Adult R &B, and Hot Dance Airplay 123 AMY WINEHOUSE Back To Black charts if they have been on the chart for more than 20 weeks and rank below No. 15 LINKIN PARK 4 4 12 24 23 265 REPUBLIC (HYBRID THEORY) WARNER BROS. 47755 (18.98/12.98) m UNIVERSAL 008428 /UMRG (No. 20 for Rhythmic Airplay and Modern Rock) or if they have been on the chart 3V MODEST MOUSE We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank for more than 52 weeks and rank below No. 10. TOBY KEITH 6 1 11 28 125 © EPIC 86139'/SONY BMG GREATEST HITS 2 DREAMWORKS (NASHVILLE) 002323/UMGN (13.98) NEIL YOUNG Live At Massey Hall 1971 SINGLES SALES CHARTS TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS 8 5 3 36 t:26 29 586 REPRISE 43328/WARNER p+ GREATEST HITS MCA 110813/UME (18.98/12.98) m BROS. The top selling singles compiled from a national sample of retail store, mass DAUGHTRY Daughtry merchant, and internet sales reports collected, compiled, and provided by Nielsen JIMI HENDRIX 7 7 19 6 25 207 111 RCA 88860 /RMG EXPERIENCE HENDRIX( THE BEST OFJMR RESORT(EXPERIENCE HENDRIX 111671' UME (1892112.98/ SoundScan. For R &B /Hip -Hop Singles Sales, sales data is compiled from a national NORAH JONES Not Too Late subset panel of core R&B/Hip -Hop stores by Nielsen Soundscan. LYNYRD SKYNYRD 8 6 9 31 28 27 120 BLUE NOTE 74516/BLG Q ALL TIME GREATEST HITS MCA 112229/UME (18.98/12.98) Singles with the greatest sales gains. WILUE NELSON / MERLE HAGGARD / RAY PRICE Last Of The Breed JACK JOHNSON 9 15 2 94 107 LOST HIGHWAY 008530* MGR CONFIGURATIONS IN BETWEEN DREAMS JACK, IOIí0.SONR8L98 FIPEAAIVERSN. BERBUC 004149AMARG (13.98) GOOD CHARLOTTE Good Morning Revival © CD single available. 0 Digital Download available. O END single available. JOHNNY CASH 10 7 32 179 :DAYLIGHT /EPIC 76940/5050 MUSIC 16 BIGGEST HITS LEGACY /COLUMBIA 69739/SONY OPT (ii 577. III 0 Vinyl Maxi -Single available. O Vinyl single available. O CD Maxi -Single ELLIOTT YAMIN Elliott Yamin available. Configurations are not included on all singles charts. KELLY CLARKSON 11 3 2 28 491 30 119 El - IIICKORY 90019 BREAKAWAY RCA 64491/RMG (18.98) CIJACK INGRAM This Is It HITPREDICTOR CAROLE KING 34 37 515 BIG MACHINE 13060 TAPESTRY ODE/EPIC 65850 /SONY MUSIC (19.98/7.98) m 12 III Indicates title earned HitPredictor status in that particular format based on THIRD DAY Chronology: Volume One research data provided by Promosquad. Songs are tested online by Promosquad 61 43 193 131 ESSENTIAL 10838 THE VERY BEST OF THE BEACH BOYS: SOUNDS OF SUMMER CAPITOL 82710 (18 'i' 13 O using multiple listens and a nationwide sample of carefully profiled music CI GEORGE ARCA DE FIRE Neon Bible consumers. Songs are rated on a 1 -5 scale; final results are weighted STRAIT 14 1 4 44 based on 45 103 AERGE 50 NUMBER ONES MCA NASHVILLE 000459/UMGN (25.98) 285 positives. Songs with a score of 65 or more (75 or more for country) are judged VARIOUS ARTISTS NOW 24 2 to have Hit Potential; although that benchmark number RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 15 can fluctuate per format =G6 36 67 /SONY GREATEST HITS WARNER BROS. 48545 (18.98) EMI BMG /UNIVERSAL/ZOMBA 88505 /CAPITOL based on the strength of available music. For a complete and updated list of STEVIE WONDER current songs with Hit Potential, commentary, polls and more, please visit 36 38 162 5 www.hitpredictor.com. THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION UNIVERSAL MOTOWN /UTV 066164/UME (18.91'.1 LED ZEPPELIN 37 26 174 5 DANCE CLUB PLAY - EARLY DAYS & tATIB1 DAYS: 7HE BM OF LED ZEPPELIN VOLUMES ONE AND 1810 ATLNIIC 838199fí (19981 ELVIS PRESLEY Compiled from a national sample of reports from club DJs. 38 18 4 ELVIS: ULTMATE DOSED. HCASON'/BMG STRATEGE MARKETING 58P05Z38SOf4Y BMG (18.98) Titles with the greatest club play increase over the previous week. THE KILLERS 42 119 HOT FUSS ISLAND 002468' /IDJMG (13.98) "'tilt. ARTIST DEF LEPPARD TITLE (IMPRINT. DISTRIBUTING LABEL) ILVVL\ti MO] ti IIp1Va14 40 31 428 ó VAULT -- GREATEST HITS 1980 -1995 MERCURY 528718/UME (18.98/11.98) ALBUM CHARTS ril DISNEYMANIA 5: MUSIC STARS SING DISNEY THEIR WAY! JOHNNY CASH VARIOUS ARTISTS 'r +ii D I'NEY Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of 1 41 175 1 1 JOHNNY CASH AT FOLSOM PRISON LEGACY/COLUMBIA 65955/SONY BMG 11 98 98) 500,000 albums (Gold). RIAA certification for net shipment of 1 million units HANNAH MONTANA NIRVANA 2 I 23 (Platinum). RIAA certification for net shipment of 10 million units (Diamond). TV SOUNDTRACK ', ",I I _ IISNE'' / NEVERMIND DGC/GEFFEN 424425" /UME (12.98/18.98) Numeral within Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's multi -platinum level. 7 JUMP IN! SUBLIME 3 3 ,2 For boxed sets, and double albums with a running time of 100 minutes or more, the 46 382 TV SOUNDTRACK (WALT DISNEY) SUBLIME GASOLINE ALLEY /MCA 111413/UME (18.98/12.98) RIAA multiplies shipments by the number of discs and/or tapes. Certification for 6 KIDZ BOP 11 THE BEATLES 4 ( net shipments of 100,000 units (Oro).. Certification of 200,000 units (Platino). 44 39 333 KIDS BOP KIDS (RAZOR 8 TIE) 1 APPLE 29325 /CAPITOL (18.98/12.98) Certification of 400,000 units (Multi -Platino). 3 RADIO DISNEY JAMS 9 DANE COOK 4 44 79 VARIOUS ARTISTS (WALT DISNEY) + SINGLES CHARTS HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED COMEDY CENTRAL 0017 (16.98 CD /DVOI HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SUGARLAND 8 64 RIAA certification for 500,000 paid downloads (Gold). RIAA certification for 48 34 115 TV SOUNDTRACK (WALT DISNEY) TWICE THE SPEED OF LIFE MERCURY 002172 /UMGN (13.98) 1 million paid downloads (Platinum). Numeral within platinum symbol indicates song's BABY EINSTEIN: LULLABY CLASSICS JOSH GROBAN 7 c i51 multiplatinum level. RIAA certification for net shipment of 500,000 singles (Gold). 47 35 151 THE BABY EINSTEIN MUSIC 800 ORCHESTRA ( BUENA VISTA/WALT DISNEY) CLOSER 143 /REPRISE 48450 /WARNER BROS. (18.98) O THE CHEETAH GIRLS 2 THE BEATLES a MUSIC VIDEO SALES CHARTS 48 47 365 SOUNDTRACK (WALT DISNEY) SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND APPLE 46442' /CAPITOL (11.96/17 981 RIAA gold certification for net shipment of 25,000 units for video singles. 25 RADIO DISNEY: PARTY JAMS ERIC CLAPTON 9 S RIAA gold certification for net shipment of 50,000 units for shortform or 40 49 115 VARIOUS ARTISTS (WALT DISNEY) THE CREAM OF ERIC CLAPTON POLYDOR /A &M 527116/UME (18.98'12 88) longform videos. RIAA platinum certification for net shipment of 50,000 units for EASTER FAVORITES GWEN STEFAN) 10 21 8 video singles. RIAA platinum certification for sales of 100,000 units for shortform CEDARMONT KITS (CEDARMONT KIDS /SONY MUSIC) LOVE. ANGEL. MUSIC. BABY INTERSCOPE 003469 (13.98) CII DISNEYMANIA 4: MUSIC STARS SING DISNEY ...THEIR WAY! or longform videos. 11 14 z2 VARIOUS ARTISTS (WALT DISNEY

DVD SALES /VHS SALES /VIDEO RENTALS TO POP CATALOG: ., fallen below No. 100 on The 2 DISNEY'S: MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE E I 200 or re- issues of older albums. Total Weeks column reflects combined weeks title has TV SOUNDTRACK (WALT DISNEY) RIAA gold net $1 in sales at d certification for shipment of 50,000 units or million -d on The Billboard 200 and Top Pop Catalog Albums. TOP INTERNET: Reflects physical suggested retail price. RIAA platinum certification for sales of 100,000 units or $2 all ....Hs ordered through Internet merchants, based on data collected by Nielsen SoundScan. Catalog f4 BABY EINSTEIN: PLAYDATE FUN Release a3 13 titles are included. TOP DIGITAL' sold as a complete album bundle through digital download THE BABY EINSTEIN MUSIC 885 ORCHESTRA ( BUENA VISTA/WALT DISNI million in sales at suggested retail price. IRMA gold certification for a minimum services. BILLBOARD.BIZ CHART: See Chart Legend for rules and explanations. 2007. VNU Business Media. Inc. and Nielsen SoundScan, Inc. All rights reserved. KIDZ BOP 10 sale of 125,000 units or a dollar volume of $9 million at retail for theatrically released 35 KIDS BOP KIDS (RAZOR 8 TIE) programs; or of at least 25,000 units and $1 million at suggested retail for non -theatrical titles. IRMA platinum certification for a minimum sale of 250,000 L BIG IDEA'S VEGGIETALES: A VERY VEGGIE EASTER units or a dollar volume of $18 million at retail for theatrically released programs, and VEGGIETALES (BIG IDEA) of at least 50,000 units and $2 million at suggested retail for non-theatrical titles.

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TITLE Principal Performers RIST ABEL & NUMBER, DISTRIBUTING LABEL (PRICE, _ABEL / DISTRIBUTING LABEL & NUMBER (PRICE) s TRIO ERAGON Ed Speleers/Jeremy Irons R #1 THE JOHN BUTLER Grand National 20TH CENTURY FOX 2242698 (29.98) 1WN JARRAH /ATLANTIC 101649/AG (1398) GREATEST BLOOD DIAMOND Leonardo DiCaprio/Jennifer Connelly UNK BeaVn Down Yo Block WARNER HOME VIDEO 111762 (28.98) GAINER BIG OOMP 5973 /KOCH 17.98

CASINO ROYALE Daniel Craig/Eva Green Pa-13 MADINA LAKE From Them, Through Us, To You MGM HOME ENTERTAINMENT /SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMEN- 14859 (2898) ROADRUNNER 18085 11.9 BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE ROCKY BALBOA Sylvester Stallone/Burt Young S The Poison SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT 16190 (28.98) TRUSTKILL 74 (13.98) BORAT Sacha Baron Cohen/Ken Davitian KIM WATERS You Are My Lady 20TH CENTURY FOX 2241969 (29.98) SHANACHIE 5147 (18.98) I DE THE HOLIDAY Cameron Diaz/Kate Winslet P9-13 itsLOS CUATES SINALOA Puro Sierreno Bravo 30NY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT 17382 (28.98) SONY BMG NORTE 04734 (11.98) PETER PAN Animated .1 TED LEO AND THE PHARMACISTS Living With The Living WALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT / BUENA VISTA HOME EITERTAIr MENT 5266 (2!.98) TOUCH ANO GO 302 (15.98' I PETER BJORN AND JOHN THE NATIVITY STORY Keisha Castle- Hughes /Oscar Isaac 3 Writer's Block NEW LINE HOME ENTERTAINMENT /WARNER HOME VIDEO 10E68 (28.'8) 111 aLMOSTGOLD 002 (12.98) XTREME 'THE DEPARTED Leonardo DiCaprio /Matt Damon IO Haciendo Historia WARNER HOME VIDEO 73674 (28.98) .173 .A CALLE 340011/UG (13.98) EMERSON DRIVE EVERYONE'S HERO Animated 1351 Countrified 20TH CENTURY FOX 2240491 (29.98) MONTAGE 90088 /MIDAS (13.98) I MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: MICKEY'S GREAT CLUBHOUSE HUNT Animated SAY ANYTHING ...Is A Real Boy WALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT / BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAIIMENT 523e (2:.98) DOGHOUSE /J 71805/RMG (11.98) BOYS LIKE GIRLS FLUSHED AWAY Animated G2 17 Boys Like Girls INK (-1.98) DREAMWORKS HOME ENTERTAINMENT /UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME 1e DEO 117683 (28.98) M COLUMBIA 76283 /RED THE RAINBOW RODRIGO Y GABRIELA 13 BARBIE: FAIRYTOPIA: MAGIC OF Animated =5 18 Rodrigo Y Gabriela JNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO 63100594 (19.98) ATO 21557 (13.98) THE SECRET Various TRACEY THORN Out Of The Woods 14 i Artists 2 PRIME TIME PRODUCTIONS 001 (34.98) El 5 ASTRALWERKS 83901 (16.98) TWO MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER 15 JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: SEASON Animated II WARNER HOME VIDEO 72356 (26.98) FERRET 079 (13.98) ROCCO DELUCA & THE BURDEN BABEL Brad PitVCate Blanchett I Trust You To Kill Me 16 11 5 IRONWORKS 165 (12.98) :..:,:-,..._._.__ PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 345984 (29.98) .,1 COLD WAR KIDS 17 . CLICK Adam Sandler/Kate Beckinsdale 84-10 JI Robbers & Cowards SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT 14838 (28.98) DOWNTOWN 70009 (13.98) 111 EVERLIFE 18 THE PRESTIGE Hugh Jackman/Christian Bale 14-13 Everlife TOUCHSTONE HOME VIDEO /BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT 50 -51 (29.98) BUENA VISTA 861590/WALT )ISNEY (11.981 I OPEN SEASON 116 HAYSTAK 19 Animated Crackavelli SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT 15694 (28.98) STREET FLAVOR/40 WEST 7920 /STREET LEVEL 15.98) 111

FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS Ryan Phillippe/Jesse Bradford DJ NELSON Flow La Discoteka 2 20 I 20 DREAMWORKS HOME ENTERTAINMENT /UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME NIOEO 1178;4 (21.98) FLOW 290015/UNIVERSAL LATINO (14.98) CINDERELLA III: A TWIST IN TIME IMOGEN HEAP 21 Animated Speak For Yourself 5 WALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT /BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT 413.0 (29.98 RCA VICTOR 72532 11.98 ROBOTS Animated KLAXONS Myths Of The Near Future 20TH CENTURY FOX 2229391 (19.98) RINSE /DGC /GEFFEN 008629ANTERSCOPE (3.93: LOVEDRUG 23 STRANGER THAN FICTION Will FerrelVMaggie Gyllenhaal PI-1a Everything Starts Where It Ends SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT 15407 (28.98) THE MILITIA GROUP 050 (15.98) SEVENTH DAY SLUMBER 24 MIAMI VICE: SEASON THREE Don Johnson/Philip Michael Thomas Finally Awake UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO 61028833 (59.98) BEG 52705 (17.98) W ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN Animated DRAGONFORCE Inhuman Rampage 20TH CENTURY FOX 2237771 (29.98) SANCTUARY 618034 /ROADRUNNER (17.98[ C CHIODOS 11. Airs Well That Ends Well 111 EQUAL VISION 136 (14.98 C3/DVD) W CONSEQUENCE Dont Quit Your Day Job G.O.O.D. /COLUMBIA 94805/RED INK (12.9E) . ALBERT HAMMOND, JR. Yours To Keep SCRATCHIE 3908 /NEW LINE (13.98) 5 YURIDIA Habla El Corazon SONY MG NORTE 02496 (14.98) . TIT TITLE THE STOOGES Egi LABEULEDISTRIBUTING LABEL & NUMBER (PRICE) LABEL/ DISTRIBUTING LABEL The Weirdness II VIRGIN 64648_112.98) NOV MOUSE CLUBHOUSE. MKXEYS GREAT nIGHOUSEIANT BLOOD DIAMOND FAMILY FORCE 5 WALT DISNEY /BUENA VISTA 52318 (26.98) WARNER HOME VIDEO Business Up Front/Party In The Back. MAVERICK/MONO VS STEREO / GOTEE 49462/WARNER BROS. (13.98) TWO ERAGON JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: SEASON LORDI WARNER 72356 (26.98) 20-H CENTURY FOX 3 2 The Arockalypse THE ENO 080 (15.98) MIAMI VICE: SEASON THREE ROCKY BALBOA RED UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 61028833 (59.98) SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT End Of Silence ESSENTIAL 10807 (12.98) . MIAMI VICE: SEASON FOUR CASINO ROYALE PG -f3 D THE KOOKS UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 61021031 (59.98) MGM HOME ENTERTAINMENT/SONY PICTURES HOME ENIERTAINMEST 3e 12 Inside In / inside Out 111 VIRGIN 50723 /ASTRALWERKS (14.98) BATMAN BEYOND: SEASON THREE THE HOLIDAY PG -ta E LOW WARNER 81115 (26.98) SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT Drums And Guns -I POP 135 SUB 736 (13.98) JAG: THE THIRD SEASON BORAT 44 23 HILLSONG CBS /PARAMOUNT 122614 (58.98) 20TH CENTURY FOX Mighty To Save: Live SIM 136 HILLSONG AUSTRALIA/COLUMBIA 88310 /SONI MUSIC (17.98) O+ STRANGER THAN FICTION PG -t3 GO DIEGO GO!: UNDERWATER MYSTERY TERRIBLES DEL NORTE NICK JR. /PARAMOUNT 850854 (16.98) SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT LOS 30 Corridos: Historias Nortenas 7 FREDDIE 1969 (9.98) 5 TIE WILD WILD WEST THE COMPLETE SECONO SEASON DEPARTED ill SHERWOOD PARAMOUNT 850894 (49.98) WARNER HOME VIDEO 11 3 A Different Light 11111111111111THE 38 MYSPACE 10001 (11.98) THE PRESTIGE PG-13 SOUTH PARK: THE COMPLETE EIGHTH SEASON HUMILDES VS. LA MIGRA PARAMOUNT 889794 (49.98) TOUCHSTONE HOME VRJEORUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT LOS Los Humildes Vs. La Migra .. BC! LATINO 41593/BCI (6.98) CHASES BABEL TOM AND JERRY'S GREATEST ELISABETH WITHERS i WARNER 65306 (9.98) PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT i45 9 It Can Happen To Anyone BLUE NOTE 68171/BLG (17.98) Povlded By H me - sserlials. 2007 Rentrack Corporation. All Rights Raersed. SOUTH PARK: THE COMPLETE NINTH SEASON KINTO SOL COMEDY CENTRAL/PARAMOUNT 850964 (49.98) Los Hijos Del Maiz UNIVISION 311038/ÚG 12.98 [SCRUBS]: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON RE-BIT :Y TIM WILSON TOUCHSTONE TELEVISION / BUENA VISTA 41661 (39.98) 42 NEW But I Could Be Wrong N!i CAPITOL NASHVILLE 58526 12.98 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: ENCORE EDITION VIDEO GAME pap MOSES MAYFIELD WALT DISNEY /BUENA VISTA 49549 (26.98) i/:S NEW The Inside COLUMBIA 96402/SONY MUSIC 98 [SCRUBS]: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON RENTALS,. RE-INT It GRANT-LEE PHILLIPS TOUCHSTONE TELEVISION/BUENA VISTA 4112503 (39.98) NEW Strangelet ZOE 431108 /ROUNDER 17.98 [SCRUBS]: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON s TITLE N :W RJD2 TOUCHSTONE TELEVISION /BUENA VISTA 39998 (39.98) !3 3ó MANUFACTURER The Third Hand XL 263 /BEGGARS GROUP :15.981 THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON PS2: GOD OF WAR II RE-llnl [SCRUBS]: #1 IN TOUCHSTONE TELEVISIOWBUENA VISTA 3924803 (49.98) ` 1WKS SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT THIS MOMENT Beautiful Tragedy CENTURY MEDIA 8297 (15.38) THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN X360: DEF JAM: ICON 3 3 III (CHK CHK CHK) HALLMARK /LIONS GATE 17093 (14.98) ELECTRONIC ARTS Myth Takes WARP 154` 11.98 SEASON 2 5 X360: CRACKDOWN RE-e1nY CHARMED: THE COMPLETE SEVENTH PARAMOUNT 070704 (49.98) M CROSDFT 14 (13.98) EDDIE MURPHY: DELIRIOUS XBOX: TOM CLANCY'S GHOST !EGON 2 SIAN G' SMREE 4 B CIRCUIT ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT 70073 (19.98) UBI The Underground Is A Dying Breed IMMORTAL 60034 13. 98 PS2: TMNT WHAT'S NEW SC008Y D00?: SAFARI SO GOOD KATE HAVNEVIK WARNER 2388 (9.98) UN SOFT Melankton CONTINENTICA/UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 006373pJMRG (13.98) X360: TMNT 21 FAMILY GUY: THE FREAKIN' SWEET COLLECTION 20TH CENTURY FOX 2224641 (14.98) UBI SOFT THOMAS & FRIENDS: MILKSHAKE MUDDLE X360: GEARS OF WARS M BREAKING & EJTERING 22 14 7 2C HIT /20TH CENTURY FOX 131184 (14.98) MICROSOFT TT Klaxons get the party started on Top eatseekers this week, debuting at No. 22 NEWSRADIO: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON X360: LOST PLANET: EXTREME CONDITION ` r with their infectious " indie rave" collection, "Myths of the Near Future.° 23 8 5 1- SONY PICTURES 18002 (39.98) CAPCOM Discover developing arti-ts making their inaugural chart runs each Wee)- in & Entering on billboard. corn. 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Go to www.billboard.biz for complete chart data .7 Data for wk of APRIL 14, 2007 I For chart reprirts call 343.654.4633 www.americanradiohistory.com SINGLES & Timm, APR Chart Codes: CS (Hot Country 5 0777js) H100 (Hot 100 Songs), LT (Hot Latin Songs): POP (Pop 100 Song and R!N (Hot R &B /Hip -Hop Songs). 14 TITLE (Publisher - Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist.. Chart, Ponitean. 2007 SONG INDEX.

1ST TIME (Granny Man Publishing, BMVMafik-Meld Musil DASHBOARD (Ugly Casanova Music ASCAP/lschdi Music Music, BMI), WBM, CS 56 LITTLE WONDERS ? rle Music, ASACP/EMI April, THE RIVER (EMI Blackwood. BMVThe Mn Brothers Pub- ASCAPIBMG Laeers. BMVBMC Songs. ASCAPMeavy On BMlentenl Funk ASCAPMot Sauce Music. ASCAP) ASCAPiCraaczyy Gnome. ASCAP/Man Songs. BMVParty Pants HOW TO SAVE A UFE (Aaron Edwards Publishing. HLHIOL' :'OF93 lishing, BM). HL H103 39 POP 39 The Grind Enteryarnent Publishing, BMVLiI lizzel Music Pub- RBH 27 Music HMI/Robot Horse Music, BMI) H100 81 POP 85 ASCAP/EMI April ASCAP), HL H100 33 LIVIS OUR LOVE SONG Careers-BMG Music Publishing, ROCK YO H (J Werks Publishing, ASCAP/Royal Throne lishing. BMVSongs 01 M. BMVLiI Jon 30017 Music. 2 STEP IInc `)(alìlyBMI) H1W30; POP 51. RBH 12 DETALLES Once Rios S A de CV/Rt Ediciaxs. BMI) LT 6 HOY "[ERGO GANAS DE TI (Screen Gems-EMI. BMVSGAE. I; usic. BM/Ui' Ninja lime-Mae, Publishing. ASCAP/Dime Rece Collodion. ASCAP/KC Mas- BMVWarrer Chappell, PRS/KeakDa Sneak Publishing 30 SOMETHING (Carter Boys Pubtishing, ASCAP/WB Music. DIAMONDS .I Brasco. ASCAP/UtIle Deven, BMVNI Songs. BMA) LT 36 terpiece Publishing, ASCAP/Right Note Entertainment. Designee. BMVCdwin Music, BMNrhng, BM!). WBM. H100 - /H hn Gog On But Funking. ASCAP Bat Future HURT (Mina Music, BMVCareers-BMG Music Publishing, LOBO DOfa ESTICADO i money, ASCAP) LT 32 ASCAP/Joc Migraine Music, ASCAP) H100 34; POP 55. 3. POP 6 ROH4 AS(,w: YOUIIgJeeeyee Music Inc BMVEMI Apnl,USCAP/EMI BMVSIUCk In The Throat, ASCAP/Famous, ASCAP/Mark LONG TRIP ALONE n Music, BMVRancho Papa Music. RBH 10 1FNi(IW SOME lis (Jobete Music. ASCAP/Songs 01 UnNa- Blackwood. BMVNo Question Entertainment, ASCAP), HL Ronson, BMVEMI Blackwood. BM/Inouye. BMI), HL POP Lodlo,BMVWnite Tracks RUNAWAY LOVE (ludacris Universal Publishing, sal. BMVTeam S Dol Publishing, BMVHitco Music. Ape FZ 89 McCready & McCarüry, ASCAP) ASCAP/Universal Music Corporation. ASCAP2590 Music BMVSongs Of Windswept Pacific. BMI), HL H100 11, POP A rNastmshaalle. A DIFFERENT WORLD BMVNFZ. Publishing, ASCAP/llenokey Music. ASCAP/Slick Rick 16, RBH 1 1 BMVCh'rylynn, BMI/Sony/AN WOK AFTER YOU L(Jwmds Publishing. ASCAP/EMI BMVEnterraining. BMVSongs Of Unnrssal, BMI). HL H100 TN7(S (EMI April, ASCAP/New Sea Gayle. ASCAP/DiHnI Have AIM NO LOVE SONG Hr BMI). HL CS 27 ü159, POP 49 Pop To Be Music, ASCAP/Clemaland. ASCAP/Songs 01 Bud ICE BOX (Mr. Ds Music, DIRTY GIRL amral Music Corporation,ASCAP/Aleni- Grandbeny SESACNIgina Beach LOST IN THIS MOMENT (EMI April, ASCAP/Romeo Cowboy ASCAP/3 Ring Music, ASCAP/Music Of Windswept, ALL MY FRIENDS SAY Music don!, Mord Corporation, 'ïAPEMI Blackwood. BMVFaq Wre Music. ASCAP'EMI ASCAP/WB Music, ASCAP/Poyal Court l9B Music, ASCAP), HL/1MBM, CS 23. H100 AP{, HL CS 14: H10 40: POP 48 Tull S Pa: Circle. BM /Black In The Music ASCAP;Dlxistopher Matthew, BMVHiIco Music, TORO SE OERROM3O (BM Songs, ASCAP/SGAE, Musc, ASCAP) CS 34 BMVEzeke International Music. BMVKenokey Music, SAY IT RIGHT gar Pubushing, DIXIE LULLABY :::kwood. BMVGreenhorse Music. LOST WITHOUT U LI Like Em Thidæ. ASCAP/DosDuetles- ASCAPNngina Beach. ASCAP) LT 29 AMAR ES LO QUE Trncito P4lniversal QUIERO '.' De Mi Mda SL/E7 ASC Music Corporation. ASCAP/Foray Music, 1 Harth Mu zik m Groove, SESAC/Calhoun -HW16 : POP 40, RBH ASCAP/Dania SESAGAMI TONIGHT (TONIGHT IS TIE NIGHT) (EMI longitude. '.1 -,' 'ABM ILT8 CS 25 H100 17; POP 17; RBH 15 LOVE REIGN O'ER ME (Careers -BMG Music Publishing, J-: HUWBM. H100 12, POP 10 BMVEMI Full Keel Music. ASCAP). HL, 08H 90

AND I AM TELLING YOU I 01 NOT GOING -ands, DOE BOY FRESH "a Publishing, BMVMusic IF EVERYONE CARED (Warner-TamerlanePublishing, '.'. Fabulous Music. BMI) POP 97 SAY OK Aaelone AB, Sl1NOMbalt Music, ASCAP/EMI TOP BACK (Club Crown Publishing, BMVChubby Boy Music. .nènes, yod v 'idly Camp Music, ASCAP/Universal SOCANZem -G. SOCANBIack Diesel, LOVE TODAY ^_A Punch. BM/haing, BMI), HL. H100 92. BMVOh SAS Music, BMI) HL POP 84 ASCAPNJarnenTarncrlane Publishing, BMq, WBM. H1 W IC , LL rH `.1nslc. YES AJ 4 A7), HL. H10063, POP 58, RBH 80 SOCAN). WBM, H100 21: POP SAY LtaI M ASCAP/Dimensional Music Of 1091 56. POP 66; ROH 25 ANONYMOUS :Ezeke International Music, BMVHaco Musc. DONT CRY :¿AP/Scarlito. ASCAP) LT 45 WCKY MAN ers-BMG Music Peblishing, RMVNervaa sii vers Ed. ASCAP/Fkk Them Titers, BMVSoey /AN TOUGH (Steel Wheels. BMVCurb Songs. ASCAP, WBM, CS

i,iner I Mathew. BMVJahgae Joints, SESACNn DONT MAKE ME .,_ N ASCAP/BergBrain ASCAPNniver- IF WAS YOUR MAN Sony /AN Tunes, ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP/Stage Three Music, BMVCheny cane, 35 verbs, blocs Stop, ASCAPNniversal So, lys, SESAC /BOotleggers melon, ASCAP/Big Orange Dog. c!hllar ASCAP/Water Musc Publishing, t7 M/HL. CS 37 TU RECUERDO rra Music, ASCAP) LT 5 Music Corporation. ASCAPMrginia Beach, ASCAPAVB HL RBH 34 SETTL IN' enniter Nettles. ASCAP/Dirltpil BMVSongs 01 Bud . A IV Cross Keys, ASCAP/Dimensional Music TUS PALABRAS GA ASCAPI LT 26

I t9 ATGaP/Royal Court Music, ASCAP /Jerne Harman APICSI9 GOT MORE '' c r': CU. BMVSee Tracta, BMVCal IV M Lrr,aaland. ASCAP/Music Of Windswept hPAI) RBH 57 DONT MATTER Byefall Music, ASCAP/Famous. sal Music Corporation. H100 W; POP 98 ANYWAY hnrava BMA Des MAKE IT RAIN U Aitle Avens ASCAPIficky us. RMh. Hl. Hi On I. 1E17 POP 2. RBH 7 - ',SOAP), HL CS33 SHE AIN'T RIGHT Major Bob. ASCAP/Sweet Summer.

IGUAL QUE AYER - a ASCAP/Sony/AN Discos. LLD, i: ASCAP/Full Circle. ASCAP/VVame-Tamer- ON IDIOTA COMO YO ,J.i' n BI,/1, _i B ASCAP/Young E Money Punishing, BMVJoey & Ryan Music. Iane Publishing, BMVLedO Palm Tree Music, BMI). WBM. CS UNTIL THE END OF TIME ITlnnnan Tunes. ASCAP/Zonta B I'LL WAIT FOR YOU ;ilium, BM/Harley Allen Music. BMVWamer-Tuncrlane Publishing, BMI), WBM, H100 27, Frttegises. ASCAPNrginia Beach. ASCAPAVB Music T POP 32 RBH 47 ENAMOFTADO ime soh cela... J, 7%1, 1 149 bi -. -Mg. HUWBM. CS 7 H1W 71 SHE'S LIKE THE WIND Pia rmew Dina, BMVviry Torcy ASC tABenerTamerlane Publishing, BMVDanje HareO

BEAUTIFUL LIAR BELLO EMBUSTERO b -0ay i ERES PARA MI Maman°, BMLBmi Musical SA de TM A FLIRT ). SESAC'Einna. ASCAP/R Kelly, MAKES ME WONDER Not Listed) POP 72 " 59; RBH 100 Munk, SESACAWBM Music. SESAGYCamer. SESAC), _s. ASCAP /Amarla ',noun Edicoes Musicals) LT 13 f "'17 :' va BM/Wainer-Tamerlane Publishing. MAKE YA FEEL BEAUTIFUL (N 22nd Publishing, SHOO BE DOD (NO WORDS) (Happy Mel BcopyRCoddail WYl PBHTB it Ian ,, Dench Musc. ESE NorloWde Music, ASCAP) LT 2 Publishing BMVNappyR b BMI). WBM, Line ASCAP/Super Sayan Publishing. Lunge. Alm Mind BMUZomba Songs, BMVSirange Sci- UNTIL YOU COME BACK TO ME ierandi Music K PBS). HL, H100 6. LT 20: POP ESO Y MAS .Mita Muslral, ASCAP/Edimusa ASCAP) LT RBH 3 17, BMI), HUWBM. RBF140 ence Music, ASCAP/Some Whtie Music. BMVJuslins Polite LlusO, ASCAPBadk BECAUSE OF YOU r Sayan Publishing, BMVZomba MAN DA UNA SEÑAL Tulum, I'M TH ROWED ' ául Wall, ASCAP/2 Kingpins Publishing, ( ASCAP/WB Music, ASCAP) Music. ASCAP/EMI A{uil. ASCAP/Pnnb Polar, BMVSongs 01 Lt limes. ASCAP/EMI Abel. ASCAP. EVERYTHING l'.'n The LasI Man Standing SOCANARUner ASC, .;cASCAP/ShaniahCymcneMusic, Unseral.BMVMs Marys ASCAP/JessyaWilson Publish - UPGRADE U b3ACP ; Music Wald. ASCAP/Yoga TP 63; RBH 11 ME AND GOD Cross Keys. ASCAPnDnversEd, II Irian Zahn Music BMLSorv'AT Songs. ASOA ASCAP/Baajamba Music, ASCAP/Air ::'AN ing, BMI), HLM/BM, RBH 66 F r. , ante Combs Publishing. BMVEMI BEER IN MEXICO AN Milete, ASCAPAstandsoul, ' ASCAP), HL/WBM, RBH 54 SHORTIE LIKE MINE (Shane Cyrnone Music, ASCAP/EMI Ble ^ w :Team S Dot Publishing, BMVHitco Music. 00 61 MEMUERO '.' Aural, LT I NEED YOU u fers -BMG Music Publishing, BMVN ASCAP) 24 April ASCAPBabyboys Little Publishing Compry, BMVSongs Of Windswept Pacific, BMVSoarge MWP BEFORE HE CHEATS That Little House. ASCAP/Miigty ',11. Famous. ASCAP/Ed And Lucille S: MI CORAZONCITO (Premium bahn ASCAP) LT48 SESAC/Neanome South. SESACM'BM Music, ASCAP/Angela Beyince, ASCAP/EM! Longitude, BMVEMI .. 1, ATV Cross Keys, ASCAP). HL IM CS 48 MIL HERIOAS '.x Listed) LT 50 SESACMaked Under My Clothes. ASCAP/Chrysalis Music, Peril, ASCAP /Carter Boys Publishing, ASCAP. HL H100 80, IN MY SONGS :I cued, BMVTànal, BMVNayr Publishing MISSING YEARS Sags Of Oran, ASCAP/Big loud Buck, ASCAP/lhovm' Tantrums. ASCAP/Air Control Music, RBH 26 BENDITA TU LUZ ASCAP/WB Music. FACEDOWN , 11171 1 ',Lune-Tamerlane Publishing, BMVSongs Of ASCAP/Go-To-Del ASCAP) CS 54 ASCAP, HL/WBM POP 71 U + UR HAND (EMI Bladrosod, BMVPik inside Publishing.

- 1 Bk); HL BMVCareers-BMG Music Publish ( Hi.ANBM. RBH 22 MISSING YOU 2007 '- ;v Music Corporation. BMVCadin SHORTY SHORTY ( Univision. ASCAP) LT 14 BMVMaratone AB. STINNKobatt Music, ASCAPAtasz Money EAU- (MX. ASCAPBti II Working For The Warn, IN THA HOOD sing Composure. BMVSt5II -N -The Water. ,CAP/Music 01 Windswept. SIDELINE HO (First Avenue Music, PRSBMG Songs. Publishing ASCAP). HL H100 19: POP 11 BETTER THAN N1E Badw'od, BMVHinder Music, ASCAFACG. ASCAP/Dimensional Sags M The Knoll. ASCAP) CS 41 ' Publishing, BMI) RBH 95 ASCAP/Demis Hot Songs. ASCAP/EMI April. ASCAP/Arlo- irg, BMI). HL H100 50, POP 30 BMVE Ticket, BMVAPI Country Music, BMVCheny River, INTO THE OCEAN (Pans On Paper Publishing, ASCAP) H100 MOMENTS ; Graviton, Music, SESAC/Carnieal Music Group, ao DixonS Muuik, ASCAP/Antha y Nance Munk ASCAP/E w BE WITHOUT YOU .'.:y J. Bige, ASCAPNnivcrsal Music BMVEMI Blackwood. BM15hane Merl, BM), CLMHL, CS SESAC/WB Music. ASCAP). WBM, CS 13, H100 83 D Duz tt. BMVUndedogs Songs, ASCAPAmrg, BMVStrarge -:. L %,' '"'BM Music SESACBabyboyyss Little MONEY MAKER IWdacris Universal Publishing, ASCAPNni- ASCAP WAIT FOR YOU ch ;,, .I INVIERNO : Mlaluca, SESACManxuno Aguine. Motel Music, /Moro Music ASCAP/Tank 1176 Publishing Company. SESACMoontime South, SESAG Del. FAMOUS INA SMALL TOWN boy Sangs. ,nT aion, ASCAP/The Wafers Of Nazareth, AP), HL H 10088. POP 69 /AN ;:Ic. SESAC/ ak F trOnwnn, BMI) LT 47 Music. ASCAPBIack Fountain Publishing, ASCAP.

And Jarlens Publishing. SESACAJaked Under My Clothes. - SCAM HL, CS 49 IRREPLACEABLE (Stellar Songs ASCAP/EMI April, i BM) HL, POP 74 HL/WBM, RBH 74 WAITING ON TFIE WORLD TO CHANGE (Sorry /AN Tunes. Clis Music, ASCAP/Jason's Lyres. A FEEL IN LIKE THAT " 1:Rainy Graham. Ab-A' ß -Lay. ASACP/Sony /ANTures, ASCAP/Super N10RE 5! Music. BMVU1he Shop 0!Mo-an' SIENTE EL BOOM (T Bambino Music Publishing. 9130 45 n /SCAP/OldDes- Global Tunes. SESUC), HLMBM, RBH 45 Musa Sayan Publishing, BMVZomba Songs. BMVEMI Bladw'ood, ASCAP/Sorty/AN Discos, ASCAP/Leon Blanco. BMI/Baby WALK AWAY IREMEMBER ME) (Super Sayan Publishing, BE WITH YOU ASCAP 110RE THAN FRIENDS Lin Masters 911 F Sags ASCAP/Cherry Lane, H. EMI EMI PRS), HL/WBM. H10 28 POP 24: RBH 32 Publishing, -ords Pobl,hing ASCAP) LT21 Y/AN Tunes. ASCAP/EMI April, - ASCAP), RBH FERGALICIOUS am u ASCAP/Notting Hill, ASCAPBo(ar. CLUE, 79 .will Music. BM. cnerry River, ENT SHE IJujaja ASCAP/Curb Sangs. ASCAP/Clarke y SI NOS QUEDARA POCO T1BIPO (Unique Hits Too. brawn b'...1i/Songs 01 Uniersal. BOMSH EL STOMP 'tas ic. ASCAP/Midas Music. :i Junkie Publishing. ASCAP/EMI Apnl. ',SCAP/Gremlin Camer, ASCAPMarbinism coo, Dlscas, ASCAP/Farnous. ASCAP) LT 19 IwI Publishing, ASC40 /But to Music. ASCAP). MR. rn, PMV2 D- rigs Ot The Knoll, BMW Idaho Attack Mock. ASCAP//nk Passion WBM. CS 31 JONES L.,-/ Musr Playas Pob- SI TU ME QUISIERAS (WU Music. ASCAP) LT 39 12 ;MIMykeDiesel, BMV u eery Rover. BMUBig Blue Diamonds Music. -.rs' Badd Music ASCAPM1enwus Music. IT ENDS TONIGHT (Smells Like Phys Ed. ASCAPBMG SI TU NO ESTAS TAG Songs, ASCAP)1727 WALK IT OUT `: au*, BMI) H100 32. POP 43, RBH 33 CLM. CS 46 '.r ASCAP). CLM/HL POP 33 ASCAP), WBM POP 56 SLAP >;rsalWblishirg,ASCAP/Trac -N -Field WASTED h The Engine Room, BMVSongs 01 Uni - BOSTON LS' Apr SSCAP /Aigrslare Musc. ASCAP). HL. FIDELITY ch sr BP,n", EMI Blackwood, BMI), MY BUBBLE GUM THAT GOOD( r Isnerlane Publishing I TRIED 1 Assassin Muzik ASCAP/Str8jackelMuzak, IGOT Mollings Music, ASCAP), HL ROH 75 BMVRay!ene I Track House EM, BMVAlmo Music ASCAP/Rano c. 45, SMACK THAT -.domSladyMusic,BMVSorggssOlUniva- BPJ Administration. ASCAP). HI/WBM. CS BOY LOOKA HERE _'netRich Music BMVMy Diet Starts FIND OUT WHO YOUR FRIENDS ARE :- coy/AN Acuff vnrAPBvefan Music. ASCAP/Famous. ASCAP). HL ',liacid, ASCAP/Famous. ASCAPBIìck ' POP 60 Of ASCAP) THE WAY I LIVE !F:rlreme -'a ay5 Universal. BMI/OB Gold. I L,:rc les -BMG Music N .I in World Music. ASCAP), HL H1W 41; POP Entertainment New Orleans Pub- 17 roducliors, vux Sags, BM!), HUVJBM, CS ITS ME SNITCHES ,. h al Tunes. SESAC/Songs 01 Uni- - ASCAP) H100 24, POP 22:. BREAK 'EM OFF (Pahl Wall. ASCAP/Commission Publish, FLACA 0 GORDITA ASCAP/Sorry NADA PUEDE CAMBIARME I' ',i Musa. /AN Discos, - nus. SESAC/Morva Rorua, SESAC), SMILE RMVJamrec,BMWnkasal -S gsOlPoly- NO SE DEELLA(MY SPACE) r i..i r' ^.rhlnu. , ecr Publishing, BMV2 Kingpins Publishing, 'SCAP /ACL Music Publishing, BMI) LT I.1 9MWniversal- PONGram International, WE FLY HIGH BMUZudWn BMI) LT 33 ITS NOT OVER varlace Pretty Deep Ugly Music, BMVG Walt 96, POP 82 "i. HL. H1W 49; P0P47 BREAK IT OFF FLATHEAD NOTE PIDO FLORES (Not Usted) LT 38 WELCOME TO THE BLACK PARADE ASCAP/Gree sleeves. PBS/Duffy Roc,. Badowood HL POP99 I POP ,Blow The Doors All Iota :'.'I BMI), merTamerlarne Publishing BMVFloating SNOW I HEY 11H11 ',loebeioblame, BMI) H100 58, 61 NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE (EMI Blackwood, BMVEarade LII Agri ASCAP/Copyight Cantrot/Annahi Music. FOREVER a Cucaracha, ASCAP) H13095 ',IBM, HIW 9. POP SOLA 'n, BMLROmpediscoteca Aside, BMI) POP 65 _:MI Blackwood BM) HL. H100 47: POP 25 FU PAY ME :. i' v Valentine Music. BMVSIide That Music. CAP) LT 10 WE RIDE SEE THE FUTURE!) h. Blage, I WAN NA FEEL SOMETHING ciesBMG Music Pub- III ",,,, NOT READY TO MME NICE (Woolly Puddin'. BMVSaapin' BREATH ,Seven Fpalrs Music. ASCAP/Breaking Benjamin r) ii hSC rTM1,5:HI '- P.'.,.,,cBMVFamos.ASCAP/Ed SPOKEN LIKE A MAN ; ersBMG Music Publishing r :. n ASCAPMBMMusic, Taut. ASCAP/Chrysalis Music. ASCAP/Sugar Lake Music. -'iPI 913097 rid, BMV Saps BMVSony /AN SES^a, So -gs ui I is ru,y DI b Hal SESAC/Ybonsme South, I IALWBM, CS 52 gs,Leaux Cross BUDDY ..hind Music ASCAP, HUWBM. POP 73 SESAC/Y e Deans l ist SESAC/December First Publishing ASCAPNniver Corporation I WANNA LOVE YOU ,.hell Music, ASCAP/Famous. :;AP/MigghtyUnderdog ASCAP. HL, CS 58

Publishing, ' Cr c Pe "'.Thai.-! '57ier TM -;530 ASCAP/Kad Guinn, BMVGuinn G .fuck, BMVEMI Blackwood BMI), HL STAND usic 01 Canbustion, BMVSongs Of Windswept Clothes e" CAP/Chrysalis III MUTE, ASCAP/Kenk BMVSugar Biscuit. Pacific. s 1 060 49 BMVDartry Orion Songs. ASAPNnNersal Musli ¡i v6 POP 92 RBH2 GET BUCK Comnration ASCAP) HL 4; H1W WETAKIN OVER MOP '110 RBH35 I WONDER - :..klë Butt. ASCAPBMG ASCAPMagic CS 66 '' Songs. OH YEAH (WORK) (Prince 01 Publishing BMl/CA Conk AROUND h,nnman BUSSA MOVE 'SU labs Publasharg, ASCAP/WOMG n ASCAPNttle Blue Typewriter Music. STARTIN' WITH ME (CareelsBMG Music Publishing WHAT GOES COMES AROUND .'.:.c Grade Music Publishing. BMVEMI Blackwood, BMVHow Ya il BMvSLIx l in Stone°, ASCArSU (7cut M1USIC. T--Town Musc Publishing. ASCA= BMVBPJ BMVSony Tree, she Maki, BMVSongs Of Windswept Pacific, 'Ilea Beach. 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www.americanradiohistory.com LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora are the latest musicians to join McFarlane Toys' ever- expanding line of musician action figures. And guess what? Track is offering a first look at the fig- ExecLitive ures (see below), which will hit stores in August and retail for $10 -$12. We know, we know, the likenesses are simply uncanny. TU RN'IAI31_I: Just looking at the photos of the figures of the legendary mu- EDITED BY MITCHELL PETERS sicians forces us to recall last night's karaoke session, which included "Livin' on a Prayer" and "Have a Nice Day." RECORD COMPANIES: EMI Music names Marcelo Castello McFarlane Toys CEO Todd McFarlane -the creator of Spawn Branco managing director. He was president /GM at Univer- EDITED BY MICHAEL PAOLETTA and founder of spawn.com -hails Bon Jovi as one of the most con- sal Music in Spain and Portugal. sistent and recognizable rock bands of all time. To illustrate, he points J Records names Geo Bivins senior VP of urban promo- to its success and popularity in the '80s, '90s and today. "We are look- tion. He held the same title at Capitol Records. ing forward to reproducing the likenesses of Jon and Richie and bring- BMG Label Group names Donna Glower senior VP of strate- ing them to the fans," McFarlane says. gic marketing. She was VP of strategic marketing and artist de- To be sure, the action figures are created out of a partnership between band velopment at RCA Music Group. and brand. In this case, McFarlane worked closely with Bon Jovi and Sambora to se- Universal Music Netherlands appoints Kees van der Ho- lect the proper pose, accessories and facial expressions to best represent the artists to their fans. even to president/CEO. He was managing director at Univer- In the past, Tempe, Ariz. -based McFarlane Toys has issued action figures of Kiss, Metallica, Jerry Garcia, Elvis Presley and sal Music Publishing Benelux. others. Just don't call them dolls. PUBLISHING: The Harry Fox Agency promotes Louis Tre- ROCK'N'ROLL STAR bino Jr. to chief information officer. He was VP of programming 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Patti Smith could've and management. simply stood there alone, on the intimate stage of the Star Kobalt names Suzanne Moss VP of synchronization for film Lounge, and it would've been enough for we the people. and new media in North America. She was senior director for Smith, though, had other plans. The stage of Star Lounge - film /TV and new media at Universal Music Publishing Group. housed in what is essentially the basement of New York's sto- Sony /ATV Publishing Latin America promotes Jorge Mejia ried Chelsea Hotel -is about the size of an international to VP. He was director of new business for Latin America. postage stamp. But there was Smith, on April 3, inviting her bandmates (Lenny Kaye, Jay Dee Daugherty, Tony Shanahan and her son Jackson) to join her onstage for a short, power- ful set. The fact that Smith botched the lyrics to "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," prompting her to smile apologet- ically, only added to the evening's charm. Smith was on hand to spread the word about her new Columbia album, "Twelve," due April 17. The studio record- ing is Smith's first collection of other people's songs, and, DISTRIBUTION: RED Distribution promotes Bob Morelli to in addition to the Tears for Fears gem, includes "Helpless" president and Lynn Hazan-DeVaul to executive VP /GM. Morelli (Neil Young) and "Soul Kitchen" (the Doors), both of which was executive VP/GM, and Hazan -DeVaul was senior VP of she also performed. Smith rounded off the set by "cov- finance and operations. ering" herself via a jaw- dropping rendition of "People Fontana Distribution ups Dave Blomsterberg to VP of Have the Power." sales. He was national director.

TOURING: Ticketmaster names Don Orris regional VP of the Western region. He was senior GM for Ticketmaster's Dallas re- NEW ADDITION gional operation. Lalah Hathaway is the latest member of the new Stax Records Live Nation appoints Lee Smith to chairman of Live Na- family. The daughter of the legendary Donny Hathaway joins tion San Francisco and Denver and Danny Zelisko to chair- a roster that includes Angie Stone, Isaac Hayes, Leon Ware man of Live Nation Phoenix. Smith was president of Live Na- and N'Dambi. tion Northwest, and Zelisko was president of the region. Nederlander Concerts taps Carrie Steen as director of mar- PITBULL GETS ALL ANIMATED keting for the 1,700 -seat Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, Calif. Rapper Pitbull, whose "Pitbull's La Esquina" comedy /reality She was promotions and publicity manager at House of Blues show premieres May 9 on mun2, is also developing a cartoon in San Diego. series. The normally outspoken Pit is mum on details, but de- scribes the show as "The Simpsons " - meets -"South Park "- meets- MEDIA: GoTV Networks, a made -for -mobile TV service, names "Family Guy." Rachael McLean VP of music. She was director of content de- "I'm starting to animate it myself-me and my team," Pit - velopment at InfoSpace. bull tells Track. "And then we'll go in there and see what type Send submissions to exec @billboard.com. of deals we can work on." The rapper's next TVT album, "Boatlift," is scheduled to drop in June.

FROM THE HEART Two veteran sellers who left the business are tapping the G(X)I)V1K) R KS shoulders of their music industry friends on behalf of worth- while causes. Longtime WEA executive VP Fran Aliberte is ICONS RAISING FUNDS TRUTH HITS EVERYBODY stumping for a June 22 dinner in Manchester -by- the -Sea, On April 21, the Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square Scoring the opening slot on the North American leg of the Po- Mass. The event will raise funds to support the Cardiomyopa- will open its doors to the Icons of Music Auction to raise lice's upcoming reunion tour is cause for celebration for Fic- thy Foundation, which offers support and research to defeat funds f and awareness for Music Rising. Hosted by Julien's tion Plane, but the group's new album is concerned with bigger a rare heart condition that affects about 1 million children in Auctions, at juliensauctions.com, the in- person and online issues. "I've pretty much decided that if something's pissing the United States. will f auction feature a couple of hundred items, including me off I'm just going to say it and not smooth the edges off," Chris Hopson, who had a lengthy tenure overseeing Tower á the Edge's 1975 Cream Gibson Les Paul, Paul McCartney's frontman (and Sting progeny) Joe Sumner says of the material Records' advertising department, is assembling the fifth an- à hand -painted Epiphone Texan guitar and handwritten lyrics on "Left Side of the Brain," due May 22 via Bieler Bros. "Many nual Auction -4- Action. The June 16 fund -raiser, held in Sacra- á of Bruce Springsteen. Co- founded by the Edge, producer of the lyrics are self-critical, so I'm not just ranting at the neb- mento, Calif., benefits the Parkinson Assn. of Northern Cali- Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar chairman /CEO Henry ulous 'them,' although 'they' do get it in the neck a bit. I'm find- fornia. Track hears that Hopson and his former partner in Juszkiewicz, Music Rising aids musicians of the Gulf Coast ing little shards of everything I hate in myself and trying to yank crime at Tower, Terri Ball Williams, are on the hunt for items f region who were affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. them out with the tweezers of rock." to put up for bid. For more info, log on to musicrising.org.

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www.americanradiohistory.com We mourn the loss of an industry icon.

Robert L. Krakoff

1935 - 2007

Media industry veteran, consummate professional, valued advisor, and wonderful friend.

Bob touched so many of us both personally and professionally. He will be missed.

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