SIED NAME IN RAIHAIM SINCE THE BIRTH Of ROCK R ROLL MARCH 12 1999`
People are talking about...
ESSICA
I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU
My money's on Jessica Andrews! KEITH HILL HILL-ACREE CONSULTANTS
This is my favorite song on the radio! PAUL JOHNSON WSOC/CHARLOTTE Tell radio to pull their heads out... and play JESSICA ANDREWS! BOB MITCHELL CONSULTANT/BRANSON, MO
I can see Jessica evolving into a star ín much the same way Faith Hill and Martina have. Get on board early." JUSTIN CASE WYRK/BUFFALO Girl, you've got the talent, it's time to share it with the rest of the world! MANDY McCORMACK KZLA /LA One word for Jessica's first single... hit! BILL HAGY WXBQ/BRISTOL Already getting phones. They love her, they love her, they love her! JD CANNON WFMS/INDIANAPOLIS TOP TEN COUNTRY SINGLES IN SOUNDSCAN! Something going on here? You know it. Street Date March 23
WE BELIEVE !
1999 5KG MUSIC NASHVILLE l rpm Management
www.americanradiohistory.com THE 1 NASHVILLE azraM1,xnaKs RECORDS DREAMTEAM
-7,
7/lael,h4/ GOVt41,U1 1,a14.49 102 Ot, alteetql>14t-rv
top row jimmy HARNEN, northeast radio promotion er marketing 800-73P-8734
bruce S H I N D LE R, head ofpromotion 615-463-4650 rick ROC KHILL, southeast radio promotion 6- marketing 800-375-3181 bob MITCHELL, west coast radio promotion & marketing 888-881-7650 bottom row Suzanne DURHAM, southwest radio promotion e- marketing 800-486-7864 george B RI N E R, midwest radio promotion & marketing 800-285-5711 scott BORCH ETTA, senior executive, promotion & artist development*
shannon EAG O N , promotion coordinator*
*Nashville Promotion number: 615-463-4650
© 1999 SKG MUn-IC NASHVILLE L.L.C.
www.americanradiohistory.com nt..//_ kse, corn/
(7.11;radio.00171 Your use source lor
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN RADIO SINCE GEORGE JONES SANG THE COLOR Of THE BLUES ISSUE 2246 MARCH 12 1999
eader
overlies
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
www.americanradiohistory.com IMPACTING MARCH 15TH!
COULDN'T WAIT: Z100 (NY) KYSR W KCI WX KS WB MX KRB E KB KS KDWB KZ ZO WN KS
MUSIC FIRST NEW
"DOWN SO LONG" EWEL the f_llow-up to the top 5 single "HANDS" Produced By Patrick Leonard
www.atlantic-records.com THE ATLANTIC GROUP 09499 ATLANTIC RECOEDING CORP. A T'ME WARNER COMPANY.
www.americanradiohistory.com FIFiSTI'tFiSüN
NEWSBRIEFS AS TOLD TO TONY SANDERS
Where the Boys Are Lee Abrams At the GAVIN Seminar in New Orleans, our Research Editor Preparing for Satellite Radio Jhan Hiber was delugued with Country programmers Now XM Satellite Radio's Senior VP of wanting to know how to bring male listeners back to the Programming, Abrams invented the Album format. After some careful examination, Hiber finds it may Rock format. Lee also developed the Classic Rock format KFOG/FM-San Francisco not be as bad as all that...but he also uncovers a more for and the Urban/Dance format for the origi- hidden problem. dangerous nal WKIU/FM-New Ycrk. In 1989, Leejoined the ABC Radio Networks and helped spread Z -Rock across the lafld as a satellite -deliv- ered 24 -hour Active R9ck format. Musically, N Spot Lee has produced various works and has Marks the appeared on numerous Alan Parsons A GAVIN big topic at the recent Seminar Project CDs on the Arista label. was non traditional revenue (NTR), Probably the most morning show. We're not and 99X -Atlanta has hit upon a great important thing a radio going to shut down cre- vehicle. Direct Marketing Manager Lea programmer can do to atively at 10 a.m. We're prepare for the arrival of going to always be on. Deason walks Alt Editor Richard satellite -delivered radio, While we're going to be Sands through "Project X." realistically, is to not be in modeling ourselves after denial. Just remembering some of the great radio back to the early days of stations, simultaneously, FM, a lot of the big AMs- and the legendary AM programmers-were in betting to Know You denial about FM. They As the Country Radio Seminar gets underway in Nashville, couldn't believe that FM would be a threat to a sta- Country Editor Jamie Matteson shines the spotlight on the tion with a 30 share. The artists who make the format great. By asking some off-the- net result for some was that they were driven out wall questions, she uncovers the real people hiding of the business. beneath all the star trappings. If you're going to survive, we're going to rewrite the you've got to do what I call playbook for the way our "amazing radio." It's a way stations sound. We're just try 01999 GAVIN of thinking, an attitude and going to and hire the in, Miller Freeman energy within the building, most amazing staff of Contents A United News & Media company the magic between the wackos and crazies. We're records and out on the going to be musically pas- News RAP/HIP-HOP 25 GAVIN Pacts with Mediabase 5 Knights to the Rescue, Part 2 street. The most important sionate as far as embrac- Smith Sr. VP/Programming TRIPLE A 28 thing about amazing radio ing new music styles, old at Chancellor 5 More Seminar Photos is to really stake a claim for music styles, every imag- 34 Jacor Relaunches The ALTERNATIVE your core artists. When a inable artist. Research Group 5 Atlanta's Project X record comes out by that There's plenty of room BIA Lists Top Billers in '98 8 COLLEGE 37 Triumph of the Underdog artist, you celebrate it. If for radio stations and XM Ratings & Research ACTIVE ROCK 39 they're coming to town, it Satellite Radio to co -exist. Country Casualties: Slippage in Seminar '99: Over Easy should be like the world Just realize that we're Both Genders 10 JAZZ/SMOOTH JAZZ & VOCALS 41 New Orleans Revelrie stops. There's got to be a nothing more than anoth- RadioeLarge AMERICANA 44 passion on the air about er radio band. In 1920 Tuning in Country's Top "Bitcasters" 11 Americana Is Cookin'! these core artists. there was AM, in 1940 At XM, we're going to FM,and now there's X.M. Features & Charts Spotlight: Country be rooted in what makes We're all broadcasters. Of TOP 40/RHYTHM CROSSOVER 13 Letting the Hits Play Longer 46 radio stations great. I like course, it's in our blood to PD Profile: Rob Roberts Letter to the Editor 48 A/C, HOT A/C 17 Is That a Fact? 54 to say our attitude is try to kick each other's Adult Radio Rules eccentric all the way to ass, but, at the end of the URBAN 22 Parting Shots 60 the bank. A lot of our for- day, we're all doing radio, The Shape of Things to Come gmail BoxSet 60 mats will be like a 24 -hour just on different bands. Batt & Buzz: KBCQ to 13Q
March 12, 1999 GAV I N 3
www.americanradiohistory.com THE POP PROMOTION STAFF AT
e Vi e
Would like to thank all our radio and industry friends for making us Gavin's 1998 INDEPENDENT LABEL OF THE YEAR AND 1998 INDEPENDENT RHYTHM -CROSSOVER LABEL OF THE YEAR
WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO BRINGING YOU MORE GREAT MUSIC IN 1999!
www.americanradiohistory.com FIRSTWÜHUS
GAVI N N EWS Guess what we want to talk about this week? That's right-monitored air- DATA DEAL HERALDS NEW ERA FOR AIRPLAY MONITORING play. You can read the basic news story on this page but I feel it would be worthwhile dealing with some questions that have already arisen from our move into this modern realm of data presentation. For instance, why "Finally there's a more com- and Mediabase Research will publish weekly charts 950 affiliate radio stations Mediabase? For starters its petitive-and more accu- President Rich Meyer. The based exclusively on air- throughout the U.S. The state of the art data is an essential tool for hundreds of rate-system in place to semi -exclusive arrangement play research provided by Mediabase-driven charts will programmers and is the track the progress of a also allows Los Angeles - Mediabase 24/7. Concur- be used to significantly aug- benchmark of success for record...and got rently, GAVIN will use the ment GAVIN's research, but you guys it!" music on the radio. In a con- That's the reaction of one data to supplement its they are not intended to solidating world this deal record industry Senior Vice daily gmail fax publication replace the publication's puts GAVIN in the top tier of President upon hearing that and other print and elec- longstanding relationship trade publications and infor- GAVIN signed a strategic tronic products. with medium- and small - mation providers. Some record executives partnership with Premiere "All of us at GAVIN are market station airplay data. ask why do we need Radio Networks to publish extremely enthusiastic to be Mediabase when we already Mediabase, charts and analysis supplied associated with have BDS? The plain fact is by the company's and we're delighted to have "I don't even that Radio doesn't have BDS Mediabase Research.The full access to the tremen- and doesn't want it. Radio alliance was announced dous research they bring to understand has Mediabase and, in terms jointly this week by Gavin based R&R to publish the industry;" commented of radio affiliates, Mediabase outguns BDS 10:1. Without CEO David Dalton, Premiere Mediabase data. GAVIN's David Dalton. "This what the possible question, this alliance has President/COO Kraig Kitchin, Effective June 1, GAVIN partnership ensures that we raised the bar on monitored will continue to be the downside to airplay information now that, leader in chart information finally, there's another-and and, without question, rais- streaming more accurate-system by acRelaunch es the bar on monitored air- which to track the progress play data." audio is..." of a record. are wonder- Mediabase currently moni- Some people ing what GAVIN will do with tors over 800 radio stations -DALE ERVIN, e Research Grou the data? We are in the in 125 markets, 24 hours a KZLA-LOS ANGELES process of designing new and With financial support from transition. Additionally, day, seven days a week, and innovative ways of present- Jacor Communications, vet- Jacor will not be assuming provides vital information to SEE PAGE 11 ing this important informa- eran A/C programmer and the bills owed to research tion. We're not interested in simply competing head -to - radio executive Rick subcontractors by the previ- head with BDS and Airplay Torcasso has been named ous Research Group Corp. Monitor-we'll leave that to President of newly -recon- While Torcasso didn't Steve Smith to Senior VP/ others-instead we will pro- figured The Research elaborate on specifics, he vide a fresh slant on the Group. The firm, which did tell GAVIN that his firm's chart week that a lot of peo- will move its headquarters services "will be new con- Programming at Chancellor ple have been asking for. This from Seattle to the Dallas cepts and visions. Our goal will be more than a numbers After much wrangling and our long-term goal to attra( t game-we'll offer a range of area, will be announcing is to combine art and sci- posturing, it's official: Steve the radio industry's premiere useful, accurate, personality - other executive appoint- ence in a way to give GMs Smith has been named executives, and we are based music information. ments, as well as its and PDs new tools to s There is understandable Senior Vice President/Pro- delighted to add someone of detailed line of services to ceed in the new radio en concern that GAVIN might go gramming at Chancellor Steve's caliber to our team," be offered. ronment." Mediabase crazy and forget Communications. Smith commented Chancellor "Jacor is supplying the Torcasso revealed that its roots in smaller market made the switch from Radio President Jimmy de radio. Shouldn't happen. The financial backing for our he's interested in creating Emmis Communications, Castro. "We look to Steve to Mediabase-driven charts will company," Torcasso told Internet -friendly music call - where he was VP/Program- further bolster our industry - be used to significantly aug- GAVIN. "They've purchased out research as well as per- ming, late last week. leading programming re- ment GAVIN'S research, but the corporate name and ceptual studies, "but those they are not intended to Smith is expected to work sources and to work with The Research Group's list have almost been outdated replace the publication's long- closely with Chief Program- Steve Rivers in developing of domestic and interna- in their current form." standing relationship with ming Officer Steve Rivers in and growing Chancellor's tional clients." One note: Torcasso is medium and small -market air- managing programming activ- programming base." input Former Research Group insistent that, given Jacor's play data. We welcome ities at Chancellor's 465 -plus "I'm thrilled to work side - from all quarters on how we President Larry Campbell involvement, there is no col- stations, focusing on Top 40 by -side with industry veter- can improve the flow and pre- will not be part of the laboration between the new and Urban-formatted stations, ans such as Jimmy de sentation of data. renewed company, al- Research Group and Jacor- as well as growing the group's Castro, Steve Rivers, John though Campbell is serving owned-Critical Mass Media. franchise "Jammin"' stations. Madison, and David Le- as a consultant during the "No way," he told GAVIN. "Strategically, it has been bow," Smith added. David Dalton, CEO
www.americanradiohistory.com GAVINNEWS
Six Artists on Forbes Top 30 List Forbes magazine has released its latest list of high -earning G -FJ-LE S celebs, set to hit the newsstands March 22. Jerry Seinfeld BARNETT GOES GLOBAL tops the list, raking in $267 million. Out of the top 30, the Steve Barnett has been named Executive VP, Worldwide Marketing for Epic music world claims six spots: Records and 550 Music, it was announced earlier this week. Based in New #10 -the Rolling Stones ($57 mil); York, Barnett will work closely with all divisions of the Epic Records Group #11 P. -Master ($56.5 mil); (which, in addition to Epic and 550, includes the WORK Group) and Sony #13-Celine Dion ($55.5 mil); Music International in the development and implementation of global mar- #15 -Garth Brooks ($54 mil); #16 -Sean "Puffy" Combs ($53.5 mil); and keting campaigns for Epic and 550 artists. Barnet was most recently Senior #21 -those former GAVIN-Guaranteed Spice Girls, VP Worldwide Marketing before stepping into this newly -created role. with the small sum of $49 million. DAVIS GETS RESTLESS Jeff Davis has joined Restless Records as Vice President of Promotion, EMI Names Nicoli Exec. Chairman responsible for overseeing promotion efforts at Top 40, Hot and Modern Adult Radio formats on a national level. He'll also supervise the restless fielc Directors has Walters, served EMI's Board of mented who staff and determine promotion strategies for the label's acts. "This will be appointed Eric Nicoll, current as Chairman of the nominat- my third time working with Jeff," said Sr. VP Dave Darus, "watching him Group Chief Executive of ing committee. "He knows grow from radio to regional and now to one of the strongest national radio Biscuits, Sir company well and has United to succeed the professionals out there. He has delivered many records in the past, and I am Colin Southgate as Executive operated in highly competi- pleased to elevate him to the VP post he has deserved for a while." Davis Chairman. Nicoll will join EMI tive, consumer -oriented busi- was most recently National Director of CHR at Island Records. May 1 as Chairman Designate nesses throughout his career." and will become Chairman "I look forward to joining GAINING ON 1500 when Southgate retires on the EMI executive team," 1500 Records (now part of the Interscope/Geffen/A&M Records company) July 31. Additionally, Sir Do- added Nicoli, who had been picks up speed with the hiring of Christina Chiapetta as National Director minic Cadbury will become a non -executive director of of Radio Promotion. Chiapetta comes from Mercury, where she was Joint Deputy Chairman, suc- EMI since 1993. "I am excit- National Director of Modern Rock/West Coast. Further adds at the label ceeding Sir Peter Walters, ed by the opportunity to include Lee Kurisu, who joins as Director of Street Marketing and who is retiring after ten years. lead one of the world's best Independent Retail Promotion, and Gary Pappani, newly -named "Eric was the outstanding music groups and to work in Director of Tour and Internet Marketing. candidate for the job," corn- such a dynamic industry."
n
The leader in AMERICANÁ°promotion
Gavin C, /illlel'Í C'; l n,l c COUNTERPOINT 996 , 1)97 Independent & 1) NIUSIc CROUP LLO Company Promotionf creotiue radio promolion fr modeling of the e
JON G R I M S O N CYNTHIA GRIM S O N COUNTERPOINT MUSIC GROUP, LLC Creative Radio Promotion & Marketing
P.O. Box 24650 I Nashville, Tennessee 37202-4650 615.352.0420 I FAX 615.353.0410
[email protected] I www.americana-music.com
6 GAVIN March 12, 1999
www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN N EWS BIA Lists fop Billers in '98 Late -breaking station and market revenue information GRIABE3AG caused BIA Research to re -rank its top 10 billing radio sta- BY LAURA SWEZEY tions of 1998. Only those stations in the top four slots were KIND OF A DRAG: Capitol Records is conducting an exhaustive search...for a drag queen. affected, and all stations in the top 10 released by BIA last It's all to promote Capitol's campy Divas Exotica album, containing warblings from such week remain in the grouping. Interestingly, Infinity divas as Mamie Van Doren, Carmen Miranda, and Marilyn Monroe. Capitol has held con- Broadcasting owns six of the top ten; the remaining four are tests in major cities nationwide seeking high -heeled boys to either sing or lip synch split between Chancellor (3) and Jacor (1). The correct rank- their favorite Divas tune. Promos of the event promise, "There'll be more men wearing ings and revenues for the top -ten stations are listed below: sequined gowns and rhinestone tiaras than at poker night at Dennis Rodman's house" Photos and videos of winners from each event will be judged in order to crown the ulti- Rank Rank Market Station Format Owner flewri- mate drag queen, who will grace Divas Exotica magazine ads. 1 1 New York WFAN/AM Sports Infinity $55,100 Last month at New York's Splash Bar, 800 people showed up to strut their stuff 45,600 2 1 New York WXRK/FM Rock Infinity and partake in the festivities. Real -life diva Eartha Kitt was on hand to sign CDs and
3 1 New York WLTW/FM A/C Chancellor 45,400 act as celebrity judge at the event, which raised $3500 for the not -for-profit Career Gear, helping unemployed men re-enter 4 2 Los Angeles KIIS/FM Top 40 Jacor 39,200 the workforce. Winner of the New York
5 1 New York WINS/AM News Infinity 38,300 contest was Edie, a regular performer in 6 2 Los Angeles KRTH/FM Oldies Infinity 37,100 the Big Apple. Bedecked in a black num- flowers, he performed 7 1 New York WKTU/FM Rhythmic Top 40 Chancellor 36,900 ber adorned with "Go Go Calypso" with the aid of four 8 1 New York WCBS/FM Oldies Infinity 36,400 dancing boys. 9 2 Los Angeles KKBT/FM Urban Chancellor 35,850 ANALYZE THIS: Next time you feel down,
10 2 Los Angeles KTWV/FM Smooth Jan Infinity 34,500 be thankful that you've at least got your mental health. Relatively speaking, any- way. Mojo Nixon, now a talk show host Pictured, l -r: Eartha Kitt flanked by Divas has just released a WEBS TEO on WLW-Cincinnati, Exotica New York winner Edie, along with new CD with his band theToadliquors. WIZ contestants Hedda Lettuce, Lyp Sinka, and ICI kDedq , Joust On The Real Sock Ray Blue! Texas Prison (seated) Edie's calypso dancers. I.1S954 Field Recordings, Vol. 3, Nixon picks on -.ME «WON ml everybody. "Drunk Divorced Floozie (The Ballad of Diana Spencer)," "Orenthal James =.. musicAM- ' UMW SCLeuI.A.BYeDIººº.QlveWe. (Was a Mighty Bad Man)," and "Rock n' Roll Hall of Lame," are some of the high -profile WIM! RADIOCAM /': Du w W, ealoneuu.
enU m.11 oe.,Mou..ao. "4:::::::::,::o .,,ae ro. ov since Roswell in '47, and they're trying to turn us all into a part of the hive. The bicycle r, "Regardless of the topic, this enigmatic young artist never falls to be far more clever and intelligent than many of his major -label contemporaries"...Larry Flick, Billboard -oar -!1r 11r eAr -,rRr -Ar yYr Vic "Ar ^AIr ffib, 7Ar 7+r -fs- -!t "iir "Ir 9Ier -.Mr -At- lair ,+k sit -Orr- ear #"Or -Ar 9k .t- # "alle "Or -Ar ',+k ,A- -Ile -,Or -At 'r. .. Ar Manus(ement: Onus( lsauc-jor E.X.l 954 522-9338 Fex: 954 524-5183 March 12, 1999 GAVIN 7 www.americanradiohistory.com GAVINfJf VV Kane Named President; BACKSTAGE 1 Capstar Star System BSTRIKE A POSE Madonna is everywhere lately-e ept on stage. The Material Mom has announced th t Capstar Broadcasting Corp- D.C., and Kansas City. He she will not take her show on the road despite telling reporters earlier this year that sl oration has announced that joined The Research Group in planned a fall tour. "There's no specific reason," said a representative from her label. "SI Jason Kane has been 1984, where he was involved just decided she didn't want to do it. It's a fairly recent decision. You km )w. her produ named President of its Star in the development of diverse tions are so huge, and they're so draining. A System division, based in formats and expansion into tour is a big undertaking for her.' Insiders Austin, Tex. Kane most international markets. say we'll see Madonna in the movies before recently served as Senior John Cullen, Co -Chief we pay to see her at The Meadowlands. But Vice President and Director Operating Officer of Capstar other sources insist this is not about her of Special Services for The Broadcasting, commented, movie career: "'she's ready to go back in the Research Group in Seattle, "Jason Kane will be a major studio. She's on a roll: she's hot again, and where he worked for 15 asset to Star System-and to she doesn't want to take a year off to tour years. the Capstar group of sta- and lose that momentum." Then there's Star System is the platform tions-as we move forward Margaret Solis, the Scottish psychic who of technology Capstar with aggressively developing predicted Madonna's first pregnancy (as well as Rod Stewart's recent breakup wih Broadcasting developed to and marketing Star System Rachel Hunter), who says the singer will get married again and have another chill. deliver customized radio programming products and Whether Solis prediction are on the mark remains to be seen-but we refuse to belie e programming in various for- services. He has been a that the former blonde bombshell considers Ricky Martin marriage material. This wee s mats to multiple markets. nationally -recognized leader Star revealed that Madonna covered the former Menudo star in lipstick kisses after ti e During his 25 -year radio in programming strategy for Granunys and is interested in getting to know the Latin hunk better. Speaking of lipstic industry career, Kane has many years, and we are although we know .Madonna would never wear Max Factor-which is sold in some ,rf served as programmer for exceptionally pleased to America's better drug stores-the Material Girl has agreed to be the New Face for the cc radio stations in Washington, welcome him aboard." metics giant. The singer, who turns 41 this year, just closed a deal to do TV and in -sto e ads for the company, which will create a new line of make-up inspired by the star. Gue s this means she won't be wearing MAC's Viva Glam anymore. Hawkins VP/Programming at Capstar "West" BROOKS PUTS MOTHER OVER PADRES Rich Hawkins has been named Vice President of Program- We told you last month that Garth Brooks had taken a year-long hiatus from music a cl ming for Capstar Broadcasting Corporation's western region. had taken his black hat clown to the San Diego Padres' training camp in Peoria. Arizo Based in San Diego, Hawkins will oversee programming for to try out for the team. We just got word, however, that the singer has left camp to be wi radio stations operated by Pacific Star Communications, his mother, who is battling cancer in Los Angeles. The Padres organization confirmed t Capstar's regional operating division, as well as oversee the musician had left last weekend for "personal reasons." after training with the team other Capstar stations in the western United States. less than a month. Padres owner John Moores told the Associated Press that he was A 23 -year radio broadcasting industry veteran, Hawkins certain whether Brooks planned to return, but added, "We're a lot more concerned abc t` most recently served as Operations Manager at KYXY/FM his mom than whether he's coming hack. Obviously he's welcome back, and it would e and KPLN/FM-San Diego. He was also Program Director at a shame if he doesn't [return], because it's obvious to everybody he was committed." y WFOG/FM and WPTE/FM-Norfolk, Va., and WMXP/FM- the way, the singer hit a home run his first day at camp. Pittsburgh, Pa. BOBBY RÜ8IÑSOÑ BOBBY ROBINSO. "GREED KILLS" Impacting Days March 15 and 16 For Top 40 - "LIKE A BALL" AAA and College. "IS IT ME" "COULD 118E THAI THE THING IOU CALL FREE Written, composed, performed and recorded by Bobby Robinsc IS A. YORLO THAT SPINS ROUND IN GREED?" IIVA BOTAS BOTAS PRODUCTION http://bobbyrobinson.iuma.com 8 GAVIN March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com GAVINNEWS Founded by Bill Gavin in 1958 4 203 FRIENDSOFRADIO ACM Noms GAVIN Miller Freeman Entertainment Group atraca Berg 140 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: (415) 495-1990 Songwriter, If you owned Announced Fax: (415) 495-2580 http://www.gavin.com Recording a radio sta- The final nominations for the Academy e-mail: editorialegavin.com Artist tion, you of Country Music (ACM) awards were Chief Executive Officer DAVID DALTON would... Chief Operating Officer BOB GALLIANI recently announced at a press confer- Hometown: Combine classic Chief Financial Officer BETTY HOLLARS at Universal Studios Hollywood. Editor-in -Chief REED BUNZEL Nashville, Tenn. rock like the ence Final ballots for the awards will be Managing Editor ALEXANDRA RUSSELL (born and raised!) Stones with East Coast Bureau TONY SANDERS Birthday: February 3, Johnny Cash, mailed to the Academy's voting mem- An Director PETER GRAME '964 Aretha with bers on Monday, March 22. Winners TOP 40, RHYTHM CROSSOVER Bobbie Gentry, will be announced during the presen- KEVIN CARTER (Editor) What radio stations and throw in tation ceremony at the Universal A/C, HOT A/C M. LAI (Editor) did you grow up lis- Mississippi Amphitheatre in southern California ANNETTE URBAN tening to? John and on Wednesday, May 5, broadcast on QUINCY McCOY (Senior Editor) Mostly Top 40. Memphis "Back Wher We CBS Television Network. RAP, HIP -HOP My mom listened Minnie for good mea- Were Beautiful," Faith Hill leads the way with six JANINE COVENEY (Editor) to Country, so I got sure. because it's about two nominations, followed by Garth COUNTRY Country through women I lo'.e very Brooks, Steve Wariner, and Brooks & JAMIE MATTESON (Editor/Nashville Bureau Chief) osmosis. The first record you deeply, my Grandma JEFF HOUSE (Chan Editor) in DAVID OGDEN (Assistant) remember buying? Callaway and my Dunn, each nominated four cate- What radio stations "Ode to Billie Joe" mother-in-law, Lee. gories. Newcomers the Wilkinsons' AMERICANA JESSIE SCOTT (Editor) do you listen to (I asked my mom to name appears three times, as does now? buy it). Future Ambitions: Martina McBride's. TRIPLE A KENT ZIMMERMAN (Senior Editor) I'm a jumper. I have To make that great Nominees for Radio Station of KEITH ZIMMERMAN (Senior Editor) eight presets-Classic Of all the songs record we a I want to the Year include: KEEY!FM- ALTERNATIVE Country, Classic Rock, you've written, make, and to run off RICHARD SANDS (Editor) Minneapolis; KILT/FM-Houston; Alternative, old R&B, which is your to Colorado with my COLLEGE KMLE/FM-Phoenix; KNIX/FM- and NPR. favorite and why? husband, Jdf Hanna! VINNIE ESPARZA (Associate Editor) Phoenix; WKHK/FM-Atlanta; JAZZ, SMOOTH JAZZ & VOCALS WSIX/FM-Nashville, Tenn. KEITH ZIMMERMAN (Senior Editor) by Jamie Matteson KENT ZIMMERMAN (Senior Editor) Disc Jockey of the Year nomi- gmail nees are: The Bear Man and Ken SANDY SKEIE (Manager) Kicks of WUSY/FM-Chattanooga; Associate Art Director RENE BRUCKNER Let Gavin do ' Graphic Designer CHARLES MacNULTY Dale & Mary of KFKF/FM-Kansas An Production GABRIELLA NEAL News Assistant LAURA SWEZEY City, Mo.; Holstead & Yates, KILT/FM- Sr. Research Assistants JON FOJTIK, JUSTIN TORRES for less than Houston; David Hughes & Dexter, Editorial/Research Assistants ANNA CALIX, SEAN CURRAN, JIM LESLIE, MIKE MANSOURIAN, WUSY/FM-Chattanooga; and Moby AYOKA MEDLOCK, TAPAN MUNSHI, JASON OLAINE, MELISSA PIAZZA, KATIE ZARLING would cost ou' of WKHK/FM-Atlanta. Contributing Editor (Research) JHAN HIBER Contributing Editor JAAN UHELSZKI Head of Sales and Marketing LOU GALLIANI it Y'irself. (805) 542-9999 Fax (805) 542-9997; to do y RICK GALLIANI Novelty (415) 459-3703, Fax (415) 485-1799 "Sunscreen" Top 40 Marketing- STEVE RESNIK (818) 951-6700, Fax (818) 951-6800 Nit Factor A/C & Urban Marketing- MEL DELATTE Instant (310) 573-4244, Fax: (310) 573-4289 He-Hop Marºeting- MICHAEL NIXON you in a hole, Unless Inc by now (310) 667-6363, Fax (310) 318-5303 you should have heard about the Country & Americana Marketing - PAULA ERICKSON (615) 255-5010, Fax: (615) 255-5020 instant reaction to Baz Luhrmann's Active Rock/College/Corporate Accounts/Classifieds song, "Everybody's Free (To Wear Marketing- ERIC SHADE (888) 785-0956, Fax (805) 544-0662 Sunscreen)." Manager, Media Services DAVE ROTHSTEIN The record in question is the spo- Office Manager/Assistant to CEO SANDRA DERIAN Accounts Receivable/Collections Manager ken -word recitation of a commentary JENNIFER HILL attributed to Chicago Tribune colum- Administrator, Subscriptions/Inforrnation Senices ANNA CALIX nist Mary Schmich. Australian film INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/ONLINE SERVICES director Baz Luhrmann hired actor Manager WALT REED i.ee Perry to read the piece over Assistant LARRY SHORT Call L Web Manager,gavin.com KEVIN KLEIN Everybody's Free," from Luhrmann's CONVENTION SERVICES film William Shakespeare's Romeo + Executive Director NATALIE DUITSMAN Event Coordinator DEIRDRE MORRISSEY (805) 542-9999 Juliet, for inclusion on an album, Gavin Seminar Special Counsel RON ALEXENBURG Something for Everybody. NASHVILLE OFFICE "It's out-pulling Limp Bizkit and No 209 10th Avenue South, Suite 516, Nashville, 77,737203 (615) 255-5010, Far. (615) 255-5020 Doubt by a mile," the Times quoted GAVIN IS PUBLISHED 50 WEEKS A YEAR ON FRIDAY OF EACH WEER. KROQ/FM Program Director Kevin SIRBSCRLPIION RATES: $350 FOR 50 ISSUES, OR $195 FOR 15 ISSUES. SUBSCRIPTION AND CIRCULATION INQUIRIES CALL (415) 475-1990. Weatherly. "I've never seen a track so ALL RIGHTS TT) ANY OR ALL OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS PIIBOCATION ARE RESERVED. MATERIALS MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED instant as far as striking a nerve." IN ANY FORM WEHOUT THE PUBLISHER'S PERMISSION.. www.americanradiohistory.com anyone who heads over to Clear happened to turn his or her atten- There are lots of different lists for audio over the 'Net: WHOK/F14- Channel's WTNT/FM-Tallahassee tion away from computer screen streaming audio sites on the Columbus and KSKS/FM-Fresno. will get the kind of greeting that's while the Web site was loading. Internet. Some, such as those main- GAVIN's research looked at mo e actually rare from an Internet web - tained at MIT or at www.live- than 120 Country station Web sites site: sound. WTNT's site doesn't NOT EVERYBODY'S radio.net, bill themselves as the which, according to one list or just materialize in the web browser STREAMING 24/7 most comprehensive. As might be another, supposedly include d as most sites do. It also includes a WMDH/FM-New Castle, Ind. expected, though, these lists con- audio streaming. We found abo'it sonic greeting: a quick explosion, doesn't stream its audio 24 hours a tain their own share of out-of-date 30 of these stations either r o the opening line for Fleming/ day or seven days a week. In fact, and incorrect info. longer offered streaming audio or Morgan's "I was Country, When if you don't tune in during a week- Even the best-known streaming- never did, had "broken links," or Country Wasn't Cool," and then a day before 9 a.m. local time, you'll audio sites, such as RealNetworks, the Web site had relocated and station ID, "Today's Hit Country, miss the station's Internet stream can have a list with a couple of couldn't be found easily. That left 94.9 WTNT." Not a bad idea for get- altogether. WMDH's Internet - errors; currently, RealNetwork's list about 90 Country sites with a bona ting the attention of the potential streaming schedule is Mon -Fri, still includes two CBS/Infinity sta- fide audio stream as part of their listener, especially if that person 12:01 to 9 a.m. tions that no longer feed their Web offering. Country Radio's Biggest "Bitcasters" This list includes the 30 largest Country stations that are actually streaming audio over the 'Net. The stations are ranked according to BIA's estimates for 1998 over-the -air revenues. Please note: dollar figures on this list do not include any Internet revenues and this list does not rank the Country stations based on Internet income. Only over -the -air revenue estimates from BIA were used to rank the stations. Rev. est. Calls Market (rank) Owner '98 (S000) Website 1 WKHX/FM Atlanta (12) ABC Radio $22,000 www.wkhx.com 2 KSCS/FM Dallas - Ft. Worth (7) ABC Radio 18,000 www.kscs.com 3 KZLA/FM Los Angeles (2) Bonneville 16,600 www.kzIa.com 4 KMLE/FM Phoenix (15) Chancellor Media 14,200 www.kmle108.com :) 11'1 I'. I I ( i i 'a 13,900 www.k102.com 6 WSIX/FM Nashville (44) Capstar (SEA Star) 12,900 www.wsix.com 7 WFMS/FM Indianapolis (38) Susquehanna Radio 12,500 www.wfms.com 8 KSON/FM San Diego (16) Jefferson -Pilot 11,750 www.kson.com 9 KPLX/FM Dallas - Ft. Worth (7) Susquehanna Radio 10,700 www.995thewolf.com 10 WYAY/FM Atlanta (12) ABC Radio 10,150 www.wyay.com 11 WWYZ/FM Hartford -New Britain -Middletown (45) Capstar (Atlantic Star) 7,900 www.wwyz.com 12 WHKO/FM Dayton (55) Cox Radio 7,000 www.activedayton.com/whkofm 13 WWWW/FM Detroit (6) Chancellor Media 6,900 www.w4country.com 14 WKKT/FM Charlotte -Gastonia -Rock Hill (37) Capstar (SEA Star) 6,350 www.broadcast.com/radio/country/wkkt/ 15 WGNA/FM Albany -Schenectady -Troy (59) Capstar (Atlantic Star) 6,200 www.wgna.com 16 WBCT/FM Grand Rapids (66) Clear Channel 5,400 www.b93.com 17 KXKT/FM Omaha - Council Bluffs (72) Capstar (Central Star) 3,900 www.kxkt.com 18 WDAF/AM Kansas City (30) Entercom 3,700 www.wdaf.com 19 KZSN/FM Wichita (89) Capstar (GulfStar) 3,550 www.kzsn.com 20 WYNY/FM & WWZY/FM & WWYY/FM New York (1) Big City Radio 3,400 www.newcountryy107.com 21 KFDI/FM Wichita (89) Journal Broadcast Group 3,300 www.kfdi.com 22 WR00/FM Jacksonville (52) Clear Channel 3,200 www.roostercountry107.com 23 WQXK/FM Youngstown - Warren (92) Connoisseur Communications 3,000 www.k105country.com 24 WOW/FM Omaha - Council Bluffs (72) Journal Broadcast Group 2,800 www.wowradio.com 25 WPKX/FM Springfield, Mass. (80) Capstar (Atlantic Star) 2,650 www.kix979.com 26 KSOP/FM Salt Lake City - Ogden (35) KSOP Inc 2,500 www.ksopcountry.com 27 KZKX/FM Lincoln (172) Capstar (Central Star) 2,325 www.kzkx.com 28 WIXY/FM Champaign (204) Saga Communications 2,200 www.wixy.com 29 KVOO/FM Tulsa (63) Journal Broadcast Group 2,100 www.kvoo.com 30 WTNT/FM Tallahassee (163) Clear Channel 2,000 www.wtntfm.com Source: GAVIN research, BIA, 1999. 12 GAVIN March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com TOP 40 RHYTHM PDPROFILE Grip & Grin -O -Rama Q102 (WKRQ)- Rob Roberts Cincinnati recent- ly threw its Snappy-Ass Title: Dunaway from Y-100). Winter Bash '99- Regional Director of and no one threw Current Presets On Programming/Clear it back. Hanging Your Car Radio: Every Channel South station in town, backstage, near a Florida (and yes, it couple of giant including the Spanish takes two business ones, although I really space heaters (Ur): Lobster with extra cards to fit it all) enjoy punching into Tom Barsanti of shrimp appetizer; Joe's Call letters: WHY' Wild 95.5 in West Jeff McClusky & Stone Crab when it's (Y-100), WPLL (Planet Palm Beach. Associates, Sire Records VP/Promo Barry Pinlac, Dave Slankard and in season; Smith and 103), and various oth- Mike Marino. Off -duty listening: I'm Wilinsky's on South Craig Honeycutt of Everything, 0102 OM ers throughout West a hardcore Poco fan. I Beach when I need a Palm and the Keys also love the Eagles, piece of beef. Owner: Clear Channel and find myself spend- Favorite movie: ing a lot of time with Describe your format: A) All-time fave: Field Y-100 is a street -active the new Hole CD. of Dreams and Top 40 looking to Personal PD Network: Searching for Bobhy cause trouble while Jon Zellner, Jim Lawson, Fischer (both with maintaining a white -hat, Tim Richards, and my "Dad" themes). I good guy image. Planet hero, Tom Poleman. watch them regularly 103 is a Mainstream Average Spot Load: to remind myself A/C directed to office 10 minutes what's important. listening and evolving B) current fave: There Legendary voice talent Casey Stop Set times: into a personality sta- wasn't anything good in Difficult to tell the PD from the Kasem recently visited WRVW- :25 and :50 tion that's fun for the last year. Does this wrestler without a program... Nashville, and sat in with the "grown ups." Most Memorable Gig: mean I'm getting old? KC101-New Haven PD Kelly Nash morning show, performing such My paper route for the Current Ratings: TV show(s) I never (right) stops in at a local bar to legendary bits as "Shaggy Does Houston Chronicle. Y-100 (3.4-3.5); miss: Sportscenter and share a belt with his new neighbor, Shakespeare." Pictured, after a Ex -Yankee Joe WPLL (1.5-1.8) Yankees baseball on WWF Light Heavyweight Champ post -show shower, Kasem and PD Pepitone was on my Extra Innings through Duane Gill. Jimmy Steele. Early Influences: WLS route (he was an Astro Direct TV. with John Records at the time). He never Landecker, Rick Dees tipped me. Still owes Non -trade mag sub- WMGI-Terre Haute PD at WMPS and WHBQ me $2.70. Radio is just scriptions: Sports Rich O'Brien invited in Memphis, Bill a sidebar between my Illustrated Jive recording artist Tanner at WJDX in paper route gigs. If I hadn't stumbled Jackson, Scott Shannon Britney Spears to Other Notable Gigs: into radio, I'd be: wherever he was. tour his plush bache- Selling fire extinguish- Wearing a sign that lor pad, conveniently Mentor: The man who ers door-to-door, says "will be a smart located in his par- is responsible for keep- proofreader/headline aleck for food." ent's basement. (l -r): ing me from entering writer for the Delta Career Goal: To keep MD Steve Smith (the Law School (I was Democrat Times news- this job for another 10 other one), Spears, three days away from paper, weekend weath- years and keep getting and a very proud registering)-Lee erman on Channel 11 better at it. Randall at KTFM/KTSA O'Brien. in Lubbock. Wacky anecdote: The in San Antonio. He The Boss: David Ross. first time Rick Dees promised to teach me called me, I thought it OK, so it's a leftover God bless him and his everything he knew was my afternoon GAVIN Seminar pic- family. about radio while he drive guy imitating ture; but it's Eminem, Family: Wife Melinda, was consulting at KRLB him because I'm such so back off. (l -r): in Lubbock. I will sons Austin, age 12, a fan. I didn't believe Interscope's Chris and Ethan, age 9. Both always owe him a debt. it and quizzed him for boys straight -A stu- Lopes, KUJ-Tri-Cities First gig: WBAQ in are five minutes on PD Jeff Jacobs, Greenville, (coinci- dents and Yankee Memphis landmarks fans. I am blessed. KZZU's Paul Gray, dently, also the home- until I was convinced I Eminem, lnterscope's town of Bill Tanner Favorite restaurant(s): had just made a total Tom Starr, and and Dr. Dave Benihana. Steak and ass of myself. Xtreme Radio -St Louis PD Tommy Mattern. by Kevin Carter .[larch 12, 1999 GAVIN 13 www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN RHYTHMLW TW SPINS TREND 1 1 TLC - No Scrubs (LaFace/Arista) 3006 +288 3 2 WHITNEY HOUSTON - Heartbreak Hotel (Arista) 2469 +76 2 3 MONICA - Angel Of Mine (Arista) 2355 -69 FOR THE RECORD 6 4 TYRESE - Sweet Lady (RCA) 1931 +208 "We're eagerly anticipating the arrival 4 5 JAY-Z - Can I Get A ... (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam) 1811 -10 of the new Ricky Martin single, 'Livin' BLACKSTREET/JANET (11) 9 6 EMINEM - My Name Is... (Aftermath/Interscopel 1798 +118 5 7 LAURYN HILL - Ex-Factor (Columbia/CRG) 1749 +8 La Vida Loca' (C2/CRG)..- a stellar 98° (9) 7 8 MARIAN CAREY - I Still Believe (Columbia/CRG) 1696 -18 record." -Erik Bradley, MD, B96 -Chica **TOTAL (7) 10 9 R. KELLY - When A Woman's Fed Up (Jive) 1666 +60 **C -NOTE (7) 14 10 GINUWINE - What's So Different (550 Music) 1458 +27 "Bette Midler's 'I'm Beautiful' is **CHEROKEE (7) 8 11 DRU HILL - These Are The Times 1430 (Island/Mercury) -233 pulling Top 5 15 12 BRITNEY SPEARS - ...Baby One More Time (Jive) 1380 -32 adult phones. 11 13 2 PAC - Changes (Interscope) 1275 -252 It picks up 13 14 DEBORAH - Nobody's To TOP TIP COX Supposed Be Here (Arista) 1291 -154 where 'Vogue' 12 15 BRANDY - Have You Ever? (Atlantic) 1264 -194 from Madonna 16 16 WILL SMITH - Miami (Columbia/CRG) 1187 -225 left off." 11 11 CHER - Believe (Warner Bros.) 1121 +4 -Alex Tear, 21 18 FAITH EVANS - All Night Long (Bad Boy/Arista) 1041 +64 Trick PD, WDRQ-Detroit 26 19 BUSTA RHYMES/JANET JACKSON - What's It Gonna Be )FlipmodeNlolator/Elektra/EEG) 1030 +316 Daddy 29 20 BLACKSTREET featuringJANET JACKSON - Girlfriend/Boyfriend )Interscope) 1025 +488 Have you seen the video? Incredible. "Top 5 phones for `It's On' by DJ 23 21 VENGABOYS - We Like To Party (Strictly Rhythm) 969 +148 Clue & DMX (Def Jam)." -Tony 22 22 OUTKAST - Rosa Parks (LaFace/Arista) 939 +42 Manero, PD, KKSS-Albuquerque TRICK DADDY 20 23 TLC - Silly Ho' (LaFace/Arista) 940 -64 "Nann" (Slip-N-Slide/Warlock) 24 24 DMX - Ruff Ryders Anthem )Def Jam/Mercury) 863 +50 According to KMEL's Joey "'Sweet Lady' 18 25 DRU HILL - How Deep Is Your Love (Island/Mercury) 843 -183 Arbagey: "Reflects exactly by Tyrese looks 19 26 'N SYNC - Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You 804 -206 what's happening in the clubs (God (RCA) like a home 25 27 BACKSTREET BOYS - All I Have To Give (Jive) 730 +4 right now." run.- - 28 THE ROOTS - You Got Me )MCA) 619 N St. Strong debut stems from large word-of-mouth. -Bruce James, PD, - 29 MYA - My First Night With You )Interscope) 649 N RADIO SAYS KKFR-Phoenix 34 30 3rd STOREE - If Ever (Yab Yum/EEG) 542 +88 21 31 SHANICE - When I Close My Eyes (LaFace/Arista) 523 -166 - 32 TRINA AND TAMARA - What'd You Come Here For? (Columbia/CRG) 514 N "Crazy calls on everything by DMX. - 33 KRAZIE BONE - Thug Mentality (Relativity) 503 N `Slippin' 30 34 JUVENILE - Ha (Universal/MCA) 495 -38 pulling Top 10 - 35 JESSE POWELL - You (Silas/MCA) 494 N phones and 33 36 LAURYN HILL - Doo Wop (That Thing) )Columbia/CRG) 500 +20 debuted Top - 37 98° - The Hardest Thing (Universal) 479 N 15 callow." 28 38 TO - Bye Bye Baby (Epic) 443 -179 MAXWELL -E -Man, MD, - 39 KELLY PRICE - Secret Love (Island/Mercury) 425 N "Fortunate" Power 106 -Los - 40 RAPHAEL SAADIQ - Get Involved (Hollywood) 423 N (Columbia/CRG) Angeles Total Reports This Week 58 Last Week 58 "`Fortunate' is both extraordinary and brilliant.' Reports Adds SPINS TREND RHYTHM CROSSOVER REPORTS DJ CLUE feat. - 1 -Joey Arbagey, PD, DMX "It's On" )Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam) 17 411 +94 ACCEPTED MONDAYS Sc TUESDAYS KMEL-San Francisco DIVINE - "One More Try" (Red Ant) 15 0 335 +5 6:30 A.M.-4 P.M. 112 - "Anywhere" (Bad Boy/Arista) 14 5 248 +46 GAVIN STATION REPORTING JOEY McINTYRE - "Stay the Same" IC2/CRGI 12 0 312 +55 PHONE: (41 5) 495-1990 TRICK DADDY - "Nano" (Slip-N-Slide/Warlock) 10 4 326 +209 FAX: (41 5) 495-2580 KMEL-SF's PD Joey Arbagey (center), and his program- ming staff congratulate Same night, same show. Grammy winner Lauryn Hill GAVIN's Janine Coveney on her thrilling, inspirational and Annette M. Lai brea c set at the sold -out Paramount workday curfew to pre- Theater in Oakland, Calif. on sent Lauryn Hill with March 2, 1999. This is a show GAVIN's 1999 Urban you can not afford to miss! Artist of the Year Award. 16 GAVIN March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com A/C 4- HOT A/C WMJX-Boston's `Exceptional Women' Wins Award Adult Radio Rules WMJX (Magic 106.7 FM)-Boston's weekly public affairs show Exceptional Women and its creators-station APD/Traffic Anchor Candy O'Terry and BY ALEXANDRA RUSSELL AND ANNETTE M_ LAI a.m. drive News Director Gay Vernon-have been honored with the American Women in Radio and Television's award for Excellence in Though billed as a controversial who gets what when. Owning an Women's Programming. Last year, the show also received the 1998 Boston gathering, the A/C discussion panel artist, it seems, is not as cut-and- Achievement in Radio Public Affairs Programming award. Now entering its "25-54: Target Demo or Family dried as it sounds -especially if sixth year, the show airs every Sunday morning at 7:30 and features profiles Reunion" out to be more market competition is fierce. "How turned of inspirational and headline -making women such as Carly Simon, Lesley congratulatory than cantankerous. can we compete on an even playing Stahl, Dr. Susan Love, and Moderator Jerry "Springer" Lembo field if the Alternative station-or Bonnie Raitt as well as attempted to throw some spice into the Top 40-gets a single weeks backyard heroes making the proceedings, but panelists Jim before we do? That creates a very a difference right in their Ryan, Mark Edwards, Greg Strassell, unfair situation. It has to be a level own Boston communities. Pat Paxton, Mary Ellen Kachinske, playing field," Mike Mullaney, MD at Co -creator O'Terry tells and Elaine Locatelli refused to take WBMX-Boston questioned, prompt- GAVIN, "Women need the bait. Instead, talk centered ing Locatelli to briefly explain, role models just as men around the real meat of program- "Every record has a different strate- do. We need role models ming for such a wide target demo. gy. Between meetings with promo- in business, health care, GAVIN Award -winning WLIT- tion, video people, publicity and community service, the Chicago PD Mark Edwards advised, touring, we try to do what's right for performing arts and, as Exceptional Women's Creators and Hosts "Every station has to each release, and our roles expand, we Gay Vernon and Candy O'Terry pick a part of the "The consolidation sometimes that need to know where we've come from to get to where we want to go. demo and super- means building a of the industry has The show's taken on a life of its own because this was the right time and serve it. That's how story at a single for- right place for it to air." you win 25-54. You been good for mat before taking Speaking of a life of its own, Magic 106.7 FM OM/PD Don Kelley can't be a 25-54 it out broadly." those people who adds, "This show is so popular that its name and the hosts get men- year -old radio sta- Needless to say, not tioned in our focus groups." tion...or you'll be a survive, work hard, everyone was happy O'Terry and Vernon will receive their award at a ceremony in New one -share radio sta- with that answer, and are talented." York City on April 12. tion." especially given the -Greg Strassell, Vice President Zapoleon Media's repercussions of Programming, Infinity and Pat Paxton agreed: being on the sec- PD, WBMX-Boston "The way you're ondary tier-i.e. less Convention Candids Continue going to dominate 25-54 persons is if commitment to bring in acts for con- you dominate one cell within that cert events or celebrity appearances. Look...it's Marvelous 3 demo. If we dominate say, 25-34 On a more positive note, none of Well OK, so it's a different females at a station-and when I say the women on the panel felt their Marvelous 3 than the dominate-I mean a 15 -share, com- gender had been a hiring (or non - HiFi/EEG recording group, pared to number two's seven -share. hiring) factor in their career. but these three caught the If we're a great radio station for that Perhaps it's because of A/C's group's New Orleans show- demo, we're going to be a pretty reliance on a female audience, but case (I -r): KLLC-San attractive radio station for surround- Q104 (WQAL)-Cleveland PD Mary Francisco APD/MD Julie ing demos." Ellen Kachinske said, "I've never Nakahara Stoeckel; Elektra Turning to the subject of music, Jim been told I'm the right woman for Entertainment's Dana Keil; Ryan from WLTW-New York added, a job. I've always been told I'm the WMXB-Richmond's "By targeting a narrow focus when right person. For me, it's always APD/MD Lisa Greene. you test your music, you won't find been about experience and ability." that your music tests vary dramatical- Which leads to WLIT-Chicago PD It's the Phil & Mark Show ly from one test to another. If you test Mark Edwards' advice to all corners: Courtesy of Walt Disney and a 15- to 20 -year age span, you're "We need to be radio animals. If Hollywood Records, superstar gonna see your tests jump all over you're totally into what you do- Phil Collins gave GAVIN Seminar the place, because occasionally you'll live and breathe this stuff-it really attendees a very special sneak get a 54 year -old with 25 year -old makes a difference. Learn every- preview of music from the forth- tastes. Just pick a very narrow seg- thing you can. Seize every opportu- coming Disney animated motion ment and the tastes will remain pret- nity, even if it's not what you want picture Tarzan. The night before ty constant throughout. Then you'll to do in the long run. I can do every the show, Collins hung out at get that demographic spillover." job at my station-in fact, at some the A/C Radio dinner. He's That said, conversation turned to point, I have done every job at my shown here with KMXL-Joplin, the more controversial subject of station. That's how you get ahead." Mo. PD/MD Mark Anthony. March 12, 1999 GAVIN 17 www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN ADULT POR AR Y LW TW Weeks Reports Adds SPINS TREND 28+ 21+ 14+ 7+ 1 1 ELTON JOHN & LeANN RIMES - Written In The Stars (Curb/Rocket/Island) 10 154 0 3623 -242 56 40 37 17 3 2 SARAH McLACHLAN - Angel (Warner Sunset/Reprise) 21 134 2 3235 -14 45 43 34 9 5 3 JOHN TESH & JAMES INGRAM - Forever More (I'll Be The One) (GTSP/Mercury( 9 152 2 3099 +130 48 27 33 33 MOST ADDED 7 4 MARIAH CAREY - I Still Believe (Columbia/CRG) 9 144 5 2980 +168 45 30 32 26 2 5 JEWEL - Hands (Atlantic) 20 137 2 2974 -563 34 38 45 15 4 6 ROD STEWART - Faith Of The Heart (Universal) 11 127 3 2947 -62 47 31 30 16 6 7 JIM BRICKMAN featuring MICHAEL W. SMITH - Love Of My Life (Windham Hill) 11 138 1 2934 +57 46 29 37 21 8 8 'N SYNC - (God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You (RCA) 13 133 3 2810 +79 35 38 38 17 9 9 CHER - Believe (Warner Bros.) 10 127 13 2803 +280 43 30 30 17 11 10 SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER - Kiss Me (Squint/Columbia) 10 90 1 2215 +157 45 17 15 11 12 11 BACKSTREET BOYS - All I Have To Give (Jive) 8 112 9 2049 +144 19 25 31 24 10 12 R. KELLY & CELINE DION - I'm Your Angel (Jive) 20 98 0 2044 -329 16 29 40 13 SHANIA TWAIN (22) 13 13 MONICA - Angel Of Mine (Arista) 15 107 2 1871 +48 16 21 40 20 THE PRETENDERS (18) 15 14 BONNIE RAITT - Lovers Will (Capitol) 8 111 6 1819 +145 18 15 34 31 **MULBERRY LANE (14) 17 15 PAUL ANKA & CELINE DION - It's Hard To Say Goodbye (Epic) 6 88 4 1543 +142 18 14 28 20 **ATLANTA RHYTHM 14 16 SHANIA TWAIN - From This Moment On (Island/Mercury) 21 75 0 1535 -149 14 21 27 10 SECTION (14) 16 11 PHIL COLLINS - True Colors (Atlantic) 24 73 0 1466 -32 13 18 27 13 *CHER (13) 19 18 GREGG SWANN - Spinning (Galio) 13 66 1 1377 +7 21 12 20 12 *CHICAGO (13) 22 19 BRANDY - Have You Ever? (Atlantic) 21 75 2 1253 +35 13 11 22 19 23 20 JOHN MELLENCAMP - I'm Not Running Anymore (Columbia/CRG) 5 68 9 1218 +124 13 11 22 16 28 21 NA LEO - Poetry Man (NLP) 6 74 8 1154 +202 5 17 25 22 TOP TIP 18 22 WHITNEY HOUSTON & MARIAH CAREY - When You Believe (DreamWorks/Geffen) 17 63 1 1150 -247 7 15 23 14 26 23 TAYLOR DAYNE - Naked Without You (River North) 7 64 2 1112 +99 7 18 19 15 SHANIA TWAIN 32 24 SAVAGE GARDEN - The Animal Song (Hollywood/Columbia) 4 62 11 1055 +145 5 14 28 14 "That Don't Impress Me Much" Aussie duo's feel good movie tune takes an eight -notch leap into A/C's Top 30. (Island/Mercury) 25 25 LARRY KING & JOHN BLASUCCI - Worlds Apart (MFO( 11 55 1 1048 +10 11 14 15 13 Grammy winner Shania contin- 27 26 JOEY McINTYRE - Stay The Same (C2/CRG( 8 69 7 1037 +82 8 11 18 24 ues to win over A/C Radio big 30 27 ROCKAPELLA - I"II Hear Your Voice (J -Bird( 8 55 4 1010 +76 13 11 13 15 time. #1 Most Added and #2 in 21 28 MARILYN SCOTT - The Last Day (Warner Bros.) 21 57 1 878 -392 5 9 15 21 Spincreases her first week out. 34 29 JOHN PURDELL - Better Way To Die (Jackal) 17 40 2 858 +2 11 11 14 2 39 30 DAWSON - To Fly (Thinktank) 7 54 4 856 +156 5 14 13 20 31 31 BACKSTREET BOYS - I'll Never Break Your Heart (Jive) 35 44 0 830 -100 5 10 19 8 RADIO SAYS 37 32 SYRVA - Fade (Trazom( 8 44 2 801 +91 6 12 16 10 29 33 EDWIN McCAIN - I'll Be (Lava/Atlantic) 68 40 0 797 -144 7 13 10 8 38 34 BOJEST - Kissing It On (Rosier) 13 38 1 771 +69 8 11 12 - 35 CHICAGO - Show Me A Sign (Reprise) 3 62 13 759 N 2 4 21 26 A/C core artist Chicago takes home high debut honors. - 36 NANAPEG - Trees (Total Envision) 7 43 3 759 N 5 10 18 10 - 31 FREE CLINIC - Searching For Something (Free Clinic) 7 44 2 753 N 3 11 21 9 - 38 PRETENDERS - Loving You Is All I Know (Hollywood) 3 64 18 146 N 2 16 21 - 39 JIM WALSH - Only You (Photon) 8 36 2 685 N 4 13 13 6 CHER - 40 SHERYL CROW - Anything But Down (A&M/Interscope( 3 35 5 650 N 5 11 12 7 "Believe" (Warner Bros.) Total Reports This Week 171 Last Week 174 "It's great to play a song Reports Adds SPINS TREND with this much energy on Lite/FM. It really catches our ELVIS COSTELLO with BURT BACHARACH - "Toledo" (Island/Mercury) 44 12 436 +160 CHER +280 listeners' ears." NEVILLE BROTHERS -"A Little Piece of Heaven" (Columbia/CRG( 42 2 604 +51 SHANIA TWAIN +229 -Haneen Hunter, MD, THE CORRS - "What Can I Do" (143/Lava/Atlantic) 40 5 528 +58 ATLANTA RHYTHM SEC. +220 WLTW-New York DONNA LEWIS - "Falling" (Restless) 38 2 426 +39 CHICAGO +203 NA LEO +202 THE BUCKINGHAMS - "No Turning Back" (Nation) 36 6 364 +100 ARTISTPROFILE LK: "Hunchback PRISED TO h\O\A :ABOUT YOI.: of Notre Dame, LK: "I won the Pinewood LK: "Northbrook, Ill.; August the Disney Derby three years in a row." LARRY KING 16, 1966" version." JB: "I got kicked out of and JOHN JB: "Hoffman Estates, III.; April JB: "Willie Webelo's." 14, 1969" Wonka and the THREE ESSENTIALS YOU'D NEI') ) BLASUCCI btAjos MUSICAL I,PLI I',CES: Chocolate 'EC) LIVE ON A DESERT [SLANT): Part 1 BOTH: "Everything." Factory." BOTH: "Companionship, c .1 JURENT SINGLE: "Worlds Apart" WHAT MUSIC FORMAT WHAT'S IN YOUR drinking water, and a knife." LAI31'.L: MFO INFLUENCED YOUR EARLY YEARS.' CI) PLAYER: WHAT A\BILE THE NEN'E YEAR PROMOTION CONTACT: BOTH: "Top 40" LK: "Tori Amos." BRING? Tom Mazzetta (303) 545-9990 THINGS THA' MARE YOU HAPPY: JB: "Good Karma." JB: "Elaine Elias." BOTH: "Whatever it is, we HOMEt'OWN AND BIRTHDAY: LK: "Watching my children." FAVORIT. MOVIE O' ALL-TIME: Sr MIMING \ F: WOULD SUR- hope it brings happiness." 18 GAVIN March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com his new single on your desk now! impacting mainstream AC radio 3/22 on t()ur this spring - supporting his latest release STORIES FROM THE HEART bt te 1999 DIADEM MUSIC GROUP, INC. www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN A/C UP&COMING ß ts. Adds SPINS TREND 34 22 359 +229 * SHANIA TWAIN - That Don't Impress Me Much (Island/Mercury) 33 14 377 +141 * MULBERRY LANE -Harmless (Refuge/MCA) 32 3 384 +38 TINA ARENA - If I Was A River (Epic) 32 1 479 +71 STROUD PROJECT - If You Believe (DSVS) 31 1 466 +74 STEVE SCULISI You Don't Have To (Pacific City) 31 6 303 +67 KATE PRUITT - No Party Boys (Wild River) 31 14 359 +220 * ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION - When (Platinum) 30 4 337 +79 FAITH HILL - Let Me Let Go (Warner Bros.) 28 2 405 +13 BOBBO STARON - Mary Sightings (Coast) 26 5 490 +53 * BLONDIE Maria (Beyond Music) 26 5 310 +54 * BLAKE McSHANE - Dreaming (Platinum) 25 7 253 +83 * DAVE ROBYN - Uncle Joe (High Time) A/C Drops: #20 -Bic flunga, #24-Hootie & the Blowfish, #33-I Am, #35 -Crystal Bernard, #36-Tony Mascolo, adds march 16th Ray. going for #40 -Shawn Mullins (lullaby"), Sugar Hot NC Drops: 938-R. Kelly & Celine Dion, #39-Shania Twain. Hole 'Mike McVav, McVay Media: - "Monroe jumps off the talent radar screen with RAVES continued DAVID CASSIDY super -star possibilities" "Sheltered in Your Arms" - "A star on the rise!" Entertainment Tonight spectrum. What we want to know is, (Slamajama) - is E! News Daily when she says, "the end is drawing On the heels of an SRO GAVIN "Rick Monroe a hit!" near"...is she talking about Y2K? Seminar performance and a hit with - "Shame Sparkles" Jim Beal, San Antonio Express Impacting mainstream Top 40 and all "No Bridge I Wouldn't Cross," Cassidy Contact: Martin Schwartz 323.465.2700 shades of adult contemporary radio. Divorce Records: 323.960.2303 fax:323.960.2611 ERIC BENÉT FEAT_ FAITH EVANS "Georgy Porgy" (Warner Bros.) Let Gavin do it One of the favorite songs in the halls of GAVIN these days is Eric Bent's remake of Toto's 1979 entry for less the. "Georgy Porgy." With added vocals delivers a love song, tinged with from hip -hop diva Faith Evans, the regret, that should easily follow its would cost you song is closing in on Top Ten terri- predecessor's footsteps up the chart. tory at the Urban Landzscape. "GP" Co -written by Cassidy, his fans-new has been reborn with a cool funk and old-will soon be clamoring for to do it yours groove and has attitude written all this latest. Watch for him to hit the over it. Impacting Rhythm - road with a summer concert tour. Crossover. Impacting mainstream A/C. SWIRL 360 RICK MONROE ALL FOR "Candy in the Sun" "Can I Call You Home?" (Island/Mercury) (Divorce Records) PORTER With spring just a few weeks away, No stranger to it's all about uptempo songs, and A/C's airwaves, twin brothers Rick Monroe TRAI Denny and serves up the Kenny first single Scott-bet- from his soon - ter knot'n+ to -be -released as Swirl Call Lo - ani 360-fill Continued on page 21 that bill with their latest. This (805) 542-9999 catchy tune will also appear in the A/C REPORTS ACCEPTED forthcoming Drew Barrymore come- MONDAYS 8 A.M.-5 P.M. AND dy Never Been Kissed. Impacting TUESDAYS B A.M.-2 P.M. mainstream Top 40. GAVIN STATION REPORTING PHONE: (41 5) 495-1990 FAX: (41 5) 495-2580 20 GAV I N March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN MOST ADDED LWHOt TW A/CReports Adds SPINS TREND 1 1 GOO GOO DOLLS - Slide )Warner Bros.) 111 1 4647 +29 3 2 SUGAR RAY - Every Morning (Lava/Atlantic) 121 1 4625 +189 2 3 SARAH McLACHLAN - Angel (Warner Sunset/Reprise) 111 1 4478 -58 RAVES continued 4 4 SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER - Kiss Me (Squint/Columbia) 121 0 4173 +201 sophomore CD Shame. Pure pop 5 5 MATCHBOX 20 - Back 2 Good (Lava/Atlantic) 110 1 3839 -71 8 6 CHER - Believe (Warner Bros.) 103 2 3516 +170 through and through, he may be NATALIE MERCHANT (11) 6 1 EAGLE EYE CHERRY - Save Tonight (WORK) 91 0 3446 -107 starting on familiar ground, but we **FASTBALL (10) 7 8 SHAWN MULLINS - Lullaby (Columbia/CRG) 96 0 3143 -340 anticipate that "Can I Call You **SAVAGE GARDEN (10) 9 9 JEWEL - Hands (Atlantic) 91 0 2766 -385 Home?" will easily find a home at a **SHANIA TWAIN (10) 10 10 NEW RADICALS - You Get What You Give (MCA) 88 1 2611 -363 variety of pop formats. **BON JOVI (10) 11 11 ALANIS MORISSETTE - Unsent (Maverick/Reprise) 98 3 2548 -409 14 12 COLLECTIVE SOUL - Run (Atlantic/Hollywood) 96 2 2418 +171 VONDA SHEPARD 13 13 THIRD EYE BLIND - Jumper (Elektra/EEG) 79 0 2412 -129 (WITH EMILY SALIERS) 15 14 BLONDIE - Maria (Beyond Music) 94 8 2455 +276 TOP TIP "Baby, Don't You Break My 12 15 BARENAKED LADIES - It's All Been Done (Reprise) 82 0 2328 -364 Heart Slow" 16 16 LENNY KRAVITZ - Fly Away (Virgin) 80 3 2259 +102 (Jacket Records) 19 17 SHERYL CROW - Anything But Down (A&M/Interscope) 97 8 2209 +344 Ally McBeat s musical muse Vonda 18 18 DAVE MATTHEWS BAND - Crush (RCA) 71 1 1923 -38 Shepard teams up with Indigo Girl 20 19 BETTER THAN EZRA - At The Stars (Elektra/EEG) 83 4 1904 +93 Emily Saliers, and the blending of 22 20 SAVAGE GARDEN - The Animal Song (Hollywood/Columbia) 88 10 1889 +387 their talents is this wonderful song, 17 21 U2 - Sweetest Thing (Island/Mercury) 62 1 1813 -167 just tailor-made for A/C Radio. 23 22 EVE 6 - Inside Out (RCA) 48 0 1454 -28 very familiar (P.S. if 21 23 SHERYL CROW - My Favorite Mistake (A&M) 56 0 1436 -122 Beyond sounding BON JOVI 21 24 BRITNEY SPEARS - ...Baby One More Time (Jive) 31 1 1200 -4 anyone knows whether this has been "Real Life" 24 25 'N SYNC - Must A Little More Time On You (RCA) 42 0 1197 -197 previously recorded-and by (Reprise/Island/Mercury) (God Have Spent) 30 26 BACKSTREET BOYS - All I Have To Give (Jive) 42 2 1149 +162 whom-please let me know), it's a "Real Life" is real music and Bon 25 27EVERCLEAR - Father Of Mine (Capitol) 43 1 1145 -186 done deal that the song will receive Jovi takes a bite out of the Big 26 28 ELTON JOHN & LeANN RIMES - Written In The Stars (Curb/Rocket/Island) 46 0 1129 -90 exposure on the hit Fox TV series as Apple, scoring an add at WPLJ 28 29 G00 GOD DOLLS - Iris (Warner Sunset/Reprise) 47 0 1092 -19 well-we've been told April 19th is 34 30 JOHN MELLENCAMP - I'm Not Running Anymore (Columbia/CRGI 47 5 960 +137 the magic episode. Co -produced by 40 31 EVERLAST - What's It Like (Tommy Boy) 35 4 919 +171 Mitchell Froom. RADIO SAYS Shepard and This former #1 Alternative smash has found multi-format appeal. 33 32 MARIAN CAREY - I Still Believe (Columbia/CRG) 42 5 904 +75 Previously reviewed in GAVIN: 31 33 SEMISONIC - Secret Smile (MCA) 45 1 892 -89 Marvelous 3 "Freak Of the Week" 37 34 MARTIN'S DAM - Fear Of Flying (Hybrid/Sire) 49 5 878 +79 (HiFi/EEG) Reviewed February 2c. - 33 0 864 -170 29 35 CAKE Never There (Capricorn) 1999. Now impacting Hot A/C. - 36 GARBAGE - Special (Almo/Interscope) 46 8 823 N Shirley Manson and company debut at Hot A/C. Added at Star 100.7 -San Diego. 36 37 JENNIFER PAIGE - Sober (Edel America/Hollywood) 40 1 114 -29 HOT A/C REPORTS ACCEPTED 32 38 ROD STEWART - Faith Of The Heart (Universal) 35 1 760 -111 MONDAYS 8 A.M.-5 P.M. JOHN MELLENCAMP 35 39 BRANDY Have You Ever? (Atlantic) 26 0 706 -113 GAVIN STATION REPORTING "I'm Not Running Anymore" - 40 MONICA - Angel Of Mine (Arista) 26 3 611 N PHONE: (41 5) 495-199 (Columbia/CRG) Total Reports This Week 128 Last Week 127 FAX: (41 5) 495-2580 "Tempo, fun, familiar artist. What a concept! I need a Reports Adds SPINS TREND Reports Adds SPINS TREND dozen more of these." THE CORRS - "What Can I Do" (113/Lava/Atlantic) 29 3 401 +30 TOMMY HENRIKSEN "I See the Sun" (Capitol) 22 3 375 +81 -Barry James, VP/Programming, *NATALIE MERCHANT - 'life Is Sweet" (Elektra/EEGI 26 11 230 +92 JOEY McINTYRE -'Stay the Same" (C2/CRG) 21 3 435 +102 WTMX-Chicago EVERYTHING - "Good Thing" (Blackbird/Sire) 24 2 439 +29 *BON JOVI . "Real Life" (Reprise/Island/Mercury) 21 10 331 +181 MADONNA - "Nothing Really.." (Maverick/Warner Bros.) 24 4 415 +124 "FASTBALL - "Out Of My Head" (Hollywood) 20 10 308 +197 SHAWN MULLINS - "Shimmer" (Columbia/CRG) 23 8 313 +95 ALANA DAVIS - "Can't Find My Way..." (Elektra/EEG) 19 3 210 +35 Mmm, Mmm, Good. At every GAVIN Seminar, the A/C national community hosts one swell dinner and this year's was no excep- tion. The merry bunch of revelers seen here includes (I -r): WJLK-Ocean, New Jersey's Lauren Pressley; Warner Bros.' Nancy Stein; 98Q-Danbury's Barbara Corbett; KPLZ-Seattle's Alisa Hashimoto; Hybrid Recordings' Kalun Lee; KTOZ-Springfield's Shelli Scott; KTNP-Omaha's Tony Matteo; Reprise Records' Alex Coronfly; KTNP's Chris Holland. March 12, 1999 GAV I N 21 www.americanradiohistory.com L URBAN E DIRECTIONS IN MUSIC CREATIVE R A D 1 O_ N E T The Shape of Things to Come Batt & Buzz: The Creative BY RON CADET cast medium," some said. "We've got 30 years of experience pro- Ride From KCBQ to 13Q "For most of the 20th Century, mass gramming television. Who's going media was king...but will the 21st to mess with that?" Others pointed After I joined the air staff of WAVZ- which altered the radio landsca e Century see a shift toward 'person- out that most cable operations New Haven, my PD John Long gave forever-began at KCBQ, th n al entertainment media'?" These were Mom and Pop shops-cer- me an air check of a station in moved across the desert before were the words printed in the pro- tainly no match for the big boys. Pittsburgh, Penn., to listen to. He finally arriving on the East Coast. gram regarding a panel at the Then came HBO. Then CNN, MTV, insisted I pay special attention to a "From KCBQ I went with Buzz to GAVIN convention. In case you and BET. "Mom and Pops" like jock named Batt Johnson, to get a KUPD in Phoenix," recounts couldn't make it to New Orleans Ted Turner and Bob Johnson saw, better idea of how he wanted my Johnson. "Then we moved across (or if you were tied up at another early on, the future role cable shift on "The New Waves" to sound. the street to KRIZ, where Buz__II panel-or even at the hotel bar), would play. Do you? I was blown away. I had never hooked up with Cecil Heftel, who here's a rundown from this inter- We had barely caught our heard a station like had just acquired 1320 esting session: breath before an Internet music that before. The station "We had WKTQ-Pittsburgh." Sitting on a panel, ready to deal Web site operator shared: "I came was called 13Q-so "We arrived in out wisdom about the new music to this convention, and I was like simple, so cool-and Pittsburgh's Pittsburgh about three frontier of the net were `What's a PD?" there were no jingles. weeks before the sta- Radiowave.com's Paul Fiddick, Now, you can look at this state- The jocks, somehow, attention before tion kicked off," MP3's Michael Robertson, XM ment two ways. One would be to magically tied every- Bennett remembers. Satellite Radio's Lee Abrams, say, "These people don't know thing together. They we played a "We'd listen to the Allradio.com's Val Starr, and jack about the music industry were the catalysts that competition and OnRadio's Rick or programming regulated the momen- single record." sect their form t, Ramirez. If you're radio. We'll clean tum, controlled the playlist, and promos." not familiar with ...and then up once the Net flow of energy. "Buzz sent us around the city these people today, gets to critical mass When I returned the tape to Long with tape recorders," says Johnson. get familiar with someone and we get into the and I told him how impressed I was "We asked people on the street them, because with- game...." with the station, he informed me that what they thought of Pittsburgh in this group are dropped this Or you could say, 13Q was programmed by Buzz radio? What did it need? What if a tomorrow's Jimmy "These people don't Bennett, a new breed of programmer radio station gave away ten thou- deCastros, Charles bombshell: know jack about the who was revolutionizing the industry. sand dollars? We'd take all this Warfields, and Danny music industry or "Buzz was a God," says Batt material back to the radio station Goldbergs. "The Internet programming radio. Johnson, who first met Buzz Bennett and make `people promos'-regu- Anyway, things What the heck are in 1968 while working for KDKD/FM, lar folks talking to regular folks. got started with the is to radio they going to come an automated rock & roll radio sta- "We ran these promos about a typical round of up with...?" tion in San Diego, California. "Buzz new radio station, 13Q, that didn't everyone explain- as cable is Think about the was the PD of KGB, our AM sister exist yet, on WKTQ, which was still ing what they do, introduction of the station," Johnson remembers. "When an all News station. We started with and then someone to television." FM band as a broad- Buzz left KGB and crossed the street a cash -call jackpot; listeners had to dropped this bomb- cast medium. You to KCBQ, he gave me my first full- answer their phone, "I listen to the shell: think that those pioneers were hung time gig. new sound of 13Q," to instantly win "The Internet is to radio as cable up with notions like clocks, focus "I was at KCBQ for a year. Then $13 thousand. The phones started is to television." groups, and impressions? Hell no. Buzz and our general manager got ringing instantly. In other words, If you had any trouble figuring They just played music they into a fracas and Buzz got fired. we had Pittsburgh's attention before out how all of this tech talk fits in believed in-music you couldn't get About 10-15 people quit because we played a single record." with your world at radio or anywhere else-and they added he was let go. I've never seen any- In its first book, 13Q pulled a records, that one sentence is all serious flavor, which is exactly what thing like that before or since in my 15.7 share. "Buzz really leamd you need to figure it out. Recall these folks that don't know (or care) career. It speaks volumes about how to take the listeners and u e the early days of cable, when net- what a PD is plan to do. Heads up! Buzz's charisma, charm, and lead- them as the messenger," sa's work television to a large degree ership powers." Johnson. "Instead of the jocks or scoffed at its importance and NEXT WEEK: NET MUSIC PIONEERS Bennett's programming philoso- the radio station being the star, he potential: "It's just another broad - IMAGINE RADIO ACQUIRED BY MTV phy of money, music, and magic- made the listeners the star." 22 GAV I N March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com LISTEN TO THE NUMBER ONE MOST, RECORD AT URBAN ADULT RADIO FOR THE SECOND WEEK IN A ROW! These Stations Have: And They Love Boney: WWIN WFLM WBLK WVAS WHUR WBHK KMJQ KJMS WBAV WDLT WMCS WDAS WZAK WYLD LISTEN TO ONE OF THE MOST ADD THIS WEEK AT URBAN MAINSTRE These stations are now falling in love: WNEZ WACR KVJM KZW - WJUC KPRS KKBY WT WKPO WAAV WPAL WFLM WKGN KDKS WIMXD KLMB KATZ Boney James featuring Shai "I'll Always Love You " Listen & You'll Be Very Glad That You Did... Produced by Paul Brown and Boney James. Management: Howard Lowell, Shooting Stars Media Consultants TARTRËIFQ B Warner Bros. lazzSpace www.wbjazz.com ©1999 Warner Bros. Records Inc. www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN MDSI ADDED MEN OF VIZION (39) "Break Me Off" (MJJ/Epic) WUVA, WKPO, WKGN, WJMG, WEUP, KBMS, KBCE, MIDWEST WFLM, WTCC, KVJM, KJMM, KVSP, WQHH, KZWA, WEST COAST EAST COAST WOWI, KYEA, WHAK, KJMS, WPAL, WZHT, WIND, BLACKSTREET feat. JANET JACKSON +103 RAPHAEL SAADIO featuring 11 -TIP +46 BLACKSTREET feat. JANET JACKSON +120 KRRQ, WJTT, KOXL, WYOK, WIMP, WWWZ, WTLZ, "Girlfriend/Boyfriend" (Interscope) WDAS, WMNX, WFXE, WZAK, KPRS, KDKO, WKKV, "Get Involved" (Hollywood Records) 'Girlfriend/Boyfriend" (Interscope) WKND, WIDB, WBLX, WDKX CASE +94 "Happily Ever After" (Def Jam) WHITNEY HOUSTON f/FAITH EVANS and TOTAL+109 "Sitting Home" (Bad Boy/Arista) BLACKSTREET Feat. KELLY PRICE+45 "Heartbreak Hotel" (Arista) THE ROOTS featuring ERYKAH BADU +90 BUSTA RHYMES feat, JANET JACKSON +95 JANET JACKSON (37) "You Got Me" (MCA) BLACKSTREET feat. JANET JACKSON +33 "What's It Gonna Be" (Flipmode/Violator/Elektra) "Girlfriend/Boyfriend" "Girlfriend/Boyfriend" )Interscopel TLC +71 "No Scrubs" (LaFace/Arista) (Interscope) METHOD MAN feat D'ANGELO +90 "Break TYRESE +32 "Sweet Lady" (RCA) USHER +57 "Bedtime" )LaFace/Arista) 2 Make KMJM, WSEG, WKGN, WDTJ, WJMZ, WJMG, KBCE, Ups Ups" (Def Jam) WFLM, KVJM, KJMM, KVSP, WQHH, KZWA, WOWI, ERIC BENET AND FAITH EVANS +29 TLC +84 "No Scrubs" (LaFace/Arista) WHRK, WZHT, WILD, WJTT, WYOK, WIMP, WZFX, Jcol iy Porcv' WUSL, WTLZ, WAMO, KKDA, WQOK, WRVS, WFXE, WZAK, WJMI, KPRS, KOKO, WPEG, WFXA, WCDX, WBLX, KKBT JAY -Z (36) Jigga What Jigga Who (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam) WKPO, WDTJ, WKGN, WEUP, KBCE, KVJM, WQHH, WOWI, WHRK, WPAL, KMJM, KRRQ, WJTT, WYOK, WIMP, WKYS, WVEE, WUSL, WPHI, WTLZ, WAMO, KKDA, WQOK, WMNX, WFXE, WZAK, WJMI, KPRS, WGZB, WKKV, WPEG, WFXA, WEDR, WCDX, WIBB, KKBT JAY-Z (21) More Money Cash Hoes (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam) WKPO, WDTJ, KBCE, KVJM, WQHH, KZWA, KYEA, WHRK, WPAL, KRRQ, WIMP, WZFX, WUSL, WMNX, KPRS, WKKV, WPEG, WFXA, WIRE, WBLX, WJFX BONEY JAMES Feat. SHAI (20) SOUTHWEST CAROLINAS/VIRGINIA "I'll Always Love You" SOUTHEAST BLACKSTREET feat. JANET JACKSON +92 (Warner Bros.) BLACKSTREET feat. JANET JACKSON +162 BLACKSTREET feat. JANET JACKSON +89 "Girlfriend/Boyfriend" )Interscope) VKGN, WJKS, WJMG, WEUP, KBCE, KVJM, KJMM, "Girlfriend/Boyfriend" (Interscope) 'Girlfriend/Boyfriend" (Interscope) KVSP, WJJN, WQHH, KZWA, KYEA, WHRK, WPAL, WTLZ, K -CI AND JOJO +79 "Life" MYA 49 "My First Night With You" WAMO, WFXE, WZAK, KPRS, WMXD FAITH EVANS +159 "All Night Long" )Rockland/Interscope) (Bad Boy/Arista) (Interscope) TOTAL+72 "Sitting Home" (Bad Boy/Arista) TRICK DADDY +112 "Nann Brother" JUVENILE +72 "Ha" (Universal) BLACK A/C EMINEM +70 "My Name Is..." (Interscope) (Warlock/Atlantic) BONEY JAMES feat. SHAI +67 "I'll Always Love You" Bros.) JUVENILE +61 "Ha" (Universal) RAPHAEL SAADIO feat. Cl -TIP +107 (Warner "Get Involved" (Hollywood) TLC +66 "No Scrubs" (LaFace/Arista) CASE+105 "Happily Ever After" (Def Jam) URBAN REPORTS ACCEPTED MONDAYS B A.M.-5 P.M. GAVIN STATION REPORTING PHONE: (41 5) 495-19913 TOPTENSPINZ FAx: (41 5) 495-2580 1 WHITNEY HOUSTON f/FAITH EVANS and KELLY PRICE "Heartbreak Hotel" 3504 3613 WHITNEY HOUSTON F/ 2 JESSE POWELL 3151 3522 F. EVANS & K. PRICE "Heartbreak Hotel" (Arista) 3 LAURYN HILL JESSE POWELL 4 THE ROOTS featuring ERYKAH BADU "You Got Me" 2571 2791 "You" (MCA) R. KELLY 5 FAITH EVANS "All Night Long" 2559 2703 "When A Woman's Fed Up" (Jive) 6 TLC "No Scrubs" 2344 2632 ERIC BENET/FAITH EVANS 7 TYRESE"Sweet Lady" "Georgy Porgy" (Warner Bros.) 8 SHANICE "When I Close My Eyes" WHITNEY LAURYN HILL 9 R KELLY 'When A Woman's Fed J, HOUSTON "Ex -Factor" (Columbia) Red=Spin last week "Heartbreak 10 GINUWINE "What's So Different" Black=Spinz this week Hotel" (Arista) 24 GAVIN March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com RAP HIP -HOP Seminar '99 Knights to the Rescue, Part 2 This week, we continue our summa- you have CD-ROM added to it, or Fest] couldn't get insured anymore. at a show for the Super Bowl in ry of the `Knights of the Round taxes-but the record company is We got a tour going out now with Miami; the crowd was great, but a Table" session from the 1999 GAVIN not trying to eat that cost. That's DMX, Jay -Z, Redman, and Method big fight among the artists meant Seminar, co -moderated by Big Jon why you see the costs of marketing Man, that's like the '99 Fresh Fest," DMX didn't get to hit the stage." Platt of EMI Music Publishing and budgets going up." he said, stressing that this tour is Other topics included how to Bart Phillips of So So Def Recordings. -JANINE CovENEY `Artists don't under- A discussion of albums now stand that when you're available over the Internet and the impact of MP3 technology led to an taking limos and all this analysis of current album sales marketing techniques. Members of stuffyou want, you pay the audience noted that, if record for it. The record companies want consumers to buy albums from retail outlets, they company is not going to need to offer incentives. In addi- eat that out of their tion, the cost of CDs is skyrocket- ing, said one woman: "Someone pocket. That's why you once told me years ago that a see the costs of market- record cost one hour of minimum wage, and now they cost four ing budgets going up." hours of minimum wage. I just wondered who really bears the Another audience member extremely important for hip -hop. make the right deal for you and your responsibility for that?" described how the rise of indepen- "People don't think that tour is artist, how to start a publishing com- Often the artists themselves, dent labels, who must keep budgets going to make it five weeks-it's a pany and develop yourself as a song- responded LaFace's J.C. Ricks, within limits, in addition to major three or four-month tour-because writer, a description of songwriting pointing to million -dollar videos labels not spending as much on of the mentality of the people who royalties, lessons on maintaining and glamorous lifestyle perks that artist development tools, including come to the show and the mentali- strong relationships within the indus- artists routinely demand today. touring, have led to the regionaliza- ty of the artists. A lot of times peo- try, the inherent power of those just "Artists don't understand that when tion of talent. "We don't have a big ple think the artists is going to be starting out, and partnering to create you're taking limos and all this stuff show going around the country like the one to ruin it. I was backstage stronger entrepreneurships. you want, you pay for it. The the Fresh Fest or the Juice Crew, record company is not going to eat acts that everybody saw," he said. that out of their pocket. I don't Incidènts at shows have limited think it really costs that much to touring opportunities, said EMI Impact Record Pool Turns 20 Fresh manufacture a CD now-unless Music's Big Jon. "Tours [like One of the most consistent record Member award. pools in the country, Los Angeles' Proceeds from the black tie event Impact Record Pool, is celebrating will go to Tuesday's Child, an orga- Prizes its 20th anniversary with a major nization that provides emotional Cali Mixmasters to Battle for fundraising dinner and gala, to be and material care for HIV/AIDS- West L.A. Music has just announced Mackie, Roland, EMagic, Fostex, held March 24, 1999, at the Regent affected children and their families, the Joint One Record Pool Battle, Audio Technica, Akai, Shure, Beverly Wilshire Hotel in L.A. In and to the Westmark School, a the first of ten West L.A. Music - Monster Cable, and Ultimate will addition to honoring those who unique educational institution that sponsored semi-final battles taking provide prizes and giveaways for have supported the longtime efforts uses a multi -sensory appraoch to place in the L.A. area from March the competition. Semi-finalist DJs of the pool, the organization will educating for high -potential stu- through July. The first, sponsored will win Mackie power amplifiers, give back to the community by dents with language -based learning by Joint One and its founder Joey Roland SP 202 samplers, EMagic donating proceeds to local charities. differences. Slick, takes place March 10 at the Logis Audio Gold software pack- The event honors industry stal- Individual tickets are $100; VIP Current Affair nightclub in ages, and much more. warts and Impact Record Pool sup- tickets are $200; there are also vari- Inglewood. The series culminates The West L.A. Mixmaster Spinoff porters Lionel Ridenour, Senior VP, ous levels for presenting, platinum, with the Southern California has become a fixture for uncover- Black Music, for Arista Records; gold, silver, bronze, and table spon- Mixmaster Spin-off July 24. ing the best DJ/tumtablist talent in Paul A. Stewart, Senior VP of Urban sorships. It's not too late to order Each semi-final is being spon- the SoCal area. For more informa- A&R, Virgin Records; and Reginald your tickets and support this event; sored by one of Southern tion, contact Porsche Taylor at (310) H. Jones, Sr., a.k.a. "DJ Regg," who please call Fut at the Impact Record California's ten hottest record pools. 477-5432 x171. will receive the Outstanding Pool, (323) 292-6611. March 12, 1999 GAVIN 25 www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN MOST ADDED Lw TW RAP Sins Dill. 1 1 NAS - Nas Is Like )Columbia/CRG) 1632 +161 4 2 RZA - NYC Everything feat. Method Man (Gee Street) 1516 +194 5 3 KRS ONE - 5 Boroughs (Jive) 1512 +286 REVIEWS Bi' Janine Cot'e,iEy 8 4 CHOCLAIR - Flagrant (Figure IV) 1524 +543 At last month' GtvINSeminar, sev- ßhel 6 5 INSPECTAH DECK - Rec Room (Loud) 1340 +154 attendees nie eral handed copies of 14 6 PSYCHO & IRISCIENCE - On Deadly Ground (Blackberry) 1154 +251 latest works. I'll review RAHZEL (60) their as This independent on the rise is deadly enough to be #1 next week. mans' as I can in the week's to conte. FOREIGN LEGION (29) 3 1 RAS KASS - Assassination )PatchWerk Recordings) 1104 -289 MIKKO (23) 17 8 KARDINAL OFFISHALL - And What (Figure IV) 1075 +338 CLC OZOMATLI (22) Can't slow down...Up 9 spots to break into the Top 10! "COf ver. 2.0 demo" MIDNIGHT BLUE (20) 12 9 EMINEM - My Name Is... (Interscope) 1035 +97 (BeatSmith Productions) 2 10 PETE ROCK - Tha Game/One Life To Live (Loud) 1016 -421 Unique production paired with 11 11 THE ROOTS - You Got Me (MCA) 1001 +56 imaginative street rhymes distin- MOST REQUESTED 16 12 TASH - Bermuda Triangle (Loud) 998 +204 guish this disc. "Proposals & 23 13 SKEME TEAM - Con Artists (3-2-1 Records) 989 +381 Propositions" uses bright, cartoony 21 14 SIR MENELIK - Space Cadillac Remit (Rawkus Entertainment) 935 +313 samples against a funky bass line, HI! 13 15 TIMBALAND - Lobster & Scrimp (Blackground Ent./Atlantic) 899 -23 while a group of deep -voiced MCs MY NAME IS 18 16 ICE CUBE - Pushin' Weight Remix (Priority) 898 +176 carry on a clever conversation. 28 17 NOTS CLICK/XPERADO - Back Up Off Me/Watch Your Step (Official Jointz) 734 +217 "Welcome to the Jungle" experi- 34 18 KOMBO - I Don't Stop (Infini -T Entertainment) 128 +364 ments with drum -n -bass rhythms; Jedi philosophy flows through sw,A9e1 26 19 THE DWELLAS - Stand Up (Loud) 725 +153 9 20 BUCKSHOT, 5FT, EVIL DEE - Showdown/Onslaught (Duck Down/Priority) 696 -255 "Strikeback," rife with the Star Wars "The Factor" 10 21 DEFARI - Likwit Connection (Black Label/Tommy Boy) 694 -253 score; and Crossover EMINEM 7 22 NAUGHTY BY NATURE - Dirt All By My Lonely (Arista) 692 -428 finds rapid cadence rhymes about NAS the hypocrisy of the music industry - 23 MASTERMINDS - Bring It Back (Mind Your Recordings) 678 N over a sinister groove. The most THE ROOTS 30 24 JT MONEY - Who Dal? (Priority) 624 +184 radio -friendly standout is "Rock CHOCLAIR 15 25 SAUCE MONEY - Middle Finger U/Pre-Game (MCA) 515 -301 This," which borrows the break BLACK 25 26 PRINCE PAUL - More Than You Know feat. De La Soul (Tommy Boy) 554 -34 MOON from John Dlellencamp's "Jack & 27 27 SPORTY THIEVZ - Cheapskate Remix (Roc -A -Blok) 542 -1 Diane." With Peter Gunn and Lord 19 28 HALF -A -MIL - Fires In Hell (Penalty Recordings) 527 -117 Tariq-like chemistry, this multi- 20 29 BAD MEETS EVIL - Nuttin' To Do (Game Recordings) 480 -149 RADIO SAYS member group shows much 30 DILATED PEOPLES - Rework The Angels (ABB) 466 N promise, but the multitude of high - - 31 JANE BLAZE - Slow Down (Jive) 445 N profile samples (not credited on the 22 32 AFU RA - Whirlwind Thru Cities )D&D Rec./Gee Street) 441 -180 disc notes) could prove a tangle of 33 ALL NATURAL - It's O.K. (All Natural Recordings) 431 N red tape in national distribution. For - 34 BLAK FOREST - Bang Theory )Skanless) 424 N info, call (360) 786-0244. 39 35 INFAMOUS SYNDICATE - Here We Go (Relativity) 401 +109 RAP REPORTS ACCEPTED - 36 US - Streets Worldwide (Dangerous Music) 387 N 24 37 ZION I - Innerlight )Goodvibe) 378 -212 THURSDAYS 9 A.M.-4 P.M. 38 38 SNOOP DOGGY DOGG - Woof (No Limit/Priority) 370 +68 STATION REPORTING PHONE: MOBB DEEP 39 DEADLY SNAKES - Culebras De Muerte (Tommy Boy) 353 N (41 5) 495-1990 "Quiet Storm" (Loud) - 40 KOOL G RAP - Can't Stop The Shine (Down Low Music) 323 N FAX: (41 5) 495-2580 "Vintage Mobb Deep formula. Destined to BLOW UP.' RUFF RYDER "Ride Or Die" (Interscope) YUKMOUTH - "Still Ballin- (Rap-A -Lot) 3/18 -Tazzy Taz, KBBF, FIRST PLATOON - "MIAMI." (First String) COOL BREEZE - "Creatine" Santa Rosa, Ca. (Interscopel 3/18 BLACK MOON - "2 Turntables & A Mic" (Duck Down) LOOT PACK - "When I'm On The Mic" (Stones Throw) 3/18 RAHZEL All I Know" (MCA) DEAD PREZ - "Hip -Hop" (Loud) 3/25 COMING APRIL 4 THE NEW FACES OF HIP -HOP MEET SOME OF THE RHYME STYLERS AND LABEL PLAYERS MAKIN' NOISE THIS YEAR FOR MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT MICHAEL NIXON AT (310) 372-8823 tlarch 12, 1999 GAVIN 26 www.americanradiohistory.com Organized Noize Presents Another Dungeon Family Member. _ _ _ East Points Greatest Hit CRE-A-TINE (I Got People...) The follow up smash single to the hit "Watch I'm- The Hook" Going for Adds March 17th Contact: Trigga Williams at Interscope Records (212) 328-5980 www.americanradiohistory.com TRIPLE A More Triple A Seminar Photo Highlights Even airline incompetence couldn't stop Peter Himmel man The brains of Obedient Records react The imaginary A3 radio and muso crue. to the tribula- tions of their new Monty Rock release. Blue Note's Cassandra Wilson con- tinues the GAVIN Friday Afternoon Soundstage series. Alligator's Corey Harris is a renaissance blues performer. "#1 reqúes recors in 10 years Charles keeping the Brothers' at the radio station music jazzy and unpredictable. Aaron Neville, the toast of this -Dennis Constantine, KINK year's GAVIN grand cod. tail party. KACD KBCO KMTT KINK KENZ WXRV WHPT Play it or get BURNED! Kelly Willis leads her band through Art still providing the a?propriate selections from What I Deserve. funky knuckle. 28 GAVIN March 12. 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Tone -Cool Records would like to thank Gavin and the entire AAA community for naming SUSAN TEDESCHI Iudie Artist and Album of the Year and for contributing so much to her success. We would especially like to thank the following AAA promo gurus for their incredible contributions... In alphabetical order - we love you all! Madeline Chattah Michele Clark Sean Coakley Louise Coogan Dave Einstein David Leach Harry Levy Barry Lyons Meg McDonald Braci Paul Leslie Rouffe Katrinka Suydam Sincerely, Richard Rosenblatt, President David Bartlett, Label Manager Susan's new single... "You Need to Be With Me" Produced by Tom Hambridge TNE-CL RECORDS www.tonecool.com ROUNDER® www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN Red entries highlight a stronger performance than on the combined A3 TRIPLELW 1W COMBINED LW TW COMMERCIAL A LW TW NON-COM 1 1 SHERYL CROW (A&M) 1 1 SHERYL CROW (A&M) 1 1 ANI DiFRANCO (Righteous Babe) 2 2 R.E.M. (Warner Bros.) 2 2 R.E.M. (Warner Bros.) 10 2 VAN MORRISON (Virgin) 8 3 VAN MORRISON (Virgin) 6 3 VAN MORRISON (Virgin) 2 3 PETER HIMMELMAN (6 Degrees/KOCH) 3 4 JOHN MELLENCAMP 5 4 COLLECTIVE SOUL 6 4 PAUL WESTERBERG (Capitol) MOST ADDED )Columbia/CRG) (Atlantic/Hollywooul 4 5 COLLECTIVE SOUL (Atlantic/Hollywood) 3 5 JOHN MELLENCAMP (Columbia/CRG( 4 5 JULIAN LENNON (Fuel 2000) BETH ORTON (35) 6 6 SUGAR RAY (Lava/Atlantic) 4 6 SHAWN MULLINS (SMG/Columbia) 1 6 CHERYL WHEELER (Philo/Rounder) "Stolen Car" 5 7 SHAWN MULLINS ISMG/Coluu _ a! 8 1 TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS (Warner Bros.) 9 1 LYNN MILES )Philo/Rounder) (Arista/Deconstruction) 7 8 ANI DiFRANCO (Righteous Babe) 1 8 SUGAR RAY (Lava/Atlantic) 5 8 STEVE EARLE AND THE DEL McCOURY BAND )E -Squared] Including: WXRV, WMWV, WERU, WNCS, 19 9 TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS (Warner Bros] 9 9 NEW RADICALS (MCA) 12 9 CESAR ROSAS (Rykodisc) WEBK, WKZE, WRNR, WYSO, WNKU, KROK, KSLU, KFAN, KACV, WCBE, WAPS, WDET, 10 10 BRUCE HORNSBY (RCA) 15 10 WILCO (Reprise) 20 10 JOE HENRY (Mammoth) WXRT, KSUT, KVNF, KSPN, KUWR, and KRCL 21 11 WILCO (Reprise) 12 11 BRUCE HORNSBY (RCA) 21 11 WILCO (Reprise) CHRIS SMITHER (17) 20 12 PAUL WESTERBERG (Capitol) 16 12 SINEAD LOHAN terscope) 3 12 R.E.M. (Warner Bros.) You Drive Home Again 12 13 PETER HIMMELMAN (6 Degrees/KOCH) 21 13 PAUL WESTERBERG (Capitol) 14 13 XTC )TVTI (Hightone) 9 14 CHRIS ISAAK (Reprise) 13 14 N 14 BETH ORTON (Arista) Including: WMWV, WERU, WKZE, WYEP, 11 15 NEW 17 15 DiFRANCO (Righteous Babe) 19 15 BROOKE Dog) KPFT, WNWC, WMKY, WNKU, KERA, WCBE, RADICALS (MCA) ANI JONATHA (Bad WDET, KSUT, KUWR, KRVM, KLCC, and KSMF 14 16 SINEAD LOHAN (Interscope) 18 16 SEMISONIC (MCA) 38 16 THE CHIEFTANS (RCA) LUCINDA WILLIAMS (14) 11 11 GOO GOO DOLLS (Warner Bros.) 10 17 SUSAN TEDESCHI (Tone Cool/Rounder) 26 11 HANKDOGS (Hannibal) "2 Kool 2B 4 -Gotten" 15 18 JEWEL (Atlantic) 28 18 XTC ITVTI 11 18 MARTIN SEXTON (Atlantic) (Island/Mercury) 30 19 CRASH TEST DUMMIES (Arista) 22 19 JONNY LANG (A&M) 23 19 CRASH TEST DUMMIES (Arista) Including: WMWV, WNCS, WYEP, WXPN, 22 20 SEMISONIC 11 20 CHRIS ISAAK 13 20 JIMMY ROGERS ALL-STARS WRNR, KFAN, KGSR, WMMM, KTAO, KBAC, (MCA) (Reprise) (Atlantic) KTHX, K -OTTER, KPIG, and KNBA 13 21 SUSAN TEDESCHI (Tone Cool/Rounder) 19 21 GOO GOD DOLLS (Warner Bros.) 18 21 INDIGENOUS (Pachyderm) WILCO (13) 26 22 NATALIE MERCHANT (Elektra/EEG) 21 22 CRASH TEST DUMMIES (Arista) 21 22 SHERYL CROW (A&M) "Can't Stand It" (Reprise) 31 23 XTC'TVT) 14 23 WES CUNNINGHAM (Warner Bros.) - 23 FATBOY SLIM (Astralwerks) Including: WERU, WKZE, WYSO, WNCW, 25 24 JONNY LANG )A&MI 23 24 PETER HIMMELMAN (6 Degrees/KOCH) 24 24 G00 G00 DOLLS (Warner Bros.) WOOD, KACV, WEBX, KMMS, KEPC, KSUT, 28 25 CESAR 39 25 ROLLING STONES 17 25 BRUCE HORNSBY CIDR, KINK, and KSMF ROSAS (Rykodisc) (Virgin) (RCA) THE CRANBERRIES (13) 21 26 JULIAN LENNON (Fuel 2000) 30 26 BLONDIE (Beyond Music) 36 26 CHUCK E. WEISS (Rykodisc) "Promises" (Island/Mercury) 18 21 LUCINDA WILLIAMS (Island/Mercury) 36 27 NATALIE MERCHANT )Elektra/EEG) 48 21 BROOKS WILLAMS (Signature Sounds) Including: WXRV, WMWV, WNCS, WYEP, 33 28 BLONDIE (Beyond Music) 20 28 LUCINDA WILLIAMS (Island/Mercury) 21 28 COLLECTIVE SOUL (Atlantic/Hollywood) WXPN, WDOD, KDOG, WWCD, and WAPS 16 29 WES CUNNINGHAM (Warner Bros.) 45 29 EAGLE EYE CHERRY (WORK) 25 29 SUGAR RAY (Lava/Atlantic) 23 30 ALANIS MORISSETTE (Maverick) 32 30 B.B.KING (MCA) 40 30 NATALIE MERCHANT )Elektra/EEG) 24 31 INDIGENOUS (Pachyderm) 31 31 CESAR ROSAS (Rykodisc) N 31 CHRIS SMITHER IHightone) RECORD TO WATCH 41 32 MOD SQUAD )Elektra/EEG) 35 32 DAVE MATTHEWS AND TIM REYNOLDS (RCA) 35 32 LUCINDA WILLIAMS (Island/Mercury) 29 33 BLACK CROWES (American) 34 33 DAVID WILCOX (Vanguard) 8 33 MIKE HENDERSON & THE BLUEBL00DS (Dead Reckoning) 46 34 EAGLE EYE CHERRY (WORK) 24 34 ALANIS MORISSETTE (Maverick) 34 34 RICHARD JULIAN (Blackbird/Sire) 34 35 EVERLAST (Tommy Boy) 26 35 BLACK CROWES (American) 30 35 DAVID WILCOX (Vanguard) 36 36 DAVID WILCOX (Vanguard) 25 36 INDIGENOUS (Pachyderm) 50 36 MOD SQUAD )Elektra/EEG( 37 31 ELLIOTT SMITH (Dreamworks) 49 37 MOD SQUAD (Elektra/EEG) 31 31 KELLY WILLIS (Rykodisc) N 38 JOE HENRY (Mammoth) 47 38 ELLIOTT SMITH (Dreamworks) 32 38 BOTTLE ROCKETS (Doolittle) 43 39 ROLLING STONES (Virgin) 31 39 DUKE DANIELS (E Pluribus Onus) 39 ADRIAN BELEW (Thirsty Ear) 44 40 CAKE (Capricorn) 44 40 MATCHBOX 20 (Lava/Atlantic) N 40 TOM PETTY &THE HEARTBREAKERS (Warner Bros.) THE CRANBERRIES 42 41 DAVE MATTHEWS AND TIM REYNOLDS (RCA) 29 41 R.L. BURNSIDE (Fat Possum/Epitaph) 44 41 BARENAKED LADIES (Reprise) "Promises" (Island/Mercury) 41 42 BARENAKED LADIES (Reprise) N 42 MARTIN SEXTON (Atlantic) 16 42 CHRIS ISAAK (Reprise) ...... shared across the dial, got on 49 43 MARTIN SEXTON (Atlantic) 42 43 GOLDEN SMOG )Rykodisc) 33 43 BLACK CROWES (American) the bandwagon before it gets 32 44 JIMMY ROGERS ALL-STARS (Atlantic) 33 44 JIMMY ROGERS ALL-STARS (Atlantic) 46 44 JUDE (Maverick) burned out. Out of the box an 1&1 45 STEVE EARLE AND THE DEL McCOURY BAND IE-Squared) - 45 SEAL (Warner Bros.) 15 45 BECK (DGC) 13 lucky stations including N 46 LYNN MILES (Philo/Rounder) 40 46 DAVE MATTHEWS BAND (RCA) 43 46 SINEAD LOHAN )nterscope) WXRT, WYEP, WNCS, 39 41 B.B.KING (MCA) 41 41 JULIAN LENNON (Fuel 2000) N 41 JASON FALKNER )Elektra/EEG) KMMS, WXPN, and more. 35 48 DUKE DANIELS IE Pluribus Onus) 50 48 GOMEZ (Virgin) 28 48 SEMISONIC (MCA) 40 49 KEB' MO' (550 Music) N 49 GUS )Almo Sounds) 42 49 BLONDIE (Beyond Music) 50 50 FASTBALL (Hollywood) 48 50 PHISH )Elektra/EEG( - 50 GUS (Almo Sounds) ARTISTPROFILE while we tour. So I fall in Where do you think music love with towns that I can is going? "My run in. That is a kick for me. I don't know. But I can say PAT lathe made me listen to jazz The other guys in Train like this. I have faith. Just my whole life. So, I hated it. the night life a bit more. yesterday I was watching the MONAHAN But now... everytime I hear it Some guys like quiet time. Dennis Miller Show, and I LEAD VOCALIST FOR TRAIN I feel like I'm at home again. We all pull from different saw Sheryl Crow playing . It ALBUM: Train I'm a Keith Jarrett fan. I can places. It keeps us interesting was so great. I am confident LABEL: Aware/Columbia listen to everyone from Chet musically and individually. that as complicated as it all MNGLE: "Meet Virginia" Baker to the Marsalis When we get onstage. People getsm, it still comes down to c:ONTACT: Trina Tombrink Brothers. get five different one or two people and (212) 833-8505; Mark We are all inspired by personalities as much as they acoustic guitars. So long Cunningham (312) 226-6335 different things, and I run get one band." asthat exists it'll all be cool. 30 GAVIN www.americanradiohistory.com The first single from her upcoming debut albura: FROM IN THE SHADOWS On your Desk Now! Going For Adds 3/15 Produced by Craig Street Management: Howard Kaufman & Trudy Green/HK Management www.wbr.com 01999 Warner Bros. Records Inc. www.americanradiohistory.com EDITORS KENT/KEIT A3 DOME G ID ZIMMER MA ti TW Title Spins Trend e 5= o ^'c (Label) , Q oe o? e..,ó .73 4, 4, c., ,e ,e,C 1 SHERYLCROW(A&M) 894 -47 35 27 23 9 23 20 10 38 9 26 24 10 27 8 13 23 12 7 33 21 15 26 14 25 35 14 2 R. E.M. (Warner Bros.) 865 -109 35 9 23 8 5 21 11 15 10 9 25 23 3 11 15 16 24 10 16 5 16 21 15 14 8 4 12 11 14 3 JOHN MELLENCAMP (Columbia/CRG) 743 -9 31 14 17 13 19 15 30 7 25 13 18 26 9 15 10 9 7 10 33 2a 15 26 10 15 14 4 COLLECTIVE SOUL (Atlantic/Hollywood) 674 4 18 15 23 25 15 16 9 25 26 13 14 7 10 11 17 15 21 11 12 12 5 SHAWN MULLINS (SMG/Columbia( 665 -41 10 3 2 15 6 6 15 23 28 29 9 24 10 7 3 32 15 15 26 14 11 13 14 6 SUGAR RAY (Lava/Atlantic) 647 +3 13 24 20 19 21 13 14 22 10 13 8 14 25 7 33 17 21 8 10 1 ANI DiFRANCO (Righteous Babe) 632 -69 16 3 13 5 6 5 8 8 10 14 7 10 26 5 15 14 12 12 8 VAN MORRISON (Virgin) 620 +311 1 12 18 17 12 27 10 12 22 41 13 6 14 9 5 5 15 4 10 14 9 13 10 9 CHRIS ISAAK (Reprise) 580 -176 34 27 17 6 14 11 15 12 10 7 11 4 16 24 10 9 7 10 33 20 20 14 5 17 14 10 BRUCE HORNSBY (RCA) 538 -3 15 7 7 15 11 2 12 14 14 4 11 5 3 25 12 15 24 10 12 14 11 NEW RADICALS(MCA) 513 -143 12 26 21 22 20 9 9 5 26 14 4 7 33 4 14 8 19 31 9 12 PETER HIMMELMAN (6 Degrees/KOCH) 508 +18 13 8 8 8 11 16 15 14 5 5 13 SUSAN TEDESCHI (Tone Cool/Rounder) 489 -36 8 14 14 21 6 11 8 25 21 9 13 8 14 9 9 5 9 26 11 15 19 9 10 9 14 SINEAD LORAN (lnterscope) 414 -1 14 19 11 5 11 11 9 10 5 23 21 19 12 15 JEWEL (Atlantic) 470 -28 21 5 22 11 11 5 7 4 10 5 24 10 15 17 14 8 13 3 16 WES CUNNINGHAM (Warner Bros.) 463 -58 20 13 9 9 5 25 17 10 8 6 13 1 7 10 14 5 14 17 G00 GOO DOLLS (Warner Bros.) 444 -71 35 14 18 17 6 13 9 4 25 4 23 5 32 4 10 33 9 18 LUCINDA WILLIAMS (Island/Mercury) 435 -40 34 26 6 25 12 15 6 10 13 7 4 10 4 5 11 33 4 15 5 16 14 12 19 TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS (Warner Bros.) 426 NEW 9 13 8 20 17 7 7 23 5 4 6 22 9 4 5 5 12 e 8 zo 12 20 PAUL WESTERBERG (Capitol) 413 +103 18 4 14 7 6 14 5 6 10 21 WILCO (Reprise) 405 +115 22 10 5 9 12 10 9 e 5 3 21 7 9 11 13 22 SEMISUNIC(MCA) 405 -19 8 22 20 10 9 24 13 6 11 5 22 12 21 5 9 13 23 ALANIS MORISSETTE(Maverick) 401 -75 35 14 a 8 5 8 7 9 10 7 27 19 15 19 8 19 24 INDIGENOUS (Pachyderm) 390 -63 16 12 15 9 9 13 8 9 5 5 13 20 21 8 11 14 25 JONNY LANG (A&M) 382 -30 13 5 15 30 9 12 7 5 29 8 11 10 8 5 10 31 5 e 19 33 26 NATALIE MERCHANT (Elektra/EEG) 376 +20 8 24 7 10 11 9 12 11 20 5 5 10 27 JULIAN LENNON (Fuel 2000) 314 -2 4 12 5 9 14 9 10 7 12 8 15 21 8 7 12 28 CESAR ROSAS (Rykadisc) 350 +26 13 3 16 6 10 14 9 7 14 11 9 25 12 29 BLACK CROWES (American) 340 +50 11 14 9 13 15 5 13 8 6 5 15 9 6 30 CRASH TEST DUMMIES (Arista) 329 NEW 8 6 10 10 14 9 4 11 7 6 5 10 31 XTC (WTI 323 +67 15 10 18 10 11 7 9 6 5 7 9 9 32 JIMMY ROGERS ALL-STARS (Atlantic) 312 +11 6 26 10 13 13 9 8 11 5 12 17 12 33 BLONDIE (Beyond Music) 311 -17 24 3 7 3 4 14 1 9 10 7 21 9 8 8 34 EVERLAST (Tommy Boy) 309 -63 28 25 8 9 5 25 15 10 35 DUKE DANIELS (E Pluribus Unum) 298 0 15 9 19 9 8 8 5 17 6 10 9 4 6 36 DAVID WILCOX (Vanguard) 290 -12 13 4 16 12 9 11 5 6 9 10 14 13 8 31 ELLIOTT SMITH (Dreamworks) 289 +3 20 8 5 e 5 9 14 5 6 10 17 6 o 5 38 LYLE LOVETE (Curb/MCA) 285 -67 11 6 5 9 11 5 12 23 4 20 5 12 8 9 39 B.B.KING (MCAT 281 -40 7 38 15 10 11 10 9 4 7 9 2 15 5 9 8 13 34 10 40 KEB' MO' (550 Music) 216 -58 23 8 10 11 9 15 15 5 10 41 BARENAKED LADIES (Reprise) 210 -28 19 13 15 10 4 6 11 10 9 5 33 5 15 5 12 10 42 DAVE MATTHEWS AND TIM REYNOLDS RCAI 269 +23 16 20 5 20 29 4 8 11 16 5 10 16 43 ROLLING STONES (Virgin) 269 -12 8 7 11 6 15 15 4 12 7 4 10 26 6 9 9 12 44 CAKE (Capricorn) 267 -52 11 18 7 10 4 3 10 12 15 10 10 45 GOLDEN SMOG (Rykodisc) 266 -47 4 19 10 5 10 9 4 6 46 EAGLE EYE CHERRY (WORK i 257, NEW 15 5 3 8 4 5 15 19 10 17 41 MOD SQUAD (Elektra/EEG) 251 NEW 13 14 13 15 7 12 10 5 15 9 7 9 48 PHISH (Elektra/EEG) 250 -52 7 10 7 8 6 8 9 5 15 9 12 49 MARTIN SEXTON (Atlantic) 247 +29 12 9 14 10 7 8 4 5 10 12 9 50 FASTBALL (Hollywood) 246 -22 13 6 16 7 11 11 11 21 16 5 4 ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS RECORDS "Don't Make Your Daddy Dizzy" "Piazza is the real deal.. this disc brims with gritty heart and soul." - Westword "The Mighty Flyers just get tighter and hotter with each album. A tour de force of scorching chops and complex arrangements." - Los Angeles Times IMPACTING NOW! from Tone -Cool CD 1 172 Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers "Here And Now" 32 GAVIN March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com A3 BOOMER GSPINS in RED are ADDS Q Artist - Title (Label) 3Q 3m 3m 3 3 3 3W 3W 3 3 3 3 3 3j 3 3 3 3 3_ 3= 3z 32 3e é 3é s 3 3 3 3 SHERYL CROW (A&M) 9 16 5 12 24 11 25 12 10 20 12 16 26 12 19 25 11 R.E.M. (Warner Bros.) 3 8 12 6 7 10 8 9 16 25 13 15 11 28 29 14 15 23 11 16 14 22 9 JOHN MELLENCAMP (Columbia/CRG) 1 17 12 16 14 13 15 9 21 23 26 17 9 5 COLLECTIVE SOUL (Atlantic/Hollywood) 1 5 8 10 12 20 26 25 9 11 16 18 28 23 19 7 9 23 SHAWN MULLINS (SMG/Columbia) 2 7 17 8 16 16 13 15 14 29 6 24 29 26 12 16 17 10 SUGAR RAY (Lava/Atlantic) 1 17 14 9 25 26 19 27 18 22 12 14 21 9 ANI DiFRANCO (Righteous Babe) 2 7 3 9 12 6 36 9 8 12 7 12 6 13 7 18 15 16 15 28 18 19 15 7 8 16 13 VAN MORRISON (Virgin) 2 11 8 7 9 9 20 4 13 6 21 14 16 15 16 6 23 13 11 9 12 15 5 CHRIS ISAAK (Reprise) 16 8 7 9 5 16 12 13 20 15 16 12 3 10 5 BRUCE HORNSBY (RCA) 2 16 5 8 9 6 7 12 16 9 13 21 13 12 7 24 13 3 3 10 5 NEW RADICALS (MCA) 2 8 12 12 23 17 8 15 37 28 7 12 9 PETER HIMMELMAN (6 Degrees/KOCH) 2 7 12 6 16 14 20 6 9 12 7 12 5 15 15 13 4 6 24 7 24 5 10 10 12 SUSAN TEDESCHI (Tone Cool/Rounder) 4 17 6 7 3 15 7 15 10 19 10 15 9 13 9 5 SINEAD LOHAN ()nlerscope( 1 10 17 11 36 9 12 18 14 20 11 13 14 15 5 1 17 5 JEWEL (Atlantic) 19 5 6 16 16 13 15 18 6 17 36 5 8 11 14 6 WES CUNNINGHAM (Warner Bros.) 6 17 6 4 14 13 13 18 18 7 18 13 8 11 9 8 GOO G00 DOLLS (Warner Bros.) 13 25 60 5 10 LUCINDA WILLIAMS (Island/Mercury) 9 6 5 9 7 14 10 18 9 TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS (Warrur Bros.) 1 6 20 4 7 11 6 10 10 21 12 11 8 29 10 4 PAUL WESTERBERG (Capitol) 1 9 5 6 6 20 36 4 8 6 5 10 4 8 11 4 16 11 13 6 15 20 11 22 NM (Reprise) 1 5 5 20 10 4 7 14 5 12 12 12 7 8 12 9 14 18 5 SEMISONIC (MCA) 1 10 8 12 15 8 15 30 24 13 9 3 8 8 ALAN'S MORISSETTE (Maverick) 4 5 9 7 15 13 11 43 4 INDIGENOUS (Pachyderm) 6 13 6 20 10 8 8 16 12 17 30 4 2 JONNY LANG (A&M) 4 4 6 10 1 8 NATALIE MERCHANT (Elektra/EEG) 2 17 5 5 5 12 13 9 10 16 20 8 13 3 JULIAN LENNON (Fuel 2000) 2 2 8 6 14 14 13 5 5 8 5 6 6 5 12 8 11 12 10 4 CESAR ROSAS (Rykodisc) 3 15 18 20 4 6 12 4 6 7 7 16 6 5 9 4 BLACK CROWES (American) 13 36 12 7 8 41 12 12 16 14 CRASH TEST DUMMIES (Arista) 1 6 14 20 5 4 4 8 4 6 18 3 10 6 14 6 4 XI (M) 1 9 9 15 13 10 9 4 4 8 7 12 9 3 11 13 6 5 15 18 4 JIMMY ROGERS ALL-STARS (Atlantic) 2 3 14 8 4 12 7 9 6 16 15 15 3 NDIE (Beyond Music) 1 7 4 13 a 5 10 18 6 24 11 13 13 5 Toy) 10 29 25 28 23 DUKE DANIELS 2IuribusUnum) 6 4 7 2 12 7 5 14 8 8 23 3 4 4 guard) 2 3 7 8 6 10 16 5 13 12 5 10 ELLIOTT SMITH eamworks) 1 3 9 3 7 12 8 17 11 12 11 4 4 2 6 OV_ MCA) 11 9 9 5 16 12 15 10 16 U gKINO (MLA 1 5 12 8 8 KEB' M0' (550 Music) 13 3 9 5 16 8 15 10 5 15 BARENAKED LADIES (Reprise) 9 7 7 8 11 7 DAVE MATTHEWS AND TIM REYNOLDS (RCA) 2 5 3 5 6 6 8 9 4 6 20 3 6 ROLLING STONES (Virgin) 8 13 12 6 6 4 8 5 8 7 7 3 CAKE (Capricorn) 10 4 4 11 18 29 12 GOLDEN SMOG (Rykodisc) 1 9 7 6 4 9 6 5 13 9 15 24 14 20 10 EAGLE EYE CHERRY (WORK) 1 8 5 9 6 16 13 8 8 29 11 3 4 2 MOD SQUAD (Eleklra/EEG) 1 3 7 10 10 3 7 3 22 3 9 4 8 12 5 5 9 6 9 9 3 4 10 5 MARTIN SEXTON (Atlantic) 2 9 14 6 3 12 10 16 6 6 8 12 11 8 od) 1 8 7 11 16 7 6 featuring Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite the new song from the album BEST OF FRIENDS Congratulations to our Rhythm & Blues Foundation Lifetime Produced by JP PlonierjMike Kappus Achievement Award winner. www.virginrecords.cOfle AOL Keyword: Virgin Records Add it NOW! or else ®1999 Virgin Records AdieriEg. Inc. you'll Burn in Hell. ROOTS. BLUES. SOUL. March 12, 1999 GAVIN 33 www.americanradiohistory.com ALTERNATIVE Not Just Another "Super Ticket Blow-out Weekend" BY RICHARD SANDS Radio gets to be a big drag when a long time. We have always wanted ture in The Atlanta Journal - 99Xamination, a "You Don't Know your station is just going through to do a calendar. And we wanted to Constitution, "It is a multimedia Jack" -styled interactive trivia game. the motions. In order to cut through do something with our music. Plus journey through the world of 99X, "Believe it or not, there is even all the clutter and to really connect we naturally wanted to do something its music, artists, concerts, inter- more," continues Deason. "We also with your audience, you constantly with the year 2000. But we had a views, personalities, and program- have included something called need to make sure your station is need to do things differently. So we ming. And it's all produced with a 'The Big Ticket.' This is a ticket to a being creative and inventive. One basically just tied several of our ideas cheeky dose of the station's youth- mystery event, and once the 99X station noted for taking on big chal- together," Deason explains. listener gets registered, they can call lenges, 99X -Atlanta, is now headed What, exactly, is Project X? in to win a big prize, such as a trip straight for the next millennium "Essentially it is one big box with to Orlando to see an Atlanta Braves with its latest creative venture. three main items," Deason shares. exhibition game." About eight weeks ago in the pages "There are two CDs-a live music How much of gmail, I wrote about a top secret CD, plus an interactive CD-ROM- does Project X multimedia project that 99X -Atlanta and also a calendar which goes cost the con- was working on. Well, "Project X" through January 2001. All three use sumer? "We aré has now been revealed in all its our music as a theme, plus they use selling Project X glory, and I spoke to 99X Direct 99X audio and video that you won't for $29.95 and Marketing Manager Lea Deason to find anywhere else." pammmmumw have an exclusive get the lowdown: The interactive CD is particularly millennium deal with Best "We have been working on this for interesting. To quote a recent fea - countdown: Buy," says Deason. "So far sales all pro- _cnsas 9 ._ roai are exceeding 42 vai.i,4475778 jections. We were nervous with suc ,.conds 75579ti86 de,s 297 a relatively high price point, but t hasn't stopped listeners from bu ing. We sold 600 the very first da , and the folks at Best Buy are thrilled a Luhrmann with the phenomenal response." One potential problem was explaining this sophisticated con- s re cept to the audience. "It was a chal- lenge to describe it," Deason cot - cedes, "but we broke it down into three rotating on-air promos, each THE SPEECH SONG explaining a different part of Project X. And we have been bringing a computer to events like our Chinese "The hottest phone record KROQ has played in several New Year's Concert to actually show years." Kevin Weatherly, KROQ/Los Angeles - it to 99X listeners. Then it virtually sells itself," she says. "After E. months of a ` and over 375 spins, A big topic at the recent GAVIN Baz Luhrmarn is still casing 'Sher optic frenzy at WEQX. Seminar was non-traditional rev- The song speaks to people in places they didn't know enue (NTR), and 99X has hit upon they had ears." - John Allers, WEQX a great vehicle. "There are several ways we can work in clients," says "We put -his in last November, and it's the biggest ful irreverence, from the MTV-paced Deason. "Among other things, we phone record I've ever seen!" Mark Hamilton, KNRK - video clips to cyberspace sound can put clients on the new Web "Huge for us last summer. Nice to know the rest of effects and in -your -face graphics." browser that is available every other The CD-ROM features five sites, month, and we can include them the worlc is catching up." Nic Harcourt, KCRW - including Big the Virtual Stage with with the Ticket promotions." "Guaranteed explosive phones! It hits people where video clips and slideshows from Forget all the normal radio station 99X acts; WebX, the station's own gimmicks; 99X has found a new it matters the most...the `Heart."- Mancow, 0101 Web browser; 99Xpress, an online way to connect, and is positioning look at the station's magazine; Juke itself to be a part of its audience's Box, featuring clips and info on 19 life in a new and meaningful way, different 99X acts; and finally, right into the new millennium. 34 GAVIN March 12. 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com E CRANBERRIES : PROMISES C) www.cranberries.com N \NI) 1999 ISLAND RECORDS. INC. www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN MOST ADDED Ar7ERLW TW Spins Diff. 2 1 EVERLAST - What's It Like (Tommy Boy) 2526 +44 1 2 SUGAR RAY - Every Morning (Lava/Atlantic) 2483 -154 3 3 CREED - One (Wind-up) 2122 +145 7 4 .Jip1BOY SLIM Praise You (Astralwerks) 2003 +260 Fatboy Slim's "Praise You"... so FAT at number 4! 8 5 OFFSPRING - Why Don't You Get A Job? (Columbia/CRG( 1910 +158 THE CRANBERRIES (52) 5 6 COLLECTIVE SOUL - Heavy (Atlantic) 1903 -51 ON THE RECORD Promises (Island/Mercury) 9 1 ORGY - Blue Monday (Reprise) 1885 +138 Including: KLZR, KENZ, KMBY, WEDG, WHFS, KMRJ, There so many songs I 10 8 LIT - My Own Worst Enemy (RCA) 1800 +149 are WGBD, KXRK, WRY, WENZ, KKND, WHIG, WKQX, 6 9 MARVELOUS 3 - Freak Of the Week (HiFi/EEG( 1169 -4 like and could write about, WEND, WPGU, WPLA, WEQX, KNRK, WIXO, KTBZ, WKRL, KHLA, KFTE, WEJE, Km, WPBZ, WHMP, WNNX, 4 10 HOLE - Malibu (DGC) 1120 -264 such as Imperial Teen, WXDG, WFNX, KROX, WJSE, WRXQ, KWOD, WXRT, 11 11 ,Jii1L d4V2) 1591 +36 Cranberries, and Fountains of KMYZ, WLIR, WWDX, KAOQ, KAZQ, KIEL, WMAQ, KFRR, KDGE, WXEG, KKDM, WORK, KEDJ, KOXR, WBCN, 13 12 D - Crush (RCA) 1468 +23 Wayne. But then I remem- WXDX, WBR 14 13 EVERCLEAR - One Hit Wonder (Capitol) 1411 -20 ber-who cares what I think? BLUR (9) 12 14 EVE 6 - Leech (RCÁT 1296 -247 Instead let's talk to someone Tender (Virgin) 15 15 DOVETAIL JOINT - Level On The Inside (Columbia/CRG) 1119 +72 who's opinion I respect. So Including: WGRD, KAOQ, KLZR, MUSI, KMRJ, WEOX, 18 16 tiiettlefieG - Better Days (A3) 1069 +120 KWOD, WMRQ, WLSZ introducing KROQ Music 39 17 NAF-New (Trauma/Interscope) 1058 +591 CITIZEN KING Director Lisa Worden, and (8) No Doubt's "New"... last week's most added, this week's speed racer.... Better Days (A3) the songs she likes this week! 23 18 GOO GOO DOLLS - Dizzy (Warner Bros.) 1007 + 203 Including: WDST, MUSI, KMBY, WIXO, KMYZ, WAVE, ...... KOXR, WXDX 11 19 CAKE - Sheep Go To Heaven (Capricorn( 998 +15 LO FIDELITY NO DOUBT (8) 19 20 CAKE - Never There (Capricorn) 982 +82 ALL-STARS 24 21 THE LIVING END - Prisoner of Society 922 +131 New (Trauma/Interscope) (Reprise) Battle Flag Including: KACV, WENZ, KENT, WPLA, WEJE, WXDG 21 22 LENNY KRAVITZ - Fly Away (Virgin) 841 -19 KWOD, WLSZ Pop/Columbia) 16 23 CARDIGANS - My Favourite Game (Island/Mercury) 803 -164 (Skint/Sub Lisa tells me "I love this record, SILVERCHAIR (7) 26 24 KORN - Freak On A Leash (Immortal/Epic) 746 +107 and it sounds very cool on KROQ!" Anthem for the Year 2000 20 25 4061iAfif-- Special (Almo/Interscope) 742 -103 (Epic) 37 26 SILVERCHAIR - Anthem for the Year 2000 (Epic) 105 +223 Including: MUSI, WGBD, WPGU, WEQX, KWOD, KFRR, BETH ORTON 22 27 SEM4 NIE - Secret Smile 692 -135 KQXR (MCA) Stolen Car 31 28 HANV -BANGER - Save It For Later (Slash/London) 677 +109 27 29 BARENAKEO.AOIES - Alcohol (Reprise) 675 +57 (Arista) 38 30_ NEV&It's Over Now (Columbia/CRG) 594 +121 "I like it person- RADIO SAYS 35 31 JUDE - Rick James (Maverick) 594 +76 ally, but also this 34 32 THE FLYS - Got You (Where I Want You) (Trauma/Delicious Vinyl) 592 +47 helps balance 32 33 ROB ZOMBIE - Living Dead Girl (Geffen) 587 +28 the rock edge. 29 34 LIMP BIZKIT - Faith (Flip/Interscope( 544 -43 It's a breath of Baz 42 35 eft- Flame (Sub Pop) 516 +61 fresh air," Worden states. Luhrrnann 25 36 *roomers - You Get What You Give (MCA) 494 -176 36 37 BARE JR. - You Blew Me Off (Immortal/Epic) 483 -51 BLUR everybody's free 50 38 EMINEM - My Name Is... (Interscope) 463 +134 Coffee & TV 39 STABBING WESTWARD - Haunting Me (Columbia/CRG) 462 +421 (Virgin) 40 - Let's Make A Deal (?) 450 N BAZ LUHRMANN Lisa confesses "This is one of my 41 NEVERLAST - Ends Boy) 442 - (Tommy N "Everybody's Free (To Wear favorite bands of all-time." As if we Sunscreen) The Speech Song" 28 42 GOO GOO DOLLS - Slide (Warner Bros.) 431 -159 didn't already know that. Congrats (Capitol) 46 43 BEASTIE BOYS - Remote Control (Grand Royal/Capitol) 436 +31 to all the KROQ gang on a great 44 - It's huge. This record is so - THE FLYS She's So Huge (Trauma/Delicious Vinyl) 425 +111 first trend. different and so unique, that 43 45 BLONDIE - Maria (Beyond Music) 421 -33 40 46 COLLECTIVE kL- Run (Atlantic/Hollywood) 406 -60 ALTERNATIVE REPORTS it really stands out on the air." ACCEPTED THROUGH TUESDAYS 45 47 Jimmy Eat Wor4d_Lucky Denver Mint (Capitol) 403 -38 -Oedipus, VP Programming, B A.M.-3 P.M. 44 48 BETTER THAN Eln - At The Stars 354 -94 WBCN-Boston (Elektra/EEG) GAVIN STATION REPORTING 41 49 VAST - Touched (Elektra/EEG) 347 -99 PHONE: (41 5) 495-1990 - 50 (ling In Love Again (WORK) 337 N FAX: (41 5) 495-2580 IPICTUREF'AFiADE Here's WBCN afternoon Perhaps this week we should personality Nik Carter rename this section"The WBCN with "the Chef." Oh page." First its Oedi talking yeah, holding the chef is about Baz Luhrman, and now its Alanis. The entire perfor- photos of station events. The mance was broadcast station recently hosted Alanis live on BCN. Just another Morissette at Fort Apache stu- reason the station has dios in Cambridge, Mass, in been "the Rock of front of 104 devoted fans and Boston" for 30 years! lucky BCN listeners. 36 GAVIN March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com COLLEGE Triumph of the Underdog: Jetset Records Named Indie Label of the Year BY VINNIE ESPARZA When your competition for GAVIN's concerns about cash flow, she must American-except for the accent- far more incorporated into the College Indie Label of the Year con- also deal with rampant Anglophobia so setting up in England was never mainstream in the UK, the absence sists of such highly -acclaimed and the blatant sexism that is so an option. That said, I seriously of College radio means musical imprints as Thrill Jockey, Drag City, prominent in the music doubt I would have ever tastes are utterly dominated by the and Jade Tree, sometimes the best industry. She also advis- N.M.E. I wouldn't want to put you can realistically hope for is a es careful reasearch on out records under such restric- pat on the back and a "better luck distributors, as certain tive conditions." next time." This, however, was not companies are incred- Luckily, though Maple is not the case at the 1999 GAVIN Seminar, ibly sketchy and do not as sold on the Internet's strength when Shelley Maple, founder of pay. It's not tough to find as many of her indie compatri- Jetset Records and radio rep Will out who the sketchy ones are, ots-"To be perfectly honest, it Simon walked away with the covet- though. Just ask any small indie bores the living crap out of me. ed award-a pleasant surprise to label, she says. I'd rather watch back-to-back everyone in the room. Though British -born, Maple reruns of The Golden Girls," she So, how did Jetset beat the odds? decided to set up offices here in says-not everyone at Jetset What exactly makes them so special? the States rather than in her feels the same way. So if you're Maple started the label back in home country because, she of that persuasion, check out jet- 1996 when, she remembers, "I relates, "New York has been my started Jetset in England, because set.sinner.com, or contact Ms. Maple looked around and saw the shame- home for 11 years. I am virtually an although `commercial alternative' is directly at [email protected]. ful lack of small independent record labels in this world. Barely 6,000 labels were listed in the CMJ WEMU: The Award WinniNg StatioN That Would Not Die! directory with a mere 800 releases a week between them. I suppose you BY VINNIE ESPARZA ing again in the late '70s thanks to a new directions." could say starting Jetset was my few DJs-especially Irwin Chusid, As MD, Turner admits his greatest Christian duty." Only a handful of stations today still who remembered the glory of the challenge is to keep the music flow Her only goal, she claims, was to truly reflect the original ideals early freeform days," says Freedman. interesting and unpredictable. "I do put out albums from a variety of behind College radio; perhaps the "The energy of punk and experi- lots of research-write and email all different bands without concern for most notorious is WFMU Jersey City, mental music scenes in the late '70s over the world to obtain stuff out- any particular style or sound. Since N.J., winner of this year's GAVIN also helped blow it open again." side the usual parameters of releasing early efforts from such College Station of the Year Award. The station's existence- was threat- College radio mail servicing," he acclaimed acts as Mogwai (who The station has faced tremendous ened again in May- -1994, when host says. "With the Internet and all recently landed a deal with the struggles for survival over the years, campus Upsala College closed its that's available, I'm surprised more major -affiliated Matador label), but somehow, through the persis- doors after 103 years. Following a stations don't take advantage of the Macha, Firewater, and Kid Silver, tence and dedication of its staff, series of auctions meant to pay down mass of information out there and not to mention the excellent compi- 'FMU has somehow managed to stay the school's debts, WFMU remained use it as a tool to expand the hori- lations Songs for the Jetset Volume 1 on top for three decades. the only occupied building on a 40- zons of their playlists and such." and Vol. 2, Maple's musical choices "'FMU went on the air in 1958 as a acre ghost campus. At that point, the At any given moment, says still refuse to be pigeonholed. In 10 -watt station," says General station purchased its own license. Freedman, New Yorkers can expect the future, Maple says she envisions Manager Ken Freedman. "Up until "One of the best things you can "beauty, adventure, and annoyance." "platinum records, Grammys-and '65266, its programming was fairly say to sum up the whole 'FMU "We thrive on the unexpected- boy bands, I suspect." staid-lectures, classical music, experience is that we've persevered and good segues," says Turner. Maple's advice to entrepreneurs Lutheran sermons, and the occasion- amazingly despite horrible obsta- "There's a common thread that runs looking to start their own labels is al Yma Sumac side. In '65, the folk cles," says Music Director Brian through the station as far as our rev- not be phased by criticism, as scene started to have an influence Turner. "A bankrupt college, a need erent/irreverent approach to radio. everyone is a critic: "I would advise on the station, and in '67, fabled DJ to get out of our house and relo- Our DJs are encouraged to show- them to develop a thick skin. The Vin Scelsa initiated freeform radio on cate, a long-standing battle with case their personalities as best they most important lessons I've learned the station. Vin was heavily under three New York stations who were can if they're doing a music show, are to never watch MTV, never read the influence of Pacifica station trying to rid us of our power (we yet to avoid being freeform merely Billboard, and never sign a band WBAI, which was then enjoying a won), a building purchased with for the sake of diversity. you can't go drinking with...And golden moment of freeform...he structural damage on one floor, "Sets should be explorations for you'll need money, obviously-at was also under the influence." etcetera. Despite it all we still man- both the DJ and the listener," he least enough to give each record With the exception of a campus age to come up with the stuff our concludes. you put out a fighting chance." crackdown in the early '70s, the sta- listeners love us for-inventive, Running Jetset, she admits, hasn't tion has embraced Scelsa's vision diverse programming that pushes FIND THE STATION'S CELEBRATED been easy. In addition to constant ever since. "It became truly interest- the usual parameters of radio in WEB SITE AT WWW.WFMU.ORG. March 12, 1999 GAVIN 37 www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN MOST ADDED COLLEGELW TW R,ts. Adds 1 1 BUILT TO SPILL - Keep It Like A Secret (Warner Bros.) 56 0 2 2 SEBADOH - The Sebadoh (Sub Pop/Sire) 43 1 N 3 SLEATER-KINNEY - The Hot Rock (Kill Rock Stars) 40 2 REVIEWS Mercy! A Top 3 debut from the powerhouse known as Sleater-Kinney. 4 4 VARIOUS ARTISTS - Pop Romantique (Emperor Norton) 0 KING TUBBY & 35 THE SKATALITES 10 5 APRIL MARCH - Chrominance Decoder (Mammoth/Ideal) 29 0 BETH ORTON (40) 3 6 IMPERIAL TEEN - What Is Not to Love (Slash/London) 25 0 Heroes of Reggae in Dub Central Reservations (Arista) 19 7 THE ROOTS - Things Fall Apart (MCA) 23 2 (Motion [U.K.]) Including: CITR, KALX, KB00, KCMU, KCRW, KCSU, N 8 BEN LEE - Breathing Tornados (Grand Royal) 31 1 Seemingly out of nowhere, this KFSR, KGLT, KJHK, KTCU, KTXT, KUSS, KVMR, KWBU, Ben Lee's Top 10 debut is a highly-anticipated treat well worth the wait. KWVA, KZSC, WBNY, WCBN, WCDB, WDCR, WEGL, amazing bomb has dropped. WFDU, WHRW, WICB, WITR, WJCU, WRSU, WRUV, 23 9 XTC - Apple Venus Volume 1 (TVT) 25 0 Recorded in Jamaica in the mid - WRVU, WSMU, WISR, WUMS, WUSB, WUSC, WVKR, 6 10 BURNING AIRLINES - Mission Control! (DeSoto) 21 0 WVUM, WWVU, WXCI, KLSU, WNHU. seventies, this was the Skatalites 13 11 JIMMY EAT WORLD - Clarity (Capitol) 23 0 "reunion" 7% SOLUTION (39) record featuring dub 8 12 TAKAKO MINEKAWA - Cloudy (Emperor Norton/March) 0 Gabriel's Waltz (X -Ray) Cloud Calculator 23 master King Tubby himself on the 20 13 POSTER 25 0 Including: CITR, KB00, KCOU, KCPR, KCSB, KDVS, KFSR, 'Clitiln ¶e id (SpinArt) boards. What really sets this record KGLT, KLSU, KTXT, KUCI, KUGS, KUOM, KUSF, KVMR, 12 14 THE BETA BAND - The Three EPs (Astralwerks) 21 0 apart from other Skatalites albums KVRX, KWBU, KZSC, WBNY, WCBN, WCDB, WEGL, 9 15 ANI DiFRANCO - Up Up Up Up Up Up (Righteous Babe) 22 0 is that it's not much of a ska/rock WITR, WJCU, WNHU, WNYU, WRAS, WRSU, WRVU, WSMU, WTSR, WUMS, WUSB, WUSC, WVFS, WVKR, 17 16 PANSONIC-a(Mute) 25 0 steady release, but rather a heavy WVUM, WXDU, KTCU 7 17 MOJAVE 3 - Out of Tune (4AD/Sire) 17 0 dub and funk(!), yes funk, experi- STEVE REICH/VARIOUS 11 18 QUINTRON - These hands Of Mine (Skin Graft) 20 0 ence. In trying to keep with the ARTISTS 29 19 KID SILVER - Dead City Sunbeams (Jetset) 20 0 times, these legends recorded one Reich Remixed (Nonesuch) 15 20 SMOG - Knock Knock (Drag City) 11 0 of their most unique, and best, Including: CITR, KCSU, KDVS, KGLT, KLSU, KTCU, KTXT, 16 21 SAM PREKOP - Sam Prekop (Thrill Jockey) 23 0 albums. Add to that Tubby tweek- KUGS, KVRX, KWVA, WBNY, WCBN, WDCR, WHRW, N 22 OF MONTREAL - The Gay Parade (Bar/None) 24 1 ing the knobs, and you have one WICB, WITR, WJCU, WNHU, WNYU, WPRK, WRSU, WRUV, WRVU, WSMU, WTSR, WUMS, WUSB, WUSC. 25 23 THE CREATURES - Anima Animus (Instinct) 21 0 hell of a listening experience. An THE RENTALS (31) 5 24 THE PASTELS - Illuminati (Up) 19 0 alternate version of this record was Seven More Minutes(Mavrick) 24 25 JASON FALKNER - Can You Still Feel? (Elektra/EEG) 17 0 released in the '70s on United Including: CITR, KCOU, KCSB, KCSU, KFSR, KGLT, KTCU, 22 26 ARLING AND CAMERON - All In (Emperor Norton) 21 0 Artists as "African Roots," but this KTXT, KUGS, KWBU, KWVA, KZSC, WBNY, WDCR, WEGL, 14 27 ADEN - Black Cow (TeenBeat) 19 0 is, by far, the better mix. Contact WHRW, WITR, WJCU, WRAS, WRSU, WRUV, WTSR. 26 28 THE LIVING END - Living End (Reprise) 11 0 Motion at [email protected] 21 29 SPARKLEHORSE - Good Morning Spider (Capitol) 17 0 49 30 JOHN McENTIRE - Reach the Rock Soundtrack (Hefty) 18 0 Attention MDs: Go to RECORD TO WATCH 27 31 VARIOUS ARTISTS - Songs for the Jetset Volume 2 )Jetset) 19 0 www.onelist.com and look under 44 32 GIGOLO AUNTS - Minor Chords and Major Themes (E Pluribus Unum) 12 0 gavincollege.com to sign up on 18 33 KITTY CRAFT - Beats and -Breaks from the Flower Patch (Kindercorel 16 0 our MD e-mail list. This will open w1.0.11,,,,ta .W._. 31 34, HI-FI KILLERS - Jamaica (iooseGroovel 15 0 up an bor,AKaArJ MIwpP801E avenue of communication re 32 35 FUNS VIN' CRIMINALS - 100% Columbian (Virgin) 12 0 with other MDs to discuss con- t I.01M 5wWrrlM NN6t r a.wsr 5.4..eML.Hrcw..f 37 36 DON CABALLERO - Go) 15 3 'NW L, MOM «, Singles Breaking Up (Touch & 0 cerns or problems. Use this! 1,Mn.. M. ,.,.r.,w.,.. «.., 7.9 N 37 SILVER SCOOTER - Orleans Parish (Peek -A -Boo) 21 1 «..w . M.., N 38 SPY - Music to Mauzner By (Lava/Atlantic) 14 0 Attention radio reps: Go to 50 39 THE BOWLING GREEN - One Pound Note (Nothing/Interscope) 12 0 www.onelist.com and look under 46 40 TOBIN SPROUT - Let's Welcome the Circus People (Luna) 15 0 gavinpromo.com SOUAREPUSHER to sign up on the ...Presents Budakhan 36 41 PINEHURST KIDS - Minnesota Hotel (4 Alarm) 15 0 promo rep e-mail list. This will Mindphone (Nothing/Warp) 38 42 FRONTSIDE-- frentside (Wax Trax!/TVT) 11 0 enable you to discuss concerns Tom Jenkinson (a.k.a 30 43 VARIOUS ARTISTS - Anti -Racist Action Benefit (Attitude/Asian Man) 15 0 and problems with other reps. 33 44 THE GLORIA RECORD - The Gloria Record (Crank!) 12 0 Squarepusher) returns with an COLLEGE REPORTS ACCEPTED 45 JIM O'ROURKE - Eureka City) 17 EP that, like previous releases, N (Drag 4 MONDAYS 9 P.M. 46 POLE - CD 1 and 2 (Matador) A.M.-4 is not for the faint at heart. N 18 5 34 47 BOO RADLEYS - TUESDAYS 9 A.M.-3 P.M. One of the most innovative Kingsize (Creation) 13 0 electronic music artists today. N 48 AUTECHRE - The Peel Session (Warp/Nothing) 17 0 GAVIN STATION REPORTING 41 49 1000 CLOWNS - Freelance Bubblehead (Elektra/EEG) 9 0 PHONE: (41 5) 495-1990 35 50 LAGWAGON - Let's Talk About Feelings (Fat Wreck Chords) 14 0 FAX: (41 5) 495-2580 ARTISTNFiOt-ILL with the attitude of the old have a straight -ahead new wave like this would hurt your bands, but the anti-establishment hand. you can't think in terms credibility. That's so stupid. Do I IISIY )Itv: We're originally from thing has infiltrated so many of whether doing something what you wanna do." -Joey LAGWAGON Santa Barbara. We started playing different types of music now. FI:c.)M: Originally from Santa in early '89. Our first record was We're not a punk band. We're Barbara, now based in San cut in 1991. The demise of my influenced by it, but we listen to Francisco. studies led me to music." -Joey, all types of music." -Joey t.Art.ST RELEASE: Let's Talk vocals SIDE PR01ECr'S: 'While I never About Feelings ON l'tlNK'rODAY: `There's so seem to find the time, I'd like to LABEL: Fat Wreck Chords many levels to punk today. do things with different instru- C0N]Ac. r: Jason Hall, (415) People have different ideas on mentation. Using string 284-1790, [email protected] both the theory and sound of instruments and keyboards has On Tour with: All punk rock. I see a lot of bands always attracted me. I'd love to 38 GAVIN www.americanradiohistory.com ACTIVE ROCK KUPD; Tommy Mattem, WXTM. (front row, l -r): Mike DePippa, Over Easy: Gavin Seminar 1999 Elektra; Mike Mansourian, GAVIN. 8. Can you say `Independent 1. All aboard! (1-r): Rob Hotchkis, some of the lost revenue costs of Langbecker, RCA; Alan Galbraith, Promotion'? (1-r): J.J. Jeffries, Charlie Colin, and Patrick Monahan supplying stations with promotion- Wind -Up for JoAnne Grand; Eric KUPD; Mike Rittberg, Warner Bros.; of Train get the audience in a party al product. Shade, GAVIN; Mari Dew, Trauma; Mari Dew, Trauma; Stone Gossard, mood, warming up for the Black 7. Active Rock presenters & Mark Tindle, Free Agent; Pat Loosegroove/Pearl Jam; Van O, Crowes at Tipitina's. winners (back row, 1-r): Kim Martin, for >G Q;,,,, J, Jeffries, Midwest Music. 2. One word: Awesome! The Black Crowes rock the intimate set- ting of Tipitina's on Friday Night. 3. The man with pipes of gold Joey "Vendetta" Scoleri moderates our "Independent Promotions in the New Millennium" panel. 4. "There are two ways to look at it" Stone Gossard of Loosegroove Records/Pearl Jam explains indepen- dent promotion from a label's and an artist's perspective. 5. "Independent labels don't have the resources of the majors." Rookie Promo Person of the Year Mari Dew talks about indie promotion as it relates to the independent label. 6. "What about the hidden costs?" Warner Bros. VP Rock Promotion Mike Rittberg explains March 12, 1999 GAVIN 39 www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN REVIEWS MOST ADDED BABYLON A.D. Live in Your Face (Apocalypse Records) LWACTIVE 1W Sins Diff. It's been over ten 1 1 CREED - One (Wind-up) 2460 -14 ...... _._...... years since these 2 2 COLLECTIVE SOUL - Heavy (Atlantic) 2437 +27 ...._....__.. Bay Area dudes 3 3 EVERLAST - What's It Like (Tommy Boy) 2203 -109 released their 4 4 METALLICA - Whiskey In The Jar (Elektra Entertainment Grp 2033 +45 self-titled debut, 5 5 GODSMACK - Whatever (Republic/Universal) 1528 -41 amidst a then - 6 6 ROB ZOMBIE -Living Dead Girl (Geffen) 1305 +20 MONSTER MAGNET (22) over -saturated hair metal 8 7 CANDLEBOX - Happy Pills (Maverick) 1216 +29 Temple of Your Dreams (A&M) scene. Now, minus the Aqua -Net 7 8 EVE 6 - Leech (RCA) 1205 -55 Including: KOOT, KBPI, KRAR, W and the spandex, the Babylon A.D. KEJY, KRZR, WCCC, WJJO, WOXA, ,VMFS, KIBZ, KTun 9 9 BARE JR. - You Blew Me Off (Immortal/Epic) 1118 +4 ...... _ boyz are back. Live in Your Face WCPR, WKPE, WRXF, KAZR, KLFX, WAAF, WGBF, WLZ'. 10 10 OFFSPRING - Why Don't You Get A Job? (Columbia/CRG) 1123 +41 was recorded over a period of LIT (14) 26 11 SAMMAYY HAGAR - Mas Tequila (MCA) 1116 +513 three years in nine different cities, My Own Worst Enemy (RCA) 11 12 OLEANDER - Why I'm Here (Republic/Universal) 1069 +42 Including: WWBN, WIZR, KHOP, KILO, KRAB, KEGL, and contains many of the groups 13 13 STABBING WESTWARD - Haunting Me (Columbia/CRG) 1007 +42 WOOF WTFX. KAZR, WCPR, WRUF, WZBH, WD)(A, KRAF original head-bangin' hits. Unlike BUCKCHERRY (14) 19 14 T Free Girl Now (Warner Bros.) 990 +217 many other 80's metal bands who Lit Up (DreamWorks) 15 15 HOLE - Malibu (DGC) 935 +34 also had their careers quashed by Including: KZAO, KNCN, WROK, KIXA, KOMP, WIYY, 14 16 BLACK SABBATH - Selling My Soul (Epic) 834 -101 Nirvana, BAD haven't opted for the WWBN, KEGL KLBJ, KRXOE WJJO, KLSZ, KUFO, WMnIS A 22 17 BLACK CROWES - Only Fool (Columbia/CRG) 826 +133 "let's try to be '90s" approach, and ECONOLINE CRUSH (11) 20 18 SECOND COMING - Vintage Eyes (Capitol) 819 +59 instead stick to the riff-oriented All That You Are (X3) 12 19 METALLICA - Turn The Page (Elektra Entertainment Grp.) 802 -166 hard rock sound that propelled (Restless) 18 20 ORGY - Blue Monday (Reprise) 771 -4 Bic _... _ ...... _...._...... - them to -flicking fame. It's mak- Including: KZOZ, WMFS, WKZO, KLBJ, KIOZ, KEGL, KISS. KILO, KFGX, WALC, WPUP 16 21 ROB ZOMBIE - Dragula (Geffen) 730 -80 ing a comeback, I tell ya!!! BAD COMPANY (10) 11 22 LENNY KRAVITZ - Fly Away (Virgin) 726 -62 Standouts include "Hammer Swings Hey Hey (EastWest/EEG) 28 23 SILVERCHAIR - Anthem For The Year 2000 (Epic) 109 +123 Down," "Bang Go the Bells," and a Including: KOMP, WTUE, WBOP, WWBN, KEYJ, KZZK, 24 24 KORN - Freak On A Leash (Immortal/Epic) 695 +41 rippin' cover of Aerosmith's "Rats KFGX, WHMH, WZZO, KLSZ Korn get a little freaky....generating #1 phones! in the Cellar." 29 25 G00 G00 DOLLS - Dizzy (Warner Bros.) 685 +113 ADDS FOR MARCH 15 R 16 21 26 MONSTER MAGNET - Powertrip (A&M) 636 -106 Lenny Kravitz "Live" "Ends" The N.Y. trio dizzy up the chart... (Virgin), Everlast (Tommy Boy), Marilyn Manson "Rock Is Dead" (Nothing/Interscope), Vast 30 27 MARVELOUS 3 - Freak Of the Week (HiFi/EEG) 606 +17 "Pretty When You Cry" (Elektra/EEG) 25 28 THE FLYS - Got You (Where I Want You) (Trauma/Delicious Vinyl) 589 -57 23 29 MARILYN MANSON - I Don't Like The Drugs (Nothing/Interscope) 535 -140 FOR RECORD TO WATCH ADDS MARCH 22 G 23 37 30 LOUDMOUTH - Fly (Hollywood) 522 +84 Soulmotor "Guardian Angel" (CMC International), Sprung 35 31 FEAR FACTORY - Descent (Roadrunner) 511 +36 Monkey "Naked" (Surfdog/Hollywood), Placebo "Every You 32 32 SCREAMING CHEETARYWRRPUES - Right Place Wrong Time (Capricorn) 511 0 Every Me" (Virgin), Janus Stark "Floyd (What Are You 0n?)" 27 33 3L-ACK CNOWES - Kicking My Heart Around (Columbia/CRGI 465 -128 (Earache/Trauma) 36 34 LIMP BIZKIT - Faith )Flip/Interscope) 455 -12 31 35 TRAIN - Free (Aware/Columbia) 444 -79 38 36 CUTTERS - Satisfied )CMC International) 413 -5 40 37 HONKY TOAST - Shakin' And A Bakin' (550 Music) 410 +32 Gavin is Online 34 38 INDIGENOUS - Now That You're Gone (Pachyderm) 399 -17 ...... _...... FU MANCHU 39 39 KORN - Get The Life (Epic) 383 -23 www.gavin.com "Eatin' Dust" (Man's Ruin) 40 BUCKCHERRY Lit Up (DreamWorks) 360 N "It's time to give these guys a break...how much good s do they have to put out before ECONOLINE CRUSH - "All That You Are" (Restless) MOON DOG MANE - "I Believe" (Eureka) ACTIVE MOCK REPORTS ACCEPTED notice? people If you're playing LIT My Own Worst Enemy- (RCA) KID ROCK - "Bawitdaba" (Lava/Atlantic) MONDAYS 9 A.M.-5 P.M. AND Sabbath, you should be playin JOHNNY LANG - "Wander This World" (A&M) FINGER ELEVEN - "Above" (Wind -Up) TUESDAYS 9 A.M.-4 P.M. Fu Manchu". -KNAC Long THE FLYS - "She's So Huge" (Trauma) VIRGOS MERLOT - "Gain" (Atlantic) GAVIN STATION REPORTING Beach, California PD Long Paul. ORINSPOON 'PcstEnebriatedAnxiety"{Grudge/Universa `i.. PUSHMONKEY - "Caught My Mind" (Arista) PI-ZONE: (41 5) 495-1990 STAIND ' Just Go" (Flip/Elektra/EEG( LOCAL H !-Right (Oh Yeah)" (Island) FAX: (41 5) 495-2580 ris J f J ,1 .d_ et Gavin do, s than it would cost you to do it yourself. ATS ALL REPORTERS ALL TRADES -tor Call Lou Galliani (805) 542-9999 GAVIN 40 GAVIN March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com JAZZ + SMOOTH Vercelli, Groov Marketings Neil 3. The labels of the year crowd (1- Gorov, WDCB Ery Jezek, and r): Shanachie's Wayne Martin, Verve New Orleans Revelrie \\"ITR's Tony Gasparre. Music Group's Richard Seidel, 2. Two Smooth Jazz PDs of the Shanachie's Claudia Navarro, VMG's Here's a final batch Year: WJJZ's Ann Gress and KSSJ's Bud Harner, and Concord Records' of photos from our Steve Williams. John Burke and Nick Phillips. recent Seminar 4. Nick Francis accepts the 1999 1. Jazz radio/music Steve Feinstein Innovation Award. warriors unite! (l -r): 5. Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year GAVIN's Keith Z, New Marc Antoine (left) with the Verve World N' Jazz's Neal Music Group's Suzanne Berg Sapper, WEAA's Kyle (middle) and Laura Chiarelli. LaRue, WNCU Jerry G. Bandleader Terence Blanchard Carter, WBFO's Bert (left) and Donald Harrison perform Gambini, KXIZ's Gary the entire Jazz in Film release with sextet and 22 -piece orchestra. David Berkman - Handmade The Critics Choice.....and Radio Agrees!! *Downbeat - 41/2 stars "Should Be Better Known" - Feb issue *peter Watrous - Top 10 CD of 1998 *Jazziz Critics Pick - Top 101998 (Jim MacNie) - March issue *JazzTimes Critics Pick - Top 5 CD of 1998 (Bill Milkowski) - March issue New at #49 156 Spins +66 WGBH WAER WXTS WNOP WITR WSHA hallï;iilLitie WOUB WDET WUSF WUMR WSIE KEWU KAZU KJZZ KSUT KVNF KI05 KUSD KWIT KNTU KT5 U KABF KZJZ KCMW Joel Frahm Pete McL'ann On Your Desk Now Palmetto Recorde, Inc. 71 Washington Place #IA New York, NY 10011 Contact Terry Coen Z 800 -PALM CDS 212-673-9394 .palmetto -record s.com Palmetto for play copies [email protected] March 12, 1999 GAV I N 41 www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN MOST ADDED LW TW Repts. Adds Spins Dill. 3 1 BOB MINTZER QUARTET - Quality Time (TVT Jazz) 83 3 813 +161 1 2 JOE CHAMBERS - Mirrors (Blue Note) 83 1 810 +46 2 3 BILLY TAYLOR - Ten Fingers-One Voice (Arkadia Jazz) 83 0 801 +84 IErIEW 5 4 BOBBY HUTCHERSON - Skyline (Verve Music Group) 83 1 672 +84 4 5 NEW YORK HARD BOP QUINTET - A Whisper Away (TCB) 71 0 661 +68 JAN GARBAREK 8 6 DONALD HARRISON - Free To Be (Impulsel/Verve Music Group) 83 0 662 +146 Rites (ECM) TERENCE BLANCHARD (64) 1 7 PAQUITO D'RIVERA -100 Years of Latin Love Songs (Heads Up) 73 0 622 +72 Jan Garbarek's double -CD, Rites, is Jazz in Film (Sony Classical) 10 8 J.J. JOHNSON - Heroes (Verve Music Group) 79 1 621 +120 not your cliché, post-bop fare that Including: WFNX, WGBH, WWUH, WAER, WITR, WHRV, 17 9 STAN GETZ QUARTET with CHET BAKER - Quintessence Volume 1 (Concord Jazz) 59 0 603 +168 goes down like baby food for most NAA, WSHA, WNCU, WFSS, WCLK, WKGC, WUWF, Unreleased Stan Getz and Chet Baker still sounds fresh on Jazz radio. WUSF 14'FPK WMOT MO? conservative ja77 listeners. As a OSCAR PETERSON (49) 9 10 VINCENT HERRING - Jobim For Lovers (Music Masters) 75 0 595 +86 result, it may take some imagination A Summer Night In Munich 14 11 MARCUS SHELBY TRIO - The Sophisticate (Noir) 16 0 592 +118 as to which daypart Rites might work (Telarc Jazz) 15 12 ABBEY LINCOLN - Wholly Earth (Verve Music Group) 15 2 571 +103 best in. It has that sense of stark spa- Including: KTSU, WCPN, WXTS, WNOP, WOUB, WGVU, 13 13 CHARLIE BYRD - My Inspiration (Concord Jazz) 71 1 530 +53 tiality that characterizes the best of KBEM, WDCB, WBEZ, WGLT, WSIE, KZJZ, KIOS, KSUT, 11 14 ERIC GOULD - On The Real )Umoja) 58 0 508 +13 ECM recordings. A five cut sampler KUP, KUVO, KVNF,KUNR, KM, KCSM 22 15 JACK McDUFF - Bringin' It Home (Concord Jazz) 76 8 502 +124 showcases the dramatic highlights in RAY DRUMMOND (38) 25 16 DOUG LAWRENCE - High Heel Sneakers (Fable) 16 1 490 +146 unedited form. Garbarek has an 1.2.3.4. (Arabesque) Lawrence's beefy tenor sax smacks of Gene Ammons meets Lounge! uncanny talent for mixing soprano Including: KKUP, KUVO, t.. . nUNV, KLON, LARRY - Monk, Trane, & Me )HighNote) 81 1 469 +138 SOS, KCBX, KAZU, KCSM, WFMT, KLCC, WGBH, WAER, 27 17 CORYELL Miles sax and modem keyboard synth pas- SHA WNCU WFSS, WKGC WUCF WUSF 23 18 GEORGE FREEMAN - George Burns! (Southport) 70 4 460 +104 sages, giving Rites that "Oh wow" VALERIE CAPERS (28) 21 19 HARRY ALLEN - Harry Allen Meets the John Pizzarelli Trio (RCA Victor) 72 3 442 +56 reaction. "Where the Rivers Meet" Wagner Takes the A Train 6 20 BURTON/COREA/METHENY/HAYNES/HOLLAND - Like Minds (Concord Jau)49 0 416 -140 and "It's High Time" are the tour de (Elysium) 12 21 MAYNARD FERGUSON & BIG BOP NOUVEAU - Brass Attitude (Concord Jazz)47 0 415 -64 force numbers, while the more inti- Including: WAER, WI, WHOV, WSHA, WKGC, WUWF, 31 Z2 BOB LEATHERBARROW - Bumpin' In the Basement (Chartmaker) 12 2 395 +131 WUCF, WDNA, WUSF, WFPK, WCPN, WXTS, WOUB, mate cuts like "One Ying for Every - Feat. Payton, Harrell, (Milestone) 49 WSIE, KZJZ, KIOS, KUT, KUVO, KLCC, WFMT 20 23 TRUMPET LEGACY Soloff, Henderson 0 316 -16 Yang" and "Song, Tread lightly" will RUSSELL GUNN (19) 28 24 DAVE BRAHAM - Blue Gardenia (Bluejay) 62 2 360 +66 blossom nicely, especially during 16 25 JOHN HICKS - The Billy Strayhorn Songbook )HighNote) 48 0 360 -85 Ethnomusicology Vol. 1 nighttime play. (Atlantic) 29 26 KENNY BURRELL/LAMONT JOHNSON - Collaboration (Masterscores) 56 0 336 +50 Including: WFNX, WWUH, WHOV, WNCU, WKGC, 19 21 KERRY STRAYER SEPTET - Jeru Blue: A Tribute to Gerry Mulligan (Palmetto)38 1 301 -112 WD NA, WMOT, WUAL, WTUL, WEMU, WGVU, KREM 37 28 JOE AUGUSTINE - Swing Then and Now (Revere) 54 5 299 +84 1. BOB FLORENCE +189 18 29 GENE HARRIS & PHILIP MORRIS ALL-STARS - Live (Concord Jazz) 41 0 280 -149 2. GETZ & BAKER +168 36 30 CHRISTIAN JACOB TRIO - Time Lines (Concord Jazz) 57 1 219 +63 3. BOB MINTZER +161 RECORD TO WATCH 40 31 RUSSELL GUNN - Love Requiem )HighNote) 55 5 274 +73 4. DONALD HARRISON +146 49 32 CARLOS GARNETT - Under Nubian Skies (HighNote) 61 14 266 +106 5. DOUG LAWRENCE +146 32 33 IRAKERE - Yemaya (Blue Note) 41 1 261 +22 - 34 BOB FLORENCE LIMITED EDITION - Serendipity 18 (MAMA Records) 61 13 246 N 35 MILT JACKSON/CLAYTON-HAMILTON JAll ORCH. - Explosive! (Qwest/Warner Bros.) 62 15 241 N *TERENCE BLANCHARD (Sony Classical) 44 36 BUCKY & JOHN PIZZARELLI - Contrasts (Arbors) 42 3 237 +64 *OSCAR PETERSON )Telarc Jazz) 26 31 PHIL WOODS feat. JOHNNY GRIFFIN - The Rev & I (Blue Note) 30 0 235 -103 39 38 STEVENS. SIEGEL & FERGUSON - Panorama (Imaginary) 51 7 232 +29 *RAY DRUMMOND (Arabesque) 46 39 TIM HAGANS - Animation Imagination (Blue Note) 38 1 227 +62 *RUSSELL GUNN (Atlantic) 40 URI CAINE - Blue Wail (Winter & Winter) 46 4 193 N MARK COLBY (Corridor) TERENCE BLANCHARD - 30 41 HOUSTON PERSON - My Romance )HighNote) 21 0 193 -93 Jazz in Film PAUL McKEE (Corridor) 24 42 ERNIE ANDREWS - Many Faces of ... )HighNote) 29 0 179 -161 (Sony Classical) Dropped: #41 Sherri Roberts, #42 Sphere, #43 Jimmy Scott, 35 43 JASON MARSALIS - The Year of the Drummer (Basin Street) 25 0 174 -56 #45 Tony Bennett, #48 Tony Williams, Diane Delin Terence Blanchard's orches- 47 44 ROY MERIWETHER - This One's On Me (Fahrenheit) 35 0 112 +8 tral movie theme project JAZZ & SMOOTH JAZZ 38 45 BLUE NOTE MOTOWN TRIBUTE - Various Artists (Blue Note) 18 0 166 -45 crushes the competition big REPORTS ACCEPTED 34 46 ETHEL ENNIS - If Women Ruled the World (Savoy/Denon) 22 0 166 -65 time in the Most Added race. THURSDAYS 9 A.M.-3 P.M. 50 41 BIRELI LAGRENE - Blue Eyes (Dreyfus Jazz) 16 0 165 +8 GAVIN STATION REPORTING 33 48 GREG OSBY - Banned In New York (Blue Note) 25 1 165 -73 PHONE: (41 5) 495-1990 49 DAVE BERKMAN - Handmade (Palmetto) 25 2 156 N FAX: (41 5) - 50 STEPHEN SCOTT - Vision Quest (Enja) 33 11 150 N 495-2580 ARi1STPROFILE executive producer Laraine Perri Although they're very different, and myself- The idea behind the each were very innovative and for large ensembles and various - choices was that we were trying influential and cleared a path for TERENCE sized jazz groups, but I felt I to look for those compositions other composers to write jazz- BLANCHARD needed to use this experience that defined various styles of inspired melodies in certain JAZZ ON SCREEN [PART Or el and fuse both careers together. film -scoring and were very styles. As for Duke Ellington, I'm 'This record jazz in Film on "In the beginning, I was never influential. But we also wanted not familiar with any other Sony Classical] seemed to be the really a movie buff, which is them to be based compositional- movie themes by him, apart most logical project for me to be odd. But I started to develop a ly in jazz. from 'Degas' Racing World' and doing right now. I've had this passion for film after I started "There are four titles that I 'Anatomy of a Murder.' second career-writing for working for [director] Spike Lee couldn't avoid: 'Streetcar Named "We did everything live motion pictures-for a number as a sideman. Desire,"'Taxi Driver,"'Anatomy together in the studio, both of years now. I've always written "The themes were picked by of a Murder,' and 'Chinatown.' sextet and orchestra. 42 GAVIN March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN MOST ADDED . JAZZ & V C 1W ',no Adds Dit. '1'LW Rets. Sins 1 KIRK WHALUM - For You (Warner Bros.) 51 0 906 -87 2 2 GEORGE BENSON - Standing Together (GRP) 45 0 833 +5 3 3 LEE RITENOUR - This Is Love (i.e. music) 48 0 752 -21 REVIEW 6 4 BONEY JAMES - Body Language (Warner Bros ) 57 1 741 +36 4 5 NAJEE - Morning Tenderness (Verve Forecast) 46 0 685 -81 SMOKE 'N FUNCTION 8 6 KIM WATERS - Love's Melody (Shanachie) 37 0 667 -5 (Mesa/Atlantic) TOM SCOTT & 11 1 BLUE NOTE MOTOWN TRIBUTE - Various Artists (Blue Note) 46 0 666 +69 Many of us cultivated our passions THE L.A. EXPRESS (14) Dave Koz and Richard Elliot's Motown gems bring familiarity to Smooth airwaves. for instrumental music by listening "Smokin' Section" 9 8 MARC ANTOINE - Madrid (NYC/GRP) 43 0 633 -12 to stuff like early Pat Metheny and (Windham Hill) 5 9 GRANT GEISSMAN - In With The Out Crowd (Higher Octave) 41 0 629 -88 Miles Davis' In a Silent Way. Including: WBJB, WHRL, WUKY, WZJZ, WONS, WMGN, 14 10 STEVE COLE - Stay Awhile (Bluemoon/Atlantic) 39 0 612 +10 WNIJ, WJPL HERS, THE WAVE, KSBR, KRVR, KQEX, and Southwest composer Cliff Sarde's 12 11 ERIC MARIENTHAL - Walk Tall (i.e. music) 48 1 594 -1 keyboard and studio treatments on PETER WHITE (9) 7 12 WALTER BEASLEY - For Your Pleasure IShanachiel 43 0 585 -97 the Smoke 'N Function project beck- "Autumn Day" 18 13 RICK BRAUN - Full Stride (Atlantic) 53 3 582 +112 ons Smooth Jazz back to its ances- (Columbia/CRG) "It's a Very Good Thing" should push Rick Braun back to Number One. tral roots of post -New Age pastures. Including: WJJJ, WJZW, WYJZ, KHIH, KBZN, KMGQ, 13 14 GOTA - Let's Get Started (Instinct) 577 -1 There's all kinds of groovy samples KEZL, KKSF, and KRVR 15 15 WILL DOWNING/GERALD ALBRIGHT - Pleasures of the Night (Verve Forecast) 522 -13 floating around the S'NF aural stew; KENNY LATTIMORE (8) 10 16 WARREN HILL - Life Thru Rose Colored Glasses (Discovery/Sire) 0 510 -99 Sarde and producer Nick Francis "Heaven and Earth" 11 17 PETER WHITE - Perfect Moment (Columbia/CRG) 9 475 +2 Tibet, Navajo, (Columbia/CRG) borrow strains of 16 18 BRIAN BROMBERG - You Know That Feeling (Zebra) 2 461 -18 Including: WHRL, WTMO, WLOQ, WVAS, WJAB, KBZN, Zuni, and other celestial and medita- - 1 443 +56 KUOR and KMGG 22 19 JOHN TESH with JAMES INGRAM One World (GTSP/Mercury) tive influences. Here's a chance to ROGER SMITH (6) 19 20 JIM BRICKMAN - Destiny (Windham Hill) 1 435 -24 spice up your Smooth airwaves with "Off the Hook" (Miramar) 20 21 PATTI AUSTIN - In and Out of Love (Concord/Vista) 0 417 -40 something textural and linear. We Including: WVAS, WZJZ, KSBR, KKSF, KQEX, and KN 23 22 3RD FORCE - Force Field (Higher Octave) 6 412 +42 shouldn't shortchange such ambient 3RD FORCE (6) 21 23 GREGG KARUKAS - Blue Touch (i.e. music) 0 363 -67 delights as William Orbit and Smoke "Revelation of the Heart" 24 24 JEFF LORBER - Midnight (Zebra) 0 309 -24 'N Function in favor of the more (Higher Octave) 29 25 PHIL COLLINS - ...Hits (Atlantic) 0 307 +13 obvious pop stuff. Put a little Including: KOAI, WVAE, KCYI, KKSF, and KINK WJAB, 26 26 JK - What's the Word (Verve Forecast) 0 295 -27 "Glide" in your playlist stride. 25 27 VANESSA WILLIAMS - "My Flame" (Island/Mercury) 0 288 -35 27 28 FOURPLAY - Four (Warner Bros.) 0 285 -23 30 29 WAYMAN TISDALE - Breakfast With Tiffany (Atlantic) 4 269 -14 1. RICK BRAUN +112 28 30 GABRIELA ANDERS - Wanting (Warner Bros.) 0 250 -58 2. STEVE COLE +70 RECORD TD WATCH 34 31 THE BRA (TON BROTHERS - Now and Forever (Windham Hill Jazz) 1 230 +29 3. MOTOWN TRIBUTE +69 33 32 DOWN TO THE BONE - From Manhattan to Staten (Nu Groove) 1 221 +6 4. JOHN TESH +56 31 33 CRAIG CHAOUICO & RUSS FREEMAN -'Riders of the Ancient Winds" (Windham Hill Jau/Peak) 0 218 -12 5. MARIAN CAREY +52 32 34 BOBBY CALDWELL - The Anthology Part 1 (Sin -Drome) 0 209 -10 39 35 PEACE OF MIND - Journey to the Fore (Nu Groove) 0 182 +6 CHARTBOUI` 35 36 DOTSERO - Jumpin' Thru Hoops (Ichiban) 0 181 -13 TOM SCOTT & THE L.A. EXPRESS :Windham Hill) 38 31 DON DIEGO - This Must Be Heaven (Ichiban) 0 174 -6 ROGER SMITH (Miramar) 42 38 MARILYN SCOTT - Starting to Fall (Warner Bros.) 0 171 +24 SMOKE N' FUNCTION (Mesa/Atlantic) 48 39 ED CALLE - Sunset Harbor (Concord/Vista) 1 169 +51 JIM WILSON (Angel) 43 40 JANGO - Dreamtown (Samson Music) 2 166 +21 TOM SCOTT & LATTIMORE (Columbia/CRG) 40 41 SHAKATAK - Shinin' On (Instinct) 0 159 -13 KENNY THE L.A. EXPRESS Smokin' Section 36 42 EVERETTE HARP - Better Days (Blue Note) 0 143 -45 Dropped: #44 Bryan Savage, #49 George Duke (Windham Hill) 37 43 CHRIS STANDRING - Velvet (Instinct) 0 138 -44 41 44 RACHEL Z - Love Is the Power (NYC/GRP) 0 132 -23 Who can forget their stint JAZZ & SMOOTH JAZZ 46 45 NICK COLIONNE - The Seduction (Chicago Lakeside Jazz) 1 127 +3 backing Joni Mitchell as well REPORTS ACCEPTED 46 NELSON RANGELL - Always (Shanachie) 5 118 N as their Ode releases? THURSDAYS 9 A.M.-3 P.M. 47 MARIAN CAREY - "I Still Believe" (Columbia/CRG) 3 114 N They're back "smokin"' again GAVIN STATION REPORTING 50 48 DANNY LERMAN - Danny's Island (Chartmaker) 0 113 -1 on the title track. PHONE: (41 5) 47 49 SCOTT WILKIE - Boundless (Narada) 0 113 -7 495-1990 45 50 GLENN McNULTY - Raw Silk (Isona) O 111 -14 FAX: (41 5) 495-2580 ARTISTPROFILE spent time studying Smooth wanted to keep it hip without Jazz. I added a little bit more loosing the elegance of Ellington. I've accompanied Andrea beat and pulled back on the 'So Much In Love' is a tribute to RICARDO Marcovicci, Leontyne Price, Lou strings. We brought in Pete Barry White and the Love Rawls, Sade, Stan Getz and Escovedo on percussion and Unlimited Orchestra. When I SCALES Patti LaBelle. I've played for used an R&B drummer to give played with Barry White's ELLING'l'ON GOES "SMOOTH" five Presidents of the United the songs more punch. We orchestra, I noticed they used six Besides recording my own CDs, I States and whenever [San spent a year recording Obsession guitar players. Each one played play at the Top of the Mark Francisco] Mayor Willie Brown and mixed it three times. their own special rhythm. So for Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco. I has any special events, I'm the When I recorded Duke this song, we made our guitarist perform for a continental crowd, one they call. Ellington's 'In A Sentimental overdub his parts, and when you so instead of traveling around the When we started recording Mood," I added finger snaps and listen to it, you'll notice there's world, the world comes to me. Obsession [on Bay Sound], I bongos to give it a coolness. I six different parts. March 12, 1999 GAV I N 43 www.americanradiohistory.com AM E R I CANA Americana Is Cooking! Wayne's World Fred Boenig from WDVR- BY JESSIE SCOTT Sergeantsville, New Jersey tells us that "across the street" at Country Can you feel it? It has weeks!-and they say Americana that you know what works for been one best WXTU in Philadelphia, they played busy winter, and as we (finally) doesn't sell records. It's quite obvi- your market and situation. We your a snippet of Wayne Hancock on the approach the spring, well, ya ous to me that there is a sector of realize that the programming land- radio, and were deluged with calls know, harbingers for real there are every- the population thirsting the scape is different in every town. We from listeners saying how cool it where! We'll be entertaining lots of deal. merely take a picture of the sounded. A folks from all over the country as Our agenda here at GAVIN is sim- overview each week, and assemble dialogue CRS in Nashville this week, then it's ple: Find the rays of Americana it into a national picture. ensued, off to SXSW to see more folks and light shining through, and help the What does it take to he a and Fred and music showcases! story grow at radio and retail. reporter? Here are our expectations: will soon Saw an incredible one recently, Person by person, audience by 1. Be diligent in listening to the be meeting when Steve Earle and the Del audience, market by market, we new music that comes in. with 'XTU McCoury Band set up shop at the are making inroads! The flavors of 2. Make yourself available to the staff to Station Inn (3/1-6). Hope you get Americana are the perfect counter- promo people that call. (It's as explain the to see these guys together. This is balance to today's pop-no much about sharing information, as "finer magical stuff, what with the meld- Velveeta here. Share your success it is what you program on your points" of Americana. By the way, ing of Steve's gruffness and the stories. Watch us grow! radio station!) WDVR is expecting a power sweet give-and-take of the I am in the process of identifying 3. Please get your spin report in increase, bumping from 3 to 5,000 McCourys! new Americana reporters. Thanks every Tuesday by 5 p.m. Central. watts by the end of the month. Speaking of Steve and Del, what- to Rounder's Brad Paul, we did an either by fax or email. Look out! ever should we call it? Last time I outreach through the Frontiers of checked, bluegrass was part of the Country mailing, and the response country world, but apparently not has been incredible. The month of so in the case of The Mountain. March will be the interim assess- the underogs The album sold over 10,000 the ment period. GAVIN will announce Blues and Roots Music first week out, which should have the new additions to our panel placed it at #13 on the Billboard soon. From the South Coast Country Album chart, but it was We're currently looking at a vari- no -where to be found. Not real ety of situations, including tradi- sure what parameters are at work tional country stations that play there, but for some reason it's not new music, hot country reporters being considered a Country album! that are sliding some stuff in, and Color me puzzled. Americana friendly Triple A's. If Speaking of sales stories, you have a station that qualifies, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and please pass the information to us. DEBUT CD, Unleashed, ON Linda Ronstadt's Trio II is selling There are lots of ways to format a HOWLIN' MUSE RECORDS well also, with over 26,000 its first radio station, and it is not our place Thanks for the spins! week, and over 74,000 in three to dictate programming. We trust KCSS KDHX KTJJ KULP KUOP KVLR KXCI KZYX WDHC WHAY WHEE WJJC WJTH WMKY WMMT WMNF WUWF WYDH KFFA KASU KCSB KZSC KUVO WWOZ WMUW WETS WSCI WFWM KCOZ It Is Monte With an E KVOO KFAN KPFT KKDY KNON KRCL and more daily... So I'm sorry, already! Chalk it up to by someone from a famous country This litter of puppies will hunt' post New Orleans stress syndrome, duo of the '80s. Name the duo and Sonny Payne, Host of King Biscuit Time, KFFA but (three times, no less) last week their top five single. The winner very cool CD. Lots of great cuts...Mike Landwehr, PD, KXCI I put a "Y" on the end of Mr. will be announced March 17, so get Warden's first name. Well at least those entries in. Email to: I love the CD.You guys have got the blues/roots I'm consistent!...Speaking of the l.rouffeehworldnet.att.net. You can also thing absolutely nailed...John Macdonell, MD, WUWF former Wagoneer, Leslie Rouffe has use this address for the ABC a unique Monte Warden contest (Americana Business Campaign), Americana and Blues Program Directors! If you haven't checked offer, culminating in Boston lobster which Leslie put together for out Unleashed yet, dig it up and find out what the buzz is about. dinners for the prize winner: The Americana reporters. It contains ideas If you don't have one, contact us and we will hook you up. title track of Monte's album A to strengthen your station's position in Stranger to Me Now was co -written the marketplace. [email protected] www.underdogblues.com 44 GAV I N Marh 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com NASHVILLE MOST ADDED CHRIS SMITHER (24) AMERICANALW TW Repts. Adds Spins Trend ROSIE FLORES (23) 1 1 STEVE EARLE AND THE DEL McCOURY BAND - The Mountain (E -Squared) 82 1 981 +65 3 2 KELLY WILLIS - What I Deserve (Rykodisc) 15 3 841 +126 2 3 RICKY SKAGGS - Ancient Tones (Skaggs Family Records) 11 4 811 +30 5 4 TRIO - Trio II (Asylum) 13 5 140 +55 6 5 CHERYL WHEELER - Sylvia Hotel (Philo) 13 1 683 +5 4 6 SARA EVANS - No Place That Far (RCA) 44 1 651 -60 8 7 FLACO JIMENEZ - Said And Done (Barb Wire/Virgin) 69 0 633 -28 AMERICANA REVIEWS 7 8 ROBERT EARL KEEN - Walking Distance (Arista) 56 1 633 -37 ROSIE FLORES 10 9 HARMS - Dreams Western) 48 1 598 +14 MONTE WARDEN (23) JONI Cowgirl (Warner Dance Hall Dreams 46 0 568 -82 JIMMY LAFAVE (14) 9 10 ALLISON MOORER - Alabama Song (MCA) (Rounder) 11 11 BOTTLE ROCKETS - Left Overs 59 2 546 -3 TOM RUSSELL (13) (Doolittle) The guitar -slinging, high -kicking cover- 49 1 509 -11 13 12 OLD DOGS - Old Dogs (Atlantic) girl of the February 1999 Southwest 12 13 DOUG SAHM - SDQ 98 (Watermelon) 44 2 499 -42 Airlines magazine simply rocks on her 15 14 REAL THE TOM T. HALL PROJECT - Various Artists (Sire) 55 1 496 -2 HOT PICKS new album Dance Hall Days. With tex- 16 15 J.D. CROWE & THE NEW SOUTH - Come On Down To My World (Rounder) 62 5 468 +25 tures that recall +191 30 16 ROSIE FLORES - Dance Hall Dreams (Rounder) 10 23 440 the soda shop, 14 17 CHARLIE ROBISON - Life Of The Party (Lucky Dog) 33 0 431 -84 circa 1957 (but 21 18 THE DEL McCOURY BAND - The Family (Celli) 54 8 408 +126 girls didn't make 11 19 JOHN JENNINGS - I Belong To You (Vanguard) 34 0 363 -80 music like this 20 20 BEAVER NELSON - The Last Hurrah (Freedom) 46 5 343 +20 back then) there 2 26 21 CHRIS WEBSTER - Drive (Compass) 47 317 +33 is a purity in 21 22 MIKE HENDERSON & THE BLUEBLOODS -Thicker Than Water (Dead Reckoning) 44 3 318 +6 how young she sounds, and an 18 23 LYLE LOVETT - Step Inside This House 31 2 315 -20 ever-present purposefulness to her gui- ROSIE FLORES (Curb/MCA) - In Town 45 3 308 +20 tar. Favorite tracks are the funky THE DEL MCCOURY BAND 25 24 LYNN MILES Night A Stranger (Philo/Rounder) Lt's a marriage of folk, Country, and blues. Ain't nothing 'strange" about it. "Funnel of Love," "The Man KELLY WILLIS Downstairs," and "Bring It On." STEVE EARLE & DEL 22 25 THE WARREN BROTHERS - Beautiful Day In The Cold Cruel World (BNA) 20 0 291 -3 MCCOURY BAND 23 26 TOM T. HALL - The Essential Tom T. Hall:The Story Songs (Island/Mercury) 39 1 285 -9 +74 BEAVER NELSON TRIO 37 27 DAMNATIONS TX - Half Mad Mood (Sire) 47 9 282 The Last Hurrah 36 28 THE FLATIRONS - Prayer Bones (Checkered Past) 42 6 274 +45 (Freedom Records) 19 29 THE TRACTORS - Farmers In A Changing World (Arista) 29 1 268 -64 Beaver Nelson makes honest music 32 30 SUNDOGS - Dancing Room Only (Parhelion) 30 2 263 +23 RADIO SAYS with a raw and vital voice. You'll find 31 JIMMY LaFAVE - Trail (Rounder) 33 14 255 N solid songwriting, 24 32 MARK DAVID MANDERS - Tales From The Couch Circut (Blind Nello) 16 0 256 -36 tasty-but -spare 33 JEFF WHITE - The Broken Road 41 10 249 N - (Rounder) instrumentation, 39 34 ASYLUM STREET SPANKERS - Hot Lunch Spring) 40 6 229 +32 (Cold and help from 35 ROB ICKES - Slide City 27 3 229 N - (Rounder) notable friends Nice debut for this musically sophisticated slide package. like Michael - Tainted Angel Spring) 27 0 229 -55 28 36 CHRIS WALL (Cold Fracasso, Jules 28 1 215 -31 31 31 HILLBILLY IDOL - Town And Country (HBI) Shear, and Toni 34 38 DAVID OLNEY - Through A Glass Darkly 43 2 209 -26 ( TRIO, TRIO II (Philo) Price. "Company of Kings" is a winner, (Asylum) 28 1 203 -60 29 39 CIGAR STORE INDIANS - el Baile de la Cobra (Deep South) while "Too Much Moonlight" has a from Dolly and - 31 1 201 -39 We've heard 33 40 DICKENS, JONES, & HAWKER Heart Of A Singer (Rounder) plaintive quality-emotion stripped Emmylou in recent years, and bare. There's lots to dig into here! it's great to have Linda back Please note WKZE-FM-Sharon Conn. has been substituted for WKZE-AM. again. These influential women AMERICANA REPORTS ACCEPTED have put together a great MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS album! These are the original MONTE WARDEN (Asylum) RIVER BLUFF CLAN (Fat Chance) B A.M.-3 P.M. (CT) Dixie Chicks! GROOVE GRASS BOYZ (Reprise) STACEY EARLE (Gearle) GAVIN STATION REPORTING -Clinton Robinson, KULP, BILL MORRISSEY (Rounder) CHRIS SMITHER (Hightone) PHONE: (61 5) 255-5010 El Campo, Tex. HI -LO COUNTRY SOUNDTRACK (TVT) ERIC TAYLOR (Koch) FAX: (61 5) 255-5020 WACO BROTHERS (Bloodshot) TOM RUSSELL (Hightone) ARTISTPROFILE I sing. great. They were an VV'I r,A'I S VOCR FAVORITE. interesting grouping of people, It mixed things up. Jonell Mosser. ¡I 'KEBOX? too. really WORKING WITH CHRIS \VHAT WERE YOUR It's at the Waffle House in HOW WAS 1T Nashville. They had funky 'T -HE MEMPHIS HORNS? 1 NSPtRA'I'IONS? Waffle House songs...and they I had written some WEBSTER I listened to a lot of Patsy it `ll+ 'si. Drive Cline and Aretha growing up, make great bacon. arrangements, and thought LABEL: Compass Records and a lot of blues. I have a sax WHERE DID YOU RECORD would be great to have horns. Chris and co-producer Greg player friend, Gordon DRIVE? Greg called them, and they Humphrey assembled some of Beadle,who had the best In Nashville at Brian Ahern's just happened to be available. Nashville's finest for Drive, music collection in high house. We used his garage We drove to Memphis, and it including Al Perkins, Willie school-scratchy records with and basement to set up the just happened! Those guys are Weeks, Craig Krampf, and cool sax. It influenced the way band. Everybody was really so unique and soulful. March 12, 1999 GAV I N 45 www.americanradiohistory.com COUNTRY GAVIN Seminar Letting The Hits Play Longer Snapshots BY JAMIE MATTESON years, most #1 songs spend only one time frame for deciding a song's week in the top spot. The following rotation schedule and chart life, it week, many programmers will move seems that many continue to use it into recurrent, and a significant charts as the tool (and sometimes a handful actually drop the song from weapon) to avoid conflict with the playlist. Recent songs from record labels or as a paint -by -num- George Strait, Tim McGraw, Shania bers guide to scheduling their There are times when smaller is bet- Twain, Brooks & Dunn, and Alan music. While the theory is that radio ter, and this once again proved true Jackson have skyrocketed to #1 in an sets the pace of the music that they during the Country format meeting at average of 10 weeks only to face this play, the reality is that there are last month's GAVIN Seminar, where situation; most of us would agree that probably many extenuating factors our intimate (yet stellar) contingency these songs are most likely not seeing in that decision process, and proba- Yeah Man! KZSN's Dan Holiday of Country attendees gathered for an their maximum potential lifespan. A bly still more outside opinions as to and Trudle Richardson were intense, idea -sharing session. For the startling reminder of how we take what the results should be. caught having "too" much fun second consecutive year, moderator this zip -up -zip-out fact for granted I believe that radio truly does during the recent confab in WQYK-Tampa's OM Eric Logan was was the recent smash from Mark have ultimate control in this situa- New Orleans. able to accomplish what many mod- Chesnutt, "I Don't Want to Miss a tion. If programmers and music erators have not-to keep a group of Thing", which scaled to #1 in just directors truly feel that playing 100+ programmers and record label eight weeks and spent four weeks songs for a longer period of time promoters interested in and focused there; the rarity of this milestone actu- can increase a song's familiarity with on key issues. Logan's ability to ally made it newsworthy. their listeners, better serve their establish and maintain a flow of I can only speak for GAVIN, but radio station, potentially enhance compelling dialogue-paired with our charts are a direct reflection of cume and TSL, and possibly even our passionate group who found what our reporting radio stations aid in the artist development value in sharing ideas, thoughts, and are doing each week. We compile process, then what better time to concerns about our format and our our charts based on research data start than now? Almost everyone at industry-set the professional tone collected from these stations. If the GAVIN Seminar (and most others for future meetings. songs are running up and off the in the business that I've spoken with From format veterans like KNIX- charts in 10 weeks, it's because since) agree that there's a plethora Phoenix PD Larry Daniels (who that's what the majority of our of good (even great!) music out now proudly announced to the room that reporters are doing with their and on the horizon. Take the time 2 Bills Equal Double Trouble!! he has now spent exactly half of his playlists. While a small contingency to search it out and then play it, play (Ur): WKSJ's Bill Black and life in radio), WAMZ-Louisville of programmers maintain their own it...and keep on playing it! Consultant Bill Hennes. PD Coyote Calhoun, WRKZ's Dandalion, Consultant Les Acree, Asylum's Stan Byrd, and Sony's Jack (Back row, l -r): GAVIN'S Lameier, to future stars like WTXT- Jamie Matteson, Trudle Tuscaloosa PD Lance Houston, Richardson, WUSZ's Tom KTOM-Modesto PD Lance Tidwell, Martinez, WRKZ's and KCKR-Waco PD John Basham, Dandelion, KJUG's Days it was exciting to witness the Daniels, Capitol's Jimmy boundless energy and passion that Rector, Epic's Rob transcended market size and career Dalton, WSIX's Dave experience. Kelly, WQKC's Greg One particularly interesting topic Scott Fisher. (Front row, raised (not for the first time and most l -r(: Diane Richey, likely not the last) by several radio WGTR's Holli Heart, people was the desire for the trades KJUG's Larry Woods, to slow down the progression of WAMZ's Coyote Calhoun, songs on their charts in order to allow MCA's Kimberly Dunn songs to remain in power rotation (Label of the Year) and longer, thus maximizing the familiari- MCA's Mike Severson ty level of songs with the listeners. As (for Bill Macky and we've all seen over the past few Royce Risser). 46 GAV I N March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com COUNTRY March 10-13, 1999 Gavin Nashville Welcomes You! www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN Jukebox Jury Follow -Up More GAVIN Seminar Snapshots Charted! During the LETTER TO THE EDITOR Seminar, Asylum pre- During the recent GAVIN into this. Just from these listeners' sented Monte Warden Seminar, we invited 40 WNOE- comments, I would gather that with a plaque comme New Orleans listeners to partici- they are pretty huge country fans, orating his first GAVIN pate in our Country Jukebox Jury and very loyal WNOE listeners- Country charting sing) alongside our Country attendees. Country P-ls by definition-who for "Someday". (l -r): After hearing a portion of a song, love Country music and would KMDL's Stephanie Crist, each person in the room was able tend to give most everything a KCKR's John Basham, to enter their score (1-5) via a high score. It's our job as pro- Warden, KRKT's Scott hand-held scoring keypad. grammers to not only appeal to Schuler, WBTU's Dane Audience comments were then these loyal fans, but also to the Daniel, and KRKT's solicited by moderators WSIX's not -so-loyal. We need to draw Glenn Noble. Dave Kelly and WSM's Greg Cole. in the P -2s and P -3s at every It's interesting to note that, with opportunity. few exceptions, the listeners The most interesting thing I scored songs higher than both observed in this session was that Schmoozing with Shana! radio and non -radio attendees. these loyal listeners couldn't rec- Artist names and song titles were ognize many of the artists we WYZM's Jeff Lynn, not revealed until after the scor- played. Even acts like LeAnn WSIX's Dave ing was complete. We received Rimes and Travis Tritt were not Kelly, Epic's the following letter in regards to instantly recognizable. I think this Shana Petrone that session. is where we need to focus our and GAVIN energies. We've got to sell the Award winner Thanks so much for a great music and instill a new passion in Rob Dalton. GAVIN Country Seminar! We had a the listeners for our artists. fantastic time in the Big Easy. The Perhaps only one or two new sessions were very good as well. artists will break through each I felt the Country Jukebox Jury year, but if we can hang our hats It's About Time! was particularly interesting. I didn't on those one or two-love them, GAVIN's get a chance to ask one very big market them, and sell them-soon Jamie Matteson, question, though: How were the we'll have a new breed of Mans, Jerry Duncan "listeners" in the group chosen? Randys, Rebas, and even Garths Promotions' Jeri ti Many people made a big deal who will take us to a new, even Duncan, Virgin's about how the listeners gave the higher plateau. Julie Reeves, songs we listened to significantly WSM's Kevin higher scores than the radio or Thanks again, Anderson and industry people. I think it's a lit- Glenn Nobel GAVIN's Paula tle dangerous to read too much PD, KRKT-Albany, Ore. Erickson. COUNTRY RADIO'S HOTTEST NEW STAR There hasn't been anything like her... until now. Lia s the next big thing for country radio. 55 Jaye Albright President/Country, McVay Media Monday through Friday, Seven to Midnight. Call fora Demo CD today at 1.807-426-5082. Or see us at The Renaissance during CRS. .. SM wwwbpradio.com wwwneonnights.com NEON" NIGHTS 48 GAVIN March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Boy Oh Boyd It's been a great year for #1 debut single "26C" "Fly (The Angel Song)" Top 10 radio hit Grammy Nomination - ; r st Country Performance by a Duo or Group ("26c") American Music Awa Nomination - Favorite New Country Artist 2 ACM Nominations Single of the Year and Top New Vocal Duo/Group 2 TNNIMusic Cit ews Award Nominations II - Best Vocal Du , roup of the Year and Male Star Of Tomorrow 9ÍdIC. «9 1999 Giant Records www.americanradiohistory.com GAVIN COUNTRY REPORTS ACCEPTED FRIDAYS 8 A.M.-3 P.M. AND MONDAYS 8 A.M.-3 P.M. GAVIN STATION REPORTING PH: (61 5) 255-501 GAVIN FAX: (61 5) 255-5020 COUNTRYLW TW Weeks Rpts. Adds SPINS TREND REGION x REGION 3 1 KENNY CHESNEY - How Forever Feels (RNA) 12 198 0 7119 +210 The first single from Kenny's new album Everywhere We Go hits the top spot. West Coast (40) 4 2 TRISHA YEARWOOD - Powerful Thing (MCA) 15 194 1 6868 +100 5 3 GEORGE STRAIT - Meanwhile (MCA) 10 199 0 6854 +184 MOST ADDED: 1 4 DIXIE CHICKS - You Were Mine (Monument) 12 193 0 6835 -511 1. TIM MCGRAW (24) 7 5 LEE ANN WOMACK - I'll Think Of A Reason Later (MCA) 11 199 0 6570 +414 2. REBA MCENTIRE (21) 6 6 BROOKS & DUNN - I Can't Get Over You (Arista) 10 198 0 6546 +181 9 7 CHAD BROCK - Ordinary Life (Warner Bros.) 18 197 0 6222 +565 3. SHANIA TWAIN (12) MOST ADDED 11 8 MARK WILLS - Wish You Were Here (Mercury) 10 199 0 5810 +399 SPINCREASE: 8 9 ALABAMA - Keepin' Up (RCA) 14 190 0 5802 -55 2 10 BILLY RAY CYRUS - Busy Man (Mercury) 18 111 0 5780 -1180 1. CHAD BROCK +126 10 11 FAITH HILL - Love Ain't Like That (Warner Bros.) 10 195 0 5609 +147 2. STEVE WARINER +122 14 12 SAWYER BROWN - Drive Me Wild (Curb) 13 193 1 5452 +326 3. MARK WILLS +101 15 13 ALAN JACKSON - Gone Crazy (Arista) 7 196 0 5409 +344 17 14 COLLIN RAYE - Anyone Else (Epic) 8 196 1 4941 +200 18 15 TY HERNDON - Hands Of A Working Man (Epic) 11 193 0 4939 +213 19 16 PATTY LOVELESS - Can't Get Enough (Epic) 10 192 4 4539 +231 MOST ADDED: TIM MCGRAW (136) 20 17 AARON TIPPIN - I'm Leaving (Lyric Street) 1 190 2 4525 +315 1. RANDY TRAVIS (15) 3 REBA MCENTIRE (111) 21 18 TERRI CLARK - Everytime I Cry (Mercury) 7 195 4378 +355 13 19 THE KINLEYS - (Epic) 19 152 0 4174 -1012 2. MARTINA MCBRIDE (13) JOE DIFFIE (56) Somebody's Out There Watching 22 20 VINCE GILL - Don't Come Crying To Me (MCA) 9 179 2 3884 +122 3. STEVE WARINER (11) SHANIA TWAIN (49) 24 21 ANDY GRIGGS - You Won't Ever Be Lonely (RCA) 11 171 4 3602 +261 (39) MARTINA MCBRIDE 23 22 CLINT BLACK - You Don't Need Me Now (RCA) 8 182 3 3547 +144 SPINCREASE: 29 23 STEVE WARINER - Two Teardrops (Capitol Nashville) 3 178 17 3302 +835 1. MARK WILLS +246 Conversions include WUBE, KSKS, KNIX, WDAF, WESC, WSM, WXBM, WQYK, and WBBN. 2. SAWYER BROWN +131 MOST SPINCREASE 25 24 BLACKHAWK - Your Own Little Corner Of My Heart (Arista) 6 166 4 3102 +207 3. AARON TIPPIN +113 26 25 LILA McCANN - With You (Asylum) 8 115 6 3049 +264 28 26 NEAL McCOY - I Was (Atlantic) 6 159 9 2830 +214 'Midwest (59) 33 27 MONTGOMERY GENTRY - Hillbilly Shoes (Columbia/CRG) 4 165 18 2729 +624 32 28 CLAY WALKER - She's Always Right (Giant) 4 162 14 2605 +386 MOST ADDED: 36 29 L. MORGAN & S. KERSHAW - Maybe Not Tonight (BNA/Mercury) 4 159 18 2439 +470 27 30 DEANA CARTER - You Still Shake Me (Capitol) 10 121 0 2432 -288 1. TIM MCGRAW (26) 37 31 RANDY TRAVIS - Stranger In My Mirror (DreamWorks) 3 156 26 2313 +675 2. REBA MCENTIRE (17) 32 TIM McGRAW - Please Remember Me (Curb) 1 136 136 2267 N 3. JOE DIFFIE (11) 30 33 TOBY KEITH - If A Man Answers (Mercury) 5 122 3 2224 -217 STEVE WARINER +835 35 34 THE WARREN BROTHERS - Better Man (BNA) 8 136 4 2188 +98 SPINCREASE: CHAD BROCK +565 34 35 SHANE McANALLY - Say Anything (MCG/Curb) 9 128 3 2113 +17 1. STEVE WARINER +150 LEE ANN WOMACK +414 44 36 MARTINA McBRIDE - Whatever You Say (RCA) 2 138 39 1962 +652 2. CHAD BROCK +141 38 37 JESSICA ANDREWS - I Will Be There For You (DreamWorks) 1 124 8 1744 +116 MARK WILLS +399 3. LEE ANN WOMACK +100 TERRI CLARK +355 43 38 SHEDAISY - Little Goodbyes (Lyric Street) 4 127 21 1740 +312 41 39 SONS OF THE DESERT - What About You (Epic) 5 111 3 1551 +64 lgortheast (31) 40 REBA McENTIRE - One Honest Heart (MCA) 1 115 111 1530 N 40 41 SUSAN ASHTON - Faith Of The Heart (Capitol Nashville) 7 75 0 1261 -267 MOST ADDED: HOT 42 JOE DIFFIE - A Night To Remember (Epic) 2 95 56 1227 N (21) 41 43 BRAD PAISLEY - Who Needs Pictures (Arista) 3 92 22 1073 +281 1. TIM MCGRAW 45 44 JAMES PROSSER - Life Goes On (Warner Bros.) 5 77 2 1001 +32 2. REBA MCENTIRE (15) 46 45 MONTE WARDEN - Someday... (Asylum) 8 58 2 910 +36 3. SHANIA TWAIN (9) 49 46 JULIE REEVES - It's About Time (Virgin) 2 66 16 830 +223 42 47 CLAUDIA CHURCH - What's The Matter With You Baby (Reprise) 9 60 i 821 -511 SPINCREASE: 48 SHANIA TWAIN - Man I Feel Like A Woman (Mercury) 1 49 49 751 N WQYK-Tampa, Fla_ 1. STEVE WARINER +120 Top 10 at 10 49 JUSTIN TEMME - The Auctioneer (Doorknob) 3 35 2 610 N 2. LEE ANN WOMACK +95 50 MARK NESLER - Baby Ain't Rocking Me Right (Asylum) 2 49 13 608 N Joey Steele, 7 - Midnight 3. KENNY CHESNEY +55 1. DIXIE CHICKS - You Were Mine (Monument) 2. - How Forever Feels )BNA) Reports Adds SPINS Weeks UP COMING KENNY CHESNEY 1 3. BILLY RAY CYRUS - Busy Man (Mercury) 44 8 599 3 T.GRAHAM BROWN - Happy Ever After (Platinum) 42 5 595 4 GIL GRAND - Let's Start Livin' (Monument) 4. GEORGE STRAIT - Meanwhile (MCA) MOST ADDED: 44 28 553 1 * MICHAEL PETERSON - Something 'Bout A Sunday (Reprise) 5. KENNY CHESNEY - How Forever Feels (BNA) 1. TIM MCGRAW (24) 45 6 551 3 SOUTH SIXTY FIVE - No Easy Goodbye (Atlantic) 6. LEE ANN WOMACK - I'll Think Of A Reason 2. REBA MCENTIRE (20) 39 4 541 3 TRINI TRIGGS Horse To Mexico (MCG/Curb) Later )Decca( 3. SHANIA TWAIN (8) 31 3 507 2 ALLISON MOORER - Pardon Me (MCA) 1. BROOKS & DUNN I Can't Get Over You 34 9 397 1 * JODY JENKINS - Every Single Thing (Zone7) IAristal SPINCREASE: 8. CHAD BROCK - Ordinary Man (Warner Bros.) NEXT WEEK: 1. STEVE WARINER +172 9. TY HERNDON - Hands Of A Working Man (Epic) on Country mush_ 2. CHAD BROCK +81 - Spotlight 10. MARK WILLS Wish You Were Here (Mercury) in the Northeast 3. NEAL MCCOY +72 50 GAVIN March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Just one listen and you'll be a "Slave To The Habit" of SHANE MINOR "The Shane Minor album is the best debut effort I have heard in year s\ f rJ . ProdLced by Dgnn Hu,'" ; e ESP Management t , www.americanradiohistory.com CAVIN J REA KUli T COUNTRYI S. C. THE GAVIN COUNTRY BREAKOUT CHART REPRESENTS ARTISTS WITH NO MORE OWEN, MD, WSSL-GREENVILLE, THAN THREE GAVIN COUNTRY TOP TEN SINGLES. KERRY 'Hillbilly Shoes' on Montgomery Gentry's "We're getting big phones Charlie Daniels an awesome mix of LW TW Artist/Title/Label Weeks Rpts. Adds SPINS Country with It's Southern outlaw neat e Band, and Lynyrd 1 1 CHAD BROCK - Ordinary Life Bros.) 18 191 0 6222 Tucker (Warner Band, Marshall oneher than pacckag idmuc inra the passion top Y their THE - have 3 2 KINLEYS Somebody's Out There Watching (Epic) 19 152 0 4114 These guys it ..Mark Wills' 'Wish You who will and won't play 4 3 ANDY GRIGGS - You Won't Ever Be Lonely (RCA) 11 111 4 3602 themselves with previousl s''Wi two sin- listeners, j u.. as his is hitting home with To 5 4 LILA McCANN - With You (Asylum) 8 175 6 3049 Here' one...Joe Diffié s 'A Night City, USA' here for this 6 5 MONTGOMERY GENTRY - Hillbilly Shoes (Columbia) 4 165 18 2129 did. It's 'Phone gles he's ever recorded" is one of the best songs 7 6 THE WARREN BROTHERS - Better Man (BNA) 8 136 4 2188 Remember' 6 1 SHANE McANALLY - Say Anything (MCG/Curb) 9 128 3 2113 8 8 JESSICA ANDREWS - I Will Be There For You (DreamWorks) 7 124 8 1144 CHAI MALIBU, MD, KRST-ALBUQUERQUE, N. MEX. 12 9 SHEDAISY - Little Goodbyes (Lyric Street) 4 127 21 1740 "Brad Paisley's extraordinary songwriting ability is showcased on New belivers include WFMS, WKKX, KAYD, WSIX, WWZD, KAGG, WEZL, 'Who Needs Pictures.' It really paints a 'picture' in your mind. And WBKR, KOYN, and WNUC. Conversions this week at WYGY, WCOW, WIAI, wait until you hear the album-it's phenomenal...Tim McGraw, Byron KGIM, KSUX, and WRSF. Gallimore, and James Stroud produced the hell out of the new Sons 10 10 SONS OF THE DESERT - What About You (Epic) 5 111 3 1551 of the Desert single 'What About You.' I can't wait to hear the rest of 9 11 SUSAN ASHTON - Faith Of The Heart (Capitol) 7 75 0 1261 the project...Mark Wills has earned another career record with 'Wish 12 BRAD PAISLEY - Who Need Pictures (Arista) 3 92 22 1073 You Were Here.' It's one of our top requests." TOP TIP BILL YOUNG, PD, WKKT-CHARLOTTE, N. CAR. SHeDAISY " I he Kinleys' 'Somebody's Out There Watching' became "Little Goodbyes" (Lyric Street) song of our St. Jude's the theme Radiothon. We produced This trio of sisters jump five places to #38 on this the song with our own version St. Jude's drops and of records. it was one of our biggest week's Country chart. Requests are beginning to kick It just sounds great phone on the radio and this in with Hot Phone reports at WXBQ, KIZN, WNKT, Kinleys' breakout year...Chad should be the Brock's 'Ordinary Life' KSIJX, and WPAY. Check out SHeDAISY's artist spotlight feature on page crazy in Charlotte. is selling like 54. Our listeners are gravitating shows in to this song and both requests and research...We it 'A Bitter End' jumped on Deryl Dodd's out of the box in September research, and based on our our audience still isn't tired DISCOVERY ers of it. It seems to right between the eyes." hit our listen- Name: Ginny Rogers Title: APD/MD TIDWELL KTOM - SALINAS, CALIF. Station/Market: WKLB-Boston, Mass. LANCE s 'Anyone Else.' Any song "We are getting great phones on Collin Rayé is bound to be a written by Radney Foster and sung by Collin Raye has been getting quite smash!...Andy Griggs' 'You Won't Ever Be Lonely' Country could use some additional a few requests from male listeners. off nicely. It was a five night Artist: male ears...Neal McCoy's 'I Was' has taken GEORGE STRAIT those songs that winner on our Bunkhouse Brawl feature. It's one of Album Title: Always Never The Same chart position, Shania sounds great out of a jingle!...Despite its current the most requested song Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait Twain's "That Don't Impress Me Much' is still " Label: MCA Nashville on our station. "The title of George Strait's 24th album says it all: Always Never the Same. While his albums are never the same, they are consistently filled with great songs. The first single, 'Meanwhile' says what any person RANDOMRADIO a while in couldn't say to spouse or significant other-that, that per- for a few days? "Percentage Back" son's company, another person was being thought of. 'What Do You Maximizing RCS's allows you to temporarily increase Say to That' is an incredible ballad about a man baring his soul to his the rotation of a song, without hav- mate; if a man actually said these things to a woman, she would just music scheduler, ing to move it to another category or melt. 'Write This Down' is a great, uptempo song you'll definitely be Selector level. You want to put it in your hearing on the radio. It's fun, friendly, and a hit! The only problem with The "Chart Editor" feature creates a "New" category, because it is unfa- the album is that it's only 32 minutes long. "plays per week" report perfect for miliar, but you also want it to play My choice for the album's next GAVIN reporting stations. If you wish, twice as often as your other "New" single is: "Peace of Mind," just it automatically drops last week's info songs. You can put the song in your because it's so different! and updates the "this week" and "last "New" category, and set its My personal favorite song on the week" columns. Define up to five Percentage Back to "50' This tells album is: "That's Where I Want to rotation categories and indicate ADD, SELECTOR to put the song 50% back Take Our Love" DROP, or EXTRA. From the main into the stack after each play. menu, choose Library Management, Overall: If you're looking for a George Strait party album, forget it. This is pure then Library Management Utilities, For more information, contact Bill Strait, filled with lush ballads. Classic then Chart Editor. Press F1 through- Weber, Selector/Linker Product George Strait from start to finish. out for detailed help. Manager, RCS Have you ever received a hot, new (914) 428-4600 (ext. 128) release that you wanted to spotlight E-mail bill @resworks.com 52 GAVIN March 12, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com TOP NEWCOMER 1999 Gavin Seminar Country Jukebox Jury The 2nd Single from th( NEW ALBUM! DANCIN' THE NIGHT AWAY v Promotion Director: DEBBIE GREEN PROMOTIONS (a division of BGM Network, Inc.) 210.654.8773 BILL WENCE 615.776.2060 ALAN YOUNG 818.597.0303 CHRIS TAYLOR 615.792.4753 BARBARA KELLY 615.373.2570 For Information Contact: Trey West Prcductions 210.497.326 I e-mail: RJenJJen cJaol.com www.americanradiohistory.com For this CRS -30 Country Special issue, we've Country Artist Spotlight chosen to spotlight some of your favorite Country artists by getting their responses to some fun -filled questions. In putting together this editorial, we couldn't help smiling-even chuckling-at some of the responses: from Neal McCoy's previous job as a landscaper, to Julie Reeves' aversion to cottage cheese, to Heather & Jennifer Kinley's dreams of a European vacation to the fact that most of the male artists either own or covet the same super -truck. With help from all of our Nashville label friends, it we've managed to capture the lighter side of Country stardom. Enjoy! -JAMIE MATTESON JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY New single: "Helloet? L.O.V.E." Label: Atlantic STATS: wife Crystal, daughter Madison (2 1/2), son Walker (1 mo.) Furry Friends: 2 Rottweilers and a Collie Currently living: Nicholasville, Ky. Currently driving: A dually pickup Dream car: A Corvette Before my big break, I worked as: A nightclub singer, waiter, grocery bagger, liquor store clerk, and I cut and hung tobacco The last CD I bought: Lionel Richie Back to Front One thing I cook great is: Breakfast, lunch & dinner One food I absolutely hate is: Cranberries My favorite libation is: Red wine I never leave home without: Pictures of my family My ultimate vacation: A cruise around the world If I had only five dollars left, I would spend it on: My kids TIM McGRAW V. Current single: "Please Remember Me" One thing I cook great is: Grable House Forthcoming album: A Place in the Current single: "Little Cheesecake (Kelsi) Sun Label: Curb Goodbyes" One food I absolutely hate is: Lima STATS: wife Faith Hill, daughters Gracie (2) Album: The Whole Beans and Wheat Mush (Kelsi) and Maggie (7 mo.) Shebang I never leave home without: "My Sprint Currently living: Nashville Label: Lyric Street phone, my most important appendage." Currently driving: Dodge Ram pick-up STATS: married (Kristyn), (Kristyn) Before my big break, I worked as: A roofer, married (Kelsi), My ultimate vacation: Disney Hawaii- construction worker, and played in a bar swingin' single when they build it! (Kassidy) band driving around the country (Kassidy) If I had only five dollars left, I would The last CD I bought: Furry Friends: Kristyn's spend it on: Funky nail polish or Phil Collins' Greatest Hits Yorkie "Buckwheet" Sugarbabies (Kristyn) One thing I cook great is: Currently living: The Country song that best describes Chicken & Dumplings Nashville my current romantic status: "'This One food I absolutely hate is: Sushi Currently driving: White 1991 Maxima (Kassidy) Kiss.' I am still a newlywed" (Kelsi) - My favorite libation is: Bud Light Dream car: Black Jeep Grand Cherokee (Kassidy) One Question: Bette Midler: "Where did the mermaid -on -the - I never leave home without: Sunglasses Before my big break, I worked as: Pizza maker, ice cream motorized -wheelchair concept come from?" (Kristyn), Martha My ultimate vacation would be: On a scooper, inspector (Kristyn) Stewart: "Do you really make all that stuff on your show deserted island with my girls! The last CDs I bought: Nick Drake and Wes Cunningham yourself?" (Kelsi), Karl Malone: "Are we going to win it this If I had only five dollars left, I would spend (Kristyn) year?" (Kassidy) it on: My daughters www.americanradiohistory.com IS WHAT RADIO IS SAYI `ABOUT "I WAS"... "Neal's his rapidly becoming a most requested song here at WFMB. Our listeners LOVE Neal McCoy. And from a programming point-of -view, Neal's voice and singing have never been stronger!" Mark Phillips/PD WFMB-FM "Simply put, is a hit! Neal McCoy is doing our Country Expo in April. The calls won't quit on Neal and ! GREAT SONG!" J.D. Cannon/MD WFMS-FM "Thank you Neal for always bringing fun to Country radio and congratulations on another GREAT song!" Evan Birdwell/PD KUZZ-FM "Hearing Neal's new son 'I Was, ;is a breath of fresh air on my radio! Mike Meehan/PD WCMS-FM ARTIST MANAGEMENT TRUST THE MUSIC ATLANTIC Radio has been screaming for "tempo from a core artist." ATLANTIC RECORDS has two words to say... The new single from his forthcoming album. www.americanradiohistory.com THE KINLEYS I never leave home without L wick Current single "Somebody's Out There Watching" from the My ultimate vacation: Eurcpe and The Virgin Islands (both) Touched By An Angel soundtrack If I had only five dollars let,. would spend it on: Each other Label: Epic The Country song that beet desuiies my current romantic STATS: Both are single Furry Friends: Heather has a dog and Jernifer has a cat Currently living: Nashville Currently driving: Nissan Altima (Heather ; Toyota Camry (Jennifer) TRACY BYRD Dream car: Lexus (both) Current project: Keepers Before my big break, I worked as: . wa tress and bartender Label: MCA Nashville (both) STATS: wife Michelle, daughter Eveem (4), The last CD I bought was: Will Smiti Big Willie Stj le son Logan (1) (Heather), Susan Ashton (Jennifer) Currently living: Beaumont, Texas One thing I cook great is: Shells & Cheese from a Jox Currently driving: 1999 Ford F-250 Crew (Heather). Chicken Pita Wraps (Jennifer: status: "That Don't Impress Me Vici" (Heather), "Stand Cab (Powerstroke Diesel) One food I absolutely hate is: Seafcod o' any kind (both) Beside Me" (Jennifer) One Dream car: A fully restored late '60s/early My favorite libation is: Cosmopolitan (Heather), Cit-on & 7 -Up Question: Wynonna ani Naomi Jucd: "What advice would '70s Ford F-150 (Jennifer) you have for a family wo king tapether?" (both) Before my big break, I worked as: A painter, a runner for a law firm MINDY McCREADY One food I absolutely The last CD I bought was: Robert Earl Keen Live Label: BNA hate is: Beets One thing I cook great is: Venison STATS: single My favorite libation is: One food I absolutely hate is: None! Furry Friends: 2 Tequila My favorite libation is: Cold beer dachsunds, 1 English I never leave home I never leave home without: My walkman bulldog without: Lipstick My ultimate vacation: Time with my wife My ultimate vacation: and kids Currently living: Nashville Currently driving: Toyota Italy If I had only five dollars left, I would spend If I had only five dollars it on: My kids 4 -Runner left, I would spend it The Country song that best describes my Dream car: I'm driving it! Before my big break, I on: McDonald's #2 current romantic status: "I Don't Want to worked as: A waitress combo Miss a Thing" The last CD I bought The Country song that One Question: Bob Wills: "Would you take me Everlast best describes my current romantic under your wing and let me tour with you was: I status: "Go Away (No Wait a Minute)" and the Texas Playboys?" One thing cook great is: Lasagne CHELY WRIGHT Current single: "Horse to Mexico" Current single: Single White Female Label: NMX,Curb Label: MCA Records STATS: mauled, 2 daughters STATS: 80 over 150, no pets Currently living: Natchitoches, La. Currently living: Nashville r,urrentiy driving: Ford Explorer Currently driving: 1998 45 -foot Prevost Dream car::Ford one ton truck Dream car: 1966 Mustang (power stoke 4 -door dually, Before my big break, I worked as: daisel & extended cab/cus- Full Service Promotion A country singer temiesd) The last CD I bought was: Before my big break, I worked: Joe Jackson Look Sharp Ir qua i_y assurance at a wood worWc company he last CD I bought was: The Ih'ilkansons Nothing But Love Dine thing I cook great is: S.3achetti & Meatballs Dine food I absolutely hate is: Sairai Pae.ta Vy favorite libation is: Doors gnt I never leave home without: My pager V'y ultimate vacation: Taking my One thing I cook great is: Pork chops, but farm w to see all the wonderful they're seldom great Ralph Carroll p aces Iva seen while promot- One food I absolutely hate is: Catered ing nb career My favorite libation is: NyQuil If I bad cnly five dollars left, I I never leave home without: My feather world spend it on: pillow named "It" My cal]-ters My ultimate vacation: At my house 615-371-5444 voice A ie Comer, song that best If I had only five dollars left, I would: descries my current roman- Play poker with the band and turn it into 615-373-4580 fax tic Status: "Love of My Life" 50 (ha-ha) [email protected] E-MAIL One Question: George Strait: "How The Country song that best describes my have you been able to maintain current romantic status: "Did I Shave your career status-being on My Legs for This?" top all these years?" One Question: Salman Rushdie: "Where are you?" 56 GAVIN March 13, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com JESSICA ANDREWS Album: Heart Shaped World Label: DreamWorks STATS: single Furry Friends: Sammy, a german shepard Currently living: Nashville (since Nov. '98, previously lived in Huntington, Tenn.) Currently driving: I'm working on getting my learner's permit! Dream car: A Ferrari Before my big break, I worked: Singing locally anywhere I could The last CD I bought was: Britney Spears and Will Smith's Big Willie Style One thing I cook great is: Dessert One food I absolutely hate is: All seafood I never leave home without: My camera My ultimate vacation: Egypt If I had only five dollars left, I would spend it on: Food! The Country song that best describes my current romantic status: "How Forever Feels" One Question: Celine Dion: "Would you like to sing a duet with me?" LILA McCANN Current single: "Who Needs Pictures" Current single: "With You" Album Who Needs Pictures Current Album: Something in the Air Label: Arista Nashville Label: Asylum STATS: single STATS: single Currenty living: Nashville Currently living: Tacoma, Wash. Cment:y driving: Chevrolet Z71 Extended Cab Pickup Currently driving: 1998 GMC Jimmy Dream car: 1999 Chevrolet Eilverado Extended Cab Z71 Dream car: BMW 525 convertible (purple Before my big break, I worked as: A construction worker. w/ a peanut butter color top) gLi,ai teacher, and songwriter Before my big break, I worked as: The .ast CD I bought was: Cel Reeves Greatest Hits A student mg I B Ole th cook great is: ackened Catfish The last CD I bought was: Brian McKnight I hate is: (I eat bait) One fox! absolutely Sushi don't One thing I cook great is: My favorite libation is: A virgin Shirley Temple Fettucine Alfredo I seven My cell phone eave home without: food I absolutely hate is: DAVID KERSH One My ultñate vacation: To finally visit all the places I write about in my songs Liver & Onions Current Album: If I Never Stop I I would on: Seed (for planting food) If had only five dollars left, spend it I never leave home without: My car keys Loving You The Country song that best describes my current romantic status: "Learning to Live Again" My ultimate vacation: A week in Maui Label: Curb heck up 'Yankee Doodle One Question: Chet Atkins: "How the did you come with Dixie'? If I had only five dollars left, I would STATS: single spend it on: Jack In The Box! Currently living: On my tour bus The Country song that best describes my NEAL McCOY Currently driving: Chevy pickup current romantic status: °II Like It, I Current single: "I Was" Dream car: A Hummer Love It" Current Album: The Life of the Party Before my big break, I worked as: One Question: Bryan White: `Since I cut Label: Atlantic A wood floor installer one of your songs, can I be invited to STATS: wife, Melinda; daughter, Miki (13); son, The last CD I bought was: Sarah you and Erika's wedding?' Swayde (4) McLachlan Surfacing Furry Friends: 2 dogs named Andy & Dawdy, One thing I cook great is: Steak and a cat named Boy One food I absolutely hate is: Currently living: Longview, Texas Boiled okra Currently driving: Chevy Z71 Pickup My favorite libation is: Corona beer Dream car: Chevy Lumina I never leave home without: Before my big break, I worked as: A land- A prayer scaper My ultimate vacation: A tropical island a care in the The last CD I bought was: Nat King Cole's without world Best Of If I had only five dollars left, I One thing I cook great is: Grilled cheese would spend it on: Lottery tickets The One rood I absolutely hate is: Turnip greens Country song that best I never leave home without: My wedding ring describes my current romantic My ultimate vacation: To be at home with my family status: "No News" One Tim McGraw: "Will you If I had only five dollars left, I would spend it on: The roulette table...red! Question: The Country song that best describes my current romantic status: "On the Road Again" help me with my next project-or One Question: Elvis Presley: "Was it worth it?" at least choose my songs?" JULIE REEVES at Cracker Barrel Curren: single: "It's About The last CD I bought was: Patti Griffin Flaming Red Time - One thing I cook great is: Bacon. egg, and cheese sandwich Album' 't's About Time One food I absolutely hate is: Cottage cheese Label: ,''rgm Records Nashvil e My favorite libation is: A Madris (cranberry juice, OJ and vodka) S-ATS: single I never leave home without: My head-but only because it's attached Furry Friends: a dog, Spot. and My ultimate vacation: Italy a mai. Molly If I had only five dollars left, I would spend it on: A long distance phone call to someone Curren:le living: Nashville who could send me more money. Dream car: Porsche Boxster The Country song that best describes my current romantic status: "Fly (The Angel Song)" Before imy big break, I worked One Question: Tina Turner: "Did you like my version Df 'What You Get Is What You See' and as a cashier and prep cook would you consider performing the song with me live?" March 13, 1999 GAV I N 57 www.americanradiohistory.com Current single "Wish You Were Here" Album: Wish You Were Here Label: Mercury STATS: wife Kelly, daughter Mally (6 mo.) Furry Friends: a golden retriever named Kirby, and a cat named Godin Currently living: Atlanta, Ga. Currently driving: GMC Suburban Dream car: A Viper or a Yugo Before my big break, I worked as: The lead singer at the Buckboard and a bouncer at a daycare center. The last CD I bought was: Aerosmith's Big Ones One thing I cook great is: Pop Tarts One food I absolutely hate is: Hominy I never leave home without: My American Express card! My ultimate vacation would be: A week at Augusta National If I had only five dollars left, I would spend it on: My little girl! The Country song that best describes my current romantic status: "I Love the Way You Love Me" BROCK CHAD One Question: Bill Clinton: "Was it worth it?" Current single: "Ordinary Life" Album: Chad Brock Label: Warner Bros. CLAUDIA CHURCH STATS: daughter Caitlin (11) Current project: Claudia Church Currently living: Nashville Label: Reprise Currently driving: 1999 Ford F-150 Supercab STATS: husband Rodney Crowell Dream car: I own it! Currently living: Nashville Before my big break, I worked: Selling cellular and Currently driving: Toyota 4 -Runner car phones Dream car: The new Thunderbird convertible coming in 2001 The last CD I bought was: The Warren Brothers Before my big break, I worked as: An actress, a model, nanny, wait- (Got to help the Florida boys out!) ress, secretary, and a Christmas home decorator One thing I cook great is: The last CD I bought was: Janis Ian's Greatest Hits and Classic Absolutely nothing! '60s Rock One food I absolutely hate is: Beets One thing I cook great is: Lasagne My favorite libation is: Coors Light One food I absolutely hate is: Mayonnaise I never leave home without: My cell phone My favorite libation is: A frozen strawberry margarita My ultimate vacation: Hey, my life is a vacation! I never leave home without: My journal If I had only five dollars left, I would spend it on: My ultimate vacation: Two weeks at the Irwin Lodge in Crested Butte, Colo. in the 2 Sonic #1 Cheeseburgers & a Coke middle of winter and then two weeks in a little hut in the middle of the ocean in The Country song that best describes my current Bora Bora with my husband. romantic status: "Busy Man" If I had only five dollars left, I would spend it on: a new movie One Question: Alan Jackson: "Can I rent a room The Country song that best describes my current romantic status: "Love Me please? You would never even know I was there." Tender" One Question: Dolly Parton: "Can I hang out with you for a day and just 'girl talk'?" Beverly Ellis...... 24kt "Q Diamond on'I Out It" The new single and title track from her debut album. (008-631-001-2/4) Already added at: WWNC KLGT WWRK KOYN WRSF KIKT KMIT KSJB DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSAL 58 GAV I N March 13, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com ANDY GRIGGS Current single: "You Won't Ever Be Lonely" Current Album: Trying To Stay Alive In This Crazy Game Label: RCA STATS: wife, Stephanie Furry Friends: 2 cats *441.,,A Currently living: In a corn field just outside of Nashville Currently driving: The same old Nissan pickup that I first came to town in Dream car: 1975 Bronco Before my big break, I worked as: At Tants Plants; man, they had me doing everything! The last CD I bought was: Live At Bean Blossom Indiana -1979 One thing I cook great is: Boiled crawfish One food I absolutely hate is: English peas I never leave home without: My guitar and my Bible-that's where I go when I have a break My ultimate vacation: Spending the summer in Alaska doing nothing but fishing If I had only five dollars left, I would spend it: At an arcade playing Blitz 99! The Country song that best describes my current romantic status: "Ring of Fire" One Question: Al Pacino & Joe Pesci: "Do you guys have any Mafia ties? If not, you're missing out on a good chance!" (But then again, they would probably knock me off if I asked!) SUSAN ASHTON Current single: "Faith of the Heart" Label: Capitol Nashville THE WILKINSOb If I had only five STATS: husband, J.D. Cunningham Current project: Nothing But Love dollars left, I Furry Friends: 4 dogs, 3 cats, 3 fish Label: Giant would spend it Currently living: Nashville STATS: mom Chris and sister Kiaya (9) on: Guitar Currently driving: Infiniti 130 Furry Friends: one cat "Sassy" strings (Steve), Dream car: Chevy Tahoe or a Mercedes Currently I víig: Nashville A mochachino Before my big break, I worked as: Currently eriding: Isuzu Rodeo (Steve) co Receptionist at an oil & gas consulting Dream car: C edge Durango (Steve), '55 Thunderbird con- (Amanda), Star firm vertible (Amanda), '57 Chevy (Tyler) Wars figures The last CD I bought was: Babyface Before my be break, I worked as: Carpenter (Steve), A jan- (Tyler) One thing I cook great is: Pecan Pie itor for my grancparents' cleaning service (Amanda) The Country song One food I absolutely hate is: I can't The last CD I bought was: New Radicals (Steve), Sugar Ray that best even imagine hating food! (Amanda), 3ollective Soul (Tyler) describes my I never leave home without: A candle One thing I cook great is: Rabbit Pie (Steve), Fire Island current roman- My vacation: Two weeks on Pasta (AmErda), Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Tyler) tic status: ultimate Turtle Island in Figi One food I absolutely hate is: Liver (Steve), Anchovies "Look At Us" If I had only five dollars left, I would (Amanda), 3:ckles (Tyler) (Steve) spend it on: A bowl of Tom Ka from My favorite I bation is: a Vodka Martini (Steve) One Question: Royal Thai restaurant in Nashville I never leave home without: Cell phone (Steve), Mascara Mark McGwire: The Country song best describes (Amanda), Nintendo 64 (Tyler) "Can you describe the feeling of hitting your 70th home that my current romantic status: "A My ultimate iacation: Scuba diving in the Cayman Islands run?" (Steve), Celine Dion: "How do you prevent your Friend to Me" (Steve & Amanda), Scuba diving off the coast of Africa voice from burning out?" (Amanda), Mark McGrath: "How One Anthony Hopkins: "Would (Tyler) do you do your hair?" (Tyler) Question: you have dinner with me?" TRISHA YEARWOOD Current single SHANE MINOR "Powerful Thing" Current single: "Slave to the Habit" Current Album: Current Album: Shane Minor Where Your Road Leads Label: Mercury Label: MCA STATS: son, Shane (13) STATS: husband Robert Currently living: Nashville Reynolds (Mavericks) Currently driving: 1993 Chevy 4X4 Furry Friends: Z71 pickup Rosanne, 11 -year old Dream car: A new chevy pickup or a chow-shepard mix Dodge Durango Currently living: Before my big break, I worked as: Hendersonville, Tenn. An L.A. police officer in South Central, Currently driving: and before that, a bullrider! Chevy truck The last CD I bought was: Frank Dream car: A newer Sinatra's box set Chevy truck One thing I cook great is: Tacos Before my big break, I worked as: A receptionist for MTM Records and a tour guide at One food I absolutely hate is: Oysters the Country Music Hall of Fame My favorite libation is: A Margarita The last CD I bought was: Willie Nelson Teatro I never leave home without: My One thing I cook great is: My mama's cornbread American Express card! One food I absolutely hate is: Sushi My ultimate vacation: The Caribbean I never leave home without: Lip balm If I had only five dollars left, I would spend it on: My son My ultimate vacation: A beach, a book, my husband, and my dog! The Country song that best describes my current romantic status: If I had only five dollars left, I would spend it on: Water, water, water! "I Like It, I Love It" One Question: Sheryl Crow: "Would you please write a song for me?" One Question: Dwight Yoakam: "Tell me about Sharon Stone," and to Dennis Rodman: "Tell me about Carmen Electra" March 13, 1999 GAVIN 59 www.americanradiohistory.com PARTING SHOTS I THINK I LOVE YOU When David Cassidy performed at last month's Gavin Seminar in New Orleans, the room was filled with women from every format who had teen dreams of the heartthrob. Case in point: Country Editor Jamie Matteson (right) and Asylum's Nancy Tunich. H:, Would Have Listened... a; TWICE As MucL Rick Dees in the Morning ... Now Starting At 4A149 HAVE YOU HEARD? KIIS/FM-Los Angeles has removed this billboard, which apparently generated heated calls from humor -impaired art lovers. Moran, who did weekends at KD gmailBOXSET prior to his current gig, will also pull Chancellor Top 40 WZJM- a two-hour airshift. PD Rob Morris Cleveland inks market vet Errol Dengler from as still needs a night jock. OmniAmerica After weeks of "will he or won't APD/MD/night guy at Hot A/C Star its new GM, replacing Lee Zapis, he," Emmis VP/Programming This 100.7 (KFMB)-San Diego. Mark Rizzo has been named the principal of former owner Steve Smith joins Chancellor as move marks the third time Steele VP/Adult Radio for Columbia Zapis Communications. Sr. VP/Programming. COO Jimmy and KITS PD Dan have co- Kieley Records. Most recently, Rizzo was de Castro calls the gmail hotline habitated: KGGG- (KQKQ-Omaha; VP/AC Promotion at Arista. At last Jeanne Ashley, most recently at to comment on his newest acquisi- Rapid City). Fun factoid: Steele will month's GAVIN Seminar, Rizzo's new WYYY (Y94) -Syracuse, segues to tion: "We got Steve and we're now reside across the proverbial labelmate Elaine Locatelli was middays at KSRC (Star 102) - thrilled...he's going to be a real from his former Star com- street named A/C Promo Exec of the Year, Kansas City for PD Jon Zellner. important senior executive for us padre Greg Simms, now mid- while Columbia took home NC Label in he programming," tells gmail. MD 40 days/Acting at Chancellor's of the Year honors. excited and Heritage Top Y102 (WHHY)- "As you're well aware, we're con- "I'm Star 98.7 (KYSR). KFMB GM/PD Montgomery, which took a two- tinually striving to recruit the thrilled to be part of the Columbia Tracy Johnson now needs a PD year detour into Country, returned absolute best, and Steve is anoth- team," says Rizzo. "It's great to be and/or a night jock. to Top 40 several months ago. PD er superstar that we get to bring back working with Don lenner and Beau Richards has issued an into the fold." Smith, who reports to be able to work with Jerry Blair WIOQ (0102)-Philly APD/MD/mid- "A.P.B." for former staff members. to Chief Programming Officer and his incredible promotion staff." day personality Jay Towers returns "We're gearing our current mar- Steve Rivers, will move back to Rizzo can now be reached @ (212) to his old stomping grounds, WDRQ- keting campaign around 'the Phoenix, basing at his former sta- 833-4838. Detroit, this time as morning show in its heyday, tion, KKFR. "Steve's going to help Legend' of WHHY lead. Before moving east two years us in L.A. and all over the country, Channel 933 (KHTS)-San Diego and we're asking former jocks to for that matter," de Castro adds. ago, Towers was'DRQ's MD. morning maniac Nastyman cele- cut short promos for us." Call "We're also excited to be pursuing brates his second consecutive Richards @ (334) 240-9274. the Chancellor Entertainment divi- KDWB-Minneapolis remains true to week on the air by adding a new sion with him." its region, snagging KKLS (Hot member to the team: Karen K, Congratulations to Greg 104.71 -Sioux Falls PD Derek borrowed from nights at sister Strassell, VP/Programming of KIIS-Los Angeles fills its much - Moran as the station's new MD, Mix 95.7. She joins Mr. Nasty and CBS/Infinity and PD of WBMX- sought -after APD/MD position by replacing Rich Davis, who's now the anatomically -correct producer Boston, on his March 12 marriage reaching out to Michael Steele, programming Z104 -Madison. Mongo. to Meredith McEwen. 60 GAVIN alarcb 12. /999 www.americanradiohistory.com www.americanradiohistory.com Living Legends Foundation THE SEVENTH ANNUAL LIVING LEGENDS FOUNDING CHAIRMAN Ray Harris FOUNDATION FOUNDING PRESIDENT Jerry Boulding TRIBUTE AND DINNER VICE PRESIDENT A.D. Washington BFNffITTING TREASURER Barbara Lewis THE LIVING LEGENDS SECRETARY C.C. Evans FOUNDATION INC. BOARD of DIRECTORS Mike Bernardo HONORING George Daniels David Linton Kedar Massenburg 1 i/ Kendall Minter, Esq. Hank Spann ED CASTL EBERRY Irene Ware ERNEST JAMES DINNER CHAIR Ruben Rodriguez RECORDS Executive Vice President RED ANT ENTERTAINMENT HARRY COOM8S DINNER VICE CHAIRS OSCAR FIELDS Kernie Anderson Verna Green Jules Malamud Brenda Andrews Jerry Greenberg Barry Mayo REU /L Clarence Avant Dick Griffey Antonio "L.A." Reid Joey Bonner Demmette Guidry Sylvia Rhone AMOS "BIG DADDY" KEATON Jheryl Busby Andre Harrell Jean Riggins Keith Clinkscales Heavy D Chris Schwartz LORRAINE MURPHY Lyor Cohen Hiriam Hicks Louil Silas, Jr. Sean "Puffy" Combs Leon Huff Tommy Silverman WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1999 Jocelyn Cooper-Gilstrap Cathy Hughes Russell Simmons TAM/ DAVIS Jermaine Dupri Hal Jackson Ernie Singleton FONTAINEBLEAU HILTON HOTEL Ed Eckstine Jimmy Jam Joe "Butterball" Tamburro WILL PERFORM COURTESY OF Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Wayman Jones LeBaron Taylor MIAMI 'EACH RED ANT ENTERTAINMENT Tracey Edmonds Pete Jones Charles M. Warfield, Jr. Adriane Gaines Quincy Jones Ron Weisner CYNTHIA RADIE ASSOCIATES (212) 222-9400 Kenny Gamble Terry Lewis Barry Weiss Jack "The Rapper" Gibson Kevin Liles (list in formation) LIVING LEGENDS FOUNDATION, INC. (A NON-PROFIT 501 (C) (3) CORPORATION) DINNER COMMITTEE Hank Caldwell Erik Ford Varnell Johnson Sara Melendez Maurice Singleton James Alexander Wyatt Cheek Randy Franklin Step Johnson Sydney & Susan Miller Ron Spaulding Tony Anderson Sheila Coates Jesus Garber Chris Jonz Kathi Moore Jimi Starks Dallas Austin James Cochran Howard Geiger Earl Jordan Richard Nash Gerod Stevens Lee Bailey Steve Corbin Tony Gray Jazzy Jordan Rick Nuhn Michael Terry Doug Banks Janine Coveney Gerry Griffith Eddie Jorge Jackie Paul Martha Thomas-Frye Suzanne Baptiste Frankie Crocker Vaughn Harper Michelle Joyce Mark Persaud Angela Thomos Ornetta Barber -Dickerson Carol Cruikshank Wanda Hayes Tom Joyner Benny Pough Eric Thrasher Manny Bella Steve Crumbley Steve Hegwood Mike Kelly Eddie Pugh Lynn Tolliver Bobby Bennett Dwayne Cunningham Sharon Heyward Larry Khan Ken Reynolds Tone & Poke Kojo Bentil Doug Daniel Michael Horton Morace Landy Jackie Rhinehart Audra Washington Dwight Bibbs Sylvia Davis Haqq Islam Bob Law Lionel Ridenour Rich Weinman Kirk Bonin Cheryl Dickerson Gary Jackson Alfred Liggins Steve Rifkind Maurice White Tom Bracamontes Don Eason Dorsey James Miller London Terri Rossi Doug Wilkins Eric Brooks Sheila Eldridge Maye James Allen Lott Theda Sandiford-Waller Dyana Williams Bill Brown Paris Eley Lionel Job Walt "Baby" Love Vivian Scott -Chew Hilda Williams Jamie Brown Kevin Evans Ronnie Johnson Mike Mack Joseph Serling, Esq. Jodie Williams Vinny Brown Datu Faison Hillery Johnson Michelle Madison Rodney Sheally Belinda Wilson Lygia Brown -Lott Kevin Fleming Michael Johnson Michael Mauldin Hank Shocklee Ken Wilson Jeff Burroughs J.C. Floyd Tony Johnson Quincy McCoy Eddie Sims (list in formation) www.americanradiohistory.com