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Changes at the top of MCA Concerts Canada As managing director, Simpson will be concert assets, which include Concer responsible for the overall business operations of International in Toronto, Perrysc Jay Marciano, president of MCA Concerts Inc., vice-president Martin Onrot, and the appointment the company, and will report to the board of Productions in Vancouver, and Dona has announced a series of changes within the of Don Simpson and Donald Tarlton as executive directors. Simpson will retain his office at the Productions in Montreal. executive structure of MCA Concerts Canada. The vice-presidents to co-head MCA Concerts Canada, company's headquarters in Toronto. Tarlton will Tarlton, the founder of Donald K principal change involves the departure of senior with Simpson carrying the additional role of remain in Montreal, where he will direct Canadian former head of BCL, is a 30 -year v managing director. concert and touring business on a national level. concert business. He is one of tl The changes were created following the recent Simpson has been with MCA Concerts members and directors of the Nor acquisition of the Canadian concert divisions of Canada since its inception in 1990. He was Concert Promoters Association, and BCL Entertainment by MCA Concerts Canada. The instrumental in the development of the new Molson BCL in the sale of its concert assets. latter is a partnership between MCA Concerts Amphitheatre, and was also a key player in the Simpson commented, "I'm looki Canada Ltd. and Molson Breweries. recent MCA/Molson acquisition of the BCL working closely with Donald Tarlton further on the successes that MCA Cor has achieved, including the extreme BMG says no to increasingproduct pricing opening last year of the award -win In an emphatic response to rampant rumours about president Paul Alofs and national promotion VP possible price increases by the six majors, BMG Larry Macrae visiting radio and retail outlets across released a statement saying that it will not increase the country. The trio agreed that pricing was the Mil and MacIsaac ll( its product prices at this time. major topic of discussion with the retailers they Ashley MacIsaac and The Tragic According to Tim Williams, vice-president, visited. among the front-runners in the seN national sales and customer service, "This is Added Alofs, "We have an incredible line-up MuchMusic Video Awards. The ext absolutely the wrong time for any general industry of fall releases including Crash Test Dummies and back awards show takes place in t price increases. We are in a very soft market and Roch Voisine and cannot allow pricing issues to parking lot of the CHUM/City/Much the last thing we need to do is further this trend interfere with their marketing and sell through." (299 Queen St. E.) in Toronto on Sei with higher prices." BMG will continue to release a select group The MuchMusic Awards hon Williams made the statement from the midst of titles in their 'superstar' price category, a Canadian video directors, cinemE of the BMG Sonic Boom tour, which involves he, category that has been in effect for more than two editors and, of course, artists. Aw. years. handed out in 19 separate categories, CRTC announces new alconoi advertising framework a list of 85 nominations. The Canadian Radio -television and compliance with this regulation, broadcasters will For this year, Much has changed1 Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has be required to file a yearly report on the initiatives Merenda and Mactavish criteria for the People's Choice Awarc announced a new regulatory framework regarding they have undertaken to increase public awareness by Canadian artists now apply, as opy the advertising of alcoholic beverages. regarding the problems caused by alcohol abuse. named in Sony shuffle Cancon certified videos. Fans can ca The new framework comes on the heels of an The CRTC also announced it will no longer Nat Merenda and Bruce Mactavish have assumed BEST EDITING August '95 federal court ruling which invalidated accept alcoholic beverage advertisement scripts for major roles in the restructuring of Sony Music's BRENDA STUBBERT the CRTC's regulation banning advertising ofpre -clearance. The Commission feels that marketing department. Ashley Maclsaac alcoholic beverages with more than 7% alcohol broadcasters and advertisers are experienced Merenda moves over to Columbia Records as Frederico/Javier (editors) by volume. Following that ruling, the CRTC sought enough to adhere to the Code for Broadcast director. He has been with Sony Music Canada THUGS public advice on new rules for alcoholic Advertising of Alcoholic Beverages, and that it can since 1985. Over that 11 -year period, he has held The Tragically Hip advertising. no longer justify providing the pre -clearance the positions of promotion representative of Epic David Hicks (editor) In making the new ruling, the CRTC took into service. It does however encourage the broadcast Records in Montreal, director of national SISTER AWAKE consideration comments from broadcasters, industry to proceed with its own proposed pre- promotion and, most recently, director of Epic The Tea Party representatives from government and the alcoholic clearance system. Records. Michelle Czukar (editor) AHEAD BY A CENTURY beverage industry, interest groups and citizens. Since it wishes to eliminate the restrictions Mactavish moves up to the position of director Since,underthe The Tragically Hip Broadcasting Act, on anyone seeking to advertise alcoholic beverages, of Epic Records. He joined Sony Music in 1994 David Hicks, Panic Et Bob (editors) broadcasters are required to air differing opinions the CRTC also proposes to amend the radio, after an 11 -year association with Warner Music BLEW IT AGAIN on matters of public concern, the new framework television and specialty services regulations to where he held a variety of product management Blue Rodeo will call for broadcasters to air educational allow anyone involved in the sale of alcoholic positions. Prior to this new appointment, Mactavish Richard Cooperman (editor) messages about the negative aspects of alcoholic beverages to advertise on radio or television. was manager of television and catalogue marketing consumption. This would contrast with the alcohol The CRTC is asking for comments on these for Sony Music. advertising, which depict the positive aspects of proposed changes. Comments should be addressed Both Merenda and Mactavish will report alcohol consumption. to AllanJ.Darling, Secretary General, CRTC, directly to Bob Campbell, Sony Music's vice- So that the CRTC can monitor broadcasters' Ottawa, Ontario K1A ON2. president of marketing. NO. 1 ALBUM NO. 1 HIT ALBUM PICK HIT PICK

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How bad is business???A few industry people VIDEOcontinued from page 3 are becoming a little pissed off at all the poor - mouthing and grumbling from an industry's leading JAVIER -Sleepy Maggie grumbler who claims he's close to being financially 6JACT SAYS... Ashley Maclsaac strapped. What's the going rate for a summer cottage ERIC YEALLAND BMG did it first!!! What a visionary That most recent A REAL blind date!!! these days -- to buy -- not rent? (EC: In the long Thugs that Paul Alofs is. Being the single sudser's blind date that took centre stage run, it will be cheaper than those long trips south! ! !) The Tragically Hip advertiser in both trades a couple of at The Guvernment in Toronto last week, And, about his ranch north of Toronto? (EC: Living CURTIS WEHRFRITZ weeks ago was a first for the industry. was a little more than some of the mild high on the hog, I would say!!!) Sister Awake But, as it turns out, he just might have beer drinkers were expecting. Just The Tea Party A minitour???SK is on his way back home from scored a first over Canadian business imagine, rushing out to buy a case DANCE VIDEO in general. Last Monday's Financial of suds and finding you are a winner. the west, taking the scenic route by car. He does it Post was a special edition, sporting You rush down to the Guvernment every year, stopping in at retail stores and some IN YOUR ARMS a single advertiser, Bell Canada. This radio stations. He gets a better fix on what's going Emjay expecting to . see, maybe Hootie And ASTROPLANE wasn't a quick -draw decision by Alofs on out there, and they get to know one of the The Blowfish, or maybe even Kiss. BKS and his BMG crew. The project tookwith ElviraCapreese After all, we did see Soundgarden in success stories in the industry. He likes being on a first -name footing with the people who pushes his GET AWAY shape a few months ago, and the issues reserved Vancouver, Metallica in Toronto, the Tea Party and Shauna Davis weeks before the publishing date. Thousands of extra Our Lady Peace in Sudbury. But who lumbers out product to the public. Maybe that's why his DON'T YOU WANT MY LOVE copies were taken on the BMG Sonic Boom tour on stage? The residents of the Filthy Lucre Tour, no company has the largest market share and a sale/ JLM bus. which is now heading across Canada. (EC: less. Johnny Rotten and his crew, Glen Matlock, Paul marketing and promotion team who are known GET IT ON Every hook counts! ! !) Cook and Steve Jones, collectively known as The across the country. (EC: All it takes is a little Lady Shelly initiative! ! !) BUZZ Reynolds is hot!!!The MVP at the Mix Sex Pistols. The audience reacted by throwing a GLOBAL GROOVE AWARD 99.9 in Toronto this month is obviously Buzz number of things at the band, including beer and TRIBUTE TO THE KING Reynolds. He honed his "personalty" skills in lighted butts. Rotten wasn't phased, but he did tell Friendlyman Montreal, and got the right break, at the right time the audience to stop throwing things, or they would DANCE WITH PBN from the Standard people, who moved him to get off "the fokking stage. We've already been paid." Punjabi By Nature Toronto. He was first heard on the all-night show, (EC: If you don't like the blind date, do you get a DARLING DON'T CRY refund???) Buffy Sainte -Marie and then he was doing afternoons, lots of remotes, SLEEPY MAGGIE and then he pops up in the mid -morning slot. And, Tried and tested??? Rumour has it that Ashley Maclsaac just this morning, there he was taking Rob Christie's Toronto's Q107, having strayed a little to the left place, anchoring the morning show, the most and a little to the right, are returning full blast to published weekly since important time slot of the day. (EC: Someone has their classic rock format. Could there be some on - February 24th, 1964,by Eaglewood Folk Fes RPM Music Publications LTD. an ear for talent! ! !) air changes coming as well? (EC: Not this year, I'll The seventh annual Eaglewood F wager!!!) 6 Brentcliffe Road Speaking of talent!!! Lew, who's not known Toronto, Ontario makes a return trip to the community to spring too often, or for too much, threw a surprise Caught ya!!! Seen having an after -work drink at M4G 3Y2 Ontario on the weekend of August 2: birthday party for J.J. It was his 40th, but don't tell Ruby Beets, one of the bars down by Yonge and St. The festival, featuring top Canadian f anyone. He's not too quick to accept the fact he's no Clair, was GS and GV. Is it possible that GV is 416-425-0257 FAX : 416-425-8629 talent, kicks off with a special openi longer in his twenties. (EC: What's he been doing looking for another gig so soon? Or is GS shit - E-MAIL ADDRESS on Friday evening (23) at 7:30 pm, f for the past 11 years???) disturbing? Come to think of it, they were sitting at [email protected] concert running through until 1 am. Shopping spree for Michelle??? Armedwith a table next to an open window, which was pretty Both Saturday and Sunday will fe Brian's credit card, MW was seen shopping in open to whoever might be walking or driving by. Walt Grealis, O.C. programming running from noon unt Toronto's Bloor and Bay streets district for outfits By the way TR is on his way back to Toronto and Publisher four different areas running full progr. day. Also featured at the festival is for all the award shows that are coming up. Fashion may show up doing mornings with BC. Just what Sean LaRose area, featuring supervised crafting am has become a very important part of country music Toronto needs, a battle for mornings. Wakeup in the Editor-in-Chief/Production Manager morning is what keeps the listeners for the whole Ron Rogers the young. and, as Dolly Parton once said. "It costs a fortune to Two different stages will be look this cheap!" (EC: Very funny! But clothes really day! (EC: Wakeup or shakeup in the morning???) News Editor workshops with diverse topics such are very important, and Canadian country singers Rod Gudino Sonic Boomtourheads west!!! Paul Alofs Clawhammer banjo playing, to song are starting to look better and better! ! 0 Brian, get Alternative & Chart Editor reports from Sudbury that outside of eating a lot of areas of music, particularly Celtic, bl that credit card back as soon as you can. (EC: Too bad food, the tour is accomplishing more than had Stan Klees The fourth area is strictly an acous late!!!) been expected. The Montreal stopover was another Movies, Theatre, Books dedicated to intimate instrumental mr4 & Advertising 16 -hour day, highlighted by a crowd of storytelling. 75,000 music lovers BillWatt scrambling to get a closer look Classical & Jazz at the Backstreet Boys. In fact, MAPL Cancon Mercury UK signs s when the band landed at the The MAPL logo was created by Stan Klees for RPM Singer/songwriter Morrissey, forrr airport, the RCMP had to shut in 1970 and is used extensively by Canadian record Smiths, has signed a long-term world-, it down. The fan crush was too companies to identify the quantity of Cancon on with Mercury Records. The armour much. After wining and dining label copy. made by Mercury president and ( local radio and retail, it was off Goldberg and Allison Hamamura, se to Ottawa and then to North GM, west coast, Mercury Records. Bay, where there was a M - Music was composed by a Canadian Morrissey is presently working welcome home party for Jaymz A - Artist who is featured is a Canadian citizen for a new album, to be released in Bee, which also served as the P - Production was wholly recorded in Canada Morrissey's band continues to con: launch of Leisure Lab, his new L- Lyrics were written by a Canadian Whyte, Boz Boorer, Spencer James Royal Jelly Orchestra album. Johnny Bridgewood. The artist had Advertising rates supplied upon request. After a stop in Sudbury, the parting from his previous two label: next stop was Sault Ste Marie Second class postage paid in Toronto. Publications Mail Registration No. 1351 the US, and Parlophone in the UK. and then it was on to Winnipeg. Prior to going solo, Smith the Tim Williams will give us an Printed by Hayes Printing Services songwriter for the UK band The Sn update next week. (EC: I hear Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3G4 the more influential new wave bands Tim likes bad food! ! !) BMGstaffersfrom across Canada with Backstreet Boys Kevin, Nick and Brian, PRINTED IN CANADA The Smiths had two #1 albums in t on the road during the Sonic Boom Tour. five others reaching #2. Morrissey's solo career began words." beyond 1987's with began career solo Morrissey's thrilled are Mercury at everyone and I Allison, #2. reaching others five stature. 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Smiths The band, previous his than (23), hits Alain of consist to continues band Morrissey's Canada in recorded wholly .ction a t charted more totalled has Morrissey UK, the In 1997. early in released be to album, new a for citizen Canadian is featured is who a by composed was tusic Get. I Closer The Me, Ignore You More Th single, material on working presently is Morrissey Canadian lead the in hit a spawned and chart, albums UK the Records. Mercury coast, west GM, topped also I, & Vauxhall release, 1994 His UK. and VP senior Hamamura, Allison and Goldberg the in #4 hit which Ronson), Mick by (produced Danny CEO and president Mercury by made Arsenal Your -nominated Grammy 1992's was announcement The Records. Mercury with on Cancon of quantity the identify to including efforts, solo eight released subsequently contract world-wide long-term a signed has Smiths, record Canadian by extensively used is has He UK. the in #1 hit which Hate, Viva The of formerly Morrissey, Singer/songwriter RPM for flees Stan by created was logo Cancon MAPL Morrissey singer/songwriter signs UK Mercury Jazz & Classical Watt Bill storytelling. [email protected] Advertising & at E-mail by or 481-2863, at fax by 416-481-5506, and workshops instrumental intimate to dedicated an area Books Theatre, Movies, calling by obtained be can information Further platform, acoustic strictly is fourth The Klees Stan pass folk. and blues Celtic, particularly music, of areas $10. 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LATINcontinued from page 8 "We saw a niche and went after i labels to bring more product in for us. it was strictly Sony who was really But eventually we realized that we more product, rather than just brim import. So we started working on the here. They had access to Latin prod own parent companies in the US, separate Latin labels. But we tri believers out of the labels here, asic import departments, that this was a v music and that we could sell some p: That initial impetus from Sunri or three years ago, has generated caution aside and began releasing more and more movement at the majors. Virtually Radio, retail and labels agree: Latin's here to stay Latin product, including some specifically majors now have a vested interest in earmarked for domestic release. including domestic releases, and not Latin music: it's not just for dancing anymore Much like the Canadian east coast music And their own ambitions in the fielc sweep that occurred two or three years ago, it was other outside ventures for Sunrise in tf. by Ron Rogers product that taps into this latest 'discovery'. essentially a case of the labels finally 'discovering' "We signed exclusive deals with It's hard, at this juncture, to pinpoint when or a genre that had been a basement and club success (the Toronto Spanish -language daily By now, we all know all the moves to the Macarena. why Latin music took off. It's likely due to a for years. Once the labels saw the mass -market we have two radio shows now, we Heck, even your 65 year -old mother-in-law knows number of reasons, including the Macarena potential of the Latin genre, they jumped in head found Ratames Nieves, who works the moves to the Macarena, maybe learning the explosion, the on -going popularity of more first. with me. He's a DJ, he does rad dance in some class on her latest senior's Caribbean mainstream artists like Gloria Estefan, or perhaps As indicated, Sunrise Records was probably tremendous amount of club stuff, at cruise. The Macarena is one of the biggest dance the sudden and shocking death of Tejano idol put together BMG's Club Rumba crazes since the Hustle, and everybody's doing it. Selena. In one of those ironic twists, Selena's music together with John Thompson, Sony's But is that the extent of the current Latin music has achieved in more widespread, mainstream "It took a long time to convinc craze? - nope, not even close. acceptance, since her death. and rightfully so, everyone was caul Latin music is invading the retail and radio But really, when looking at it closely, it But this is a viable form of music. A environs in ways that even the labels themselves appears that Latin music, much like country music might not have imagined five years ago. And it's before it, exploded in popularity largely because not just in the dance venues. Latin music has as the labels finally deemed that it was time. At the many varied forms as English -language music, urging of major retailers, particularly Sunrise in MAMBO FEVER maybe more, and the labels are scurrying to release Canada, the labels finally threw their unwarranted Various Artists Capitol 32564-F Highly stylised mambo mt ultra lounge school, M MARTA SANCHEZ -Pop presents a selection from tl Mi Mundo had success in the United Mercury 314 528 140-0 50s and 60s. Populated This Latin pop singer from Polygram broke jazzbos, beatniks Iberica finds echoes in the English columnists, mambo becar artists along the line of Madonna, Paula that briefly took over the Abdul and Janet Jackson. A strong time. The mambos, rhunr emphasis on production values and and cha cha chas are all her decided American front aspect would Davis to Don Swan Er Hi; make her a Latin version of the above Tim Baker American artists who 1 in her native land but will keep her from the leading retailer in bringing Latin music to the translated one of the Latin English speaking audiences. forefront. According to Sunrise head buyer Tim musical inventions. Baker, it was his company that pushed and prodded the majors to make Latin a greater priority. MundoSupie .1111r Latino

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Cranwell says the toughest thing when he first we want to start getting involved, we want you to LATINcontinued from page 9 started venturing into the Latin field was just start clearing stuff, and we want to know what is Canada who does not speak Spanish. But they just getting clearance to release international product really good'. I mean, looking at this '97 schedule, feel it, you know. And that's a good feeling to see here. I clocked in around 190 Latino releases for next people dancing to a rhythm, not a voice or a song "There was nothing ever done, especially from year. So I'm trying to build it incrementally, pick or the lyrics of a song. They dance to the rhythm. the Americans, in regards to Canada. So what we the best out of a myriad of stuff" did,starting last year, was set up good Cranwell noted that PolyGram took a major communication with PolyGram Latino's Miami step towards becoming this country's major Latin office. We said 'look, we know we're not a player player last year, with the purchase of Latin like a couple of the other Canadian companies, but American independent label Rodven for $57

KETAMA -Pop De Aki A Ketama Mercury 314 528 183-0 Live album from well known quintet of musicians who have established a name VARIOUS ARTISTS for themselves for their highly functional CLUB RUMBA LATINA mix of flamenco, Latin salsa and pop. The ultimate Latin Dance Party - Club Recorded live last March in Madrid and Rumba Latina burns with over 60 minutes in collaboration with several well-known of the hottest Latin dance artists from Spanish artists, it includes their greatest around the world. 14 superstars, 15 hits from a career spanning fifteen years. number one hits make Club Rumba Latina The album has already reached platinum the dance mix with tropical heat. sales in Spain, only three months after Steve Cranwell the record's release, indicating that That's what, I think, we have proved more than combinations such as "fusion-mestizaje" CORAZON GITANO anything, that people dance to rhythm, people don't are highly prized by natives and are Paseo Latino is an unusual blend of the dance to know what is being said." style with rhythms such as bac largely alientoEnglish speaking merengue and samba. Corazon Gitan Steve Cranwell handles Latin product for audiences. Mercury/Polydor, who have emerged as one of the formerly of the Gypsy Kings, and Man leading Canadian players in the burgeoning field. famous flamenco player "Manilas de With their superb guitar playing and b have toured the

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Marie (Sept. 7), Toronto Wade Hayes/Title track/pro single -H The Desert Dolphins/Hang Of The ../CD track John Berry/Faces/pro single -F (P.Neson/13.Cook/L.Boone) D.Cook (Columbia) (R.Fagan/K.Williams/R.Harbin) R.Prescott (Quality) (J.Blume/A.J.Masters) C.Howard (Capitol) Gardens (17), and the Quinte Spo 5 5 17 ALL THE WAY 39 46 11 WE'LL HOLD ON 80 2 THE ROCK AND A HARD PLACE Belleville, Ontario (Oct. 16). Writ Jason McCoy/Self-titled/comp 3-J API The Neilsons/Self-titled/CD track Irish Descendants/Livin' On The Edge/comp 294-P (J.McCoy/C. 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Clay Walker/Hypnotize The Moon/CD track -P LeAnn Rimes/pro single -F Geordie BurnetV.No album/pro single (R.Fagan) J.Stroud (Giant) (B.Mack) W.Rimes (Curb) (G.Burnett) G.Bumett (RDR) Ian Tysonis on a roll with his latest 8 9 14 THEN YOU CAN TELL ME GOODBYE 42 50 6 BARREL RACING ANGEL 75 60 13 GIVE ME SOME WHEELS Neal McCoy/Self-titled/comp 285-P Ian Tyson/All The Good 'Uns/comp 291-P Suzy Boggussffitle track/pro single -F Racing Angel which bullets up to # (J.D.Loudermilk) B.Beckett (Atlantic) )(.Tyson( Doug Riley (Stony Plain) (S.Bogguss/M.Berg/G.Harrison) T.Bruce/S.Hendricks (Capitol) The radio play on the single has fuel( 9 12 13 RUNNIN' AWAY WITH MY HEART 43 51 5 LOVE REMAINS 76 83 4 RIGHT WHERE I WANT TO BE new Stony Plain album, All The Go, Lonestar/Self-titled/CD track -N Collin Raye/I Think About You/pro single -H Brad Hewy/Title track/CD track (M.Brit. S.Hogin/M.D.Sanders) D.Cook/M.VVilson (BNA) (T.Douglas/J.Daddario) J.Hobbs.E.Seay/P.Worley (Epic) (B.Hewey) B.Hewey (Ardenne) Best of Ian Tyson), the best seller at re 10 13 10 JACOB'S LADDER 44 33 20 DON'T GET ME STARTED 77 67 20 CLOUD OF DUST moving up to #27 from #36. Mark Wills/Self-titled/pro single -0 Rhett Akins/Somebody New/pro single -J Rena Gaile/Out On A Limb/CD track aV (T.Martin/C.FiB.Sweat) C.Chamberlain/K.Stegall (Mercury) (R.Akins/S.Hogin/M.D.Sanders) M.Wright (Decca) . (J.Rodman/T.Damphier) D.O'Doherty (MR) Loma Lynshas relocated to Nashvi 14 11 BIG GUITAR 45 62 3 WAITING ON YOU 78 89 2 THE ROAD YOU LEAVE BEHIND Blackhawk/Strange Enough/pro single -N Charlie Major/Lucky Man/pro single -N dh David Lee Murphy/Gettin' Out .../comp 5-J can be contacted at 615-228-2606. (H.PauVH.Gross) M.Clute (Arista) (C.Major) S.Fishell (Arista) (D.L.Murphy) T.Brown (MCA) maintaining her Sudbury, Ontario off Ei 15 7 ITS MIDNIGHT CINDERELLA 46 53 4 A WOMAN'S TOUCH 79 69 6 MISSING YOU Garth Brooks/Fresh Horses/pro single -F Toby Keith/Blue Moon/CD track -Q The Mavericks/Music For All Occasions/pro single -J can be reached by fax at 705 -524 - (K.Williams/K.Blazy/G.Brooks) A.Reynolds (Capitol) (T.Keith/VV.Perry) N.Larkin/T.Keith (Mercury) (R.Malo/A.Anderson) D.Cook/R.Malo (MCA) currently charting with Who's The Si 16 8 SHE NEVER LETS IT GO TO HER HEART 47 54 5 BELIEVE ME BABY (I Lied) 80 88 3 MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW Tim McGraw/All I Want/comp 14-F Trisha Yearwood/Everybody Knows/pro single -J Travis TritVThe Restless Kind/comp 293-P a song she co -wrote with Bob Doidg (T.Shapiro/C.Waters) J.Stroud.B.Gallimore (Curb) (K.Richie/Angelo/L.Gottlieb) G.Fundis (MCA) (T.Tritt) T.TritVD.Was (Warner Bros) - 14 6 10 SURE ENOUGH 48 35 10 TREAT HER RIGHT 81 87 3 WHY CAN'T YOU Chris Cummings/Somewhere Inside/comp 288-P 1, Sawyer Brown/This Thing Called .../CD track -F Larry Stewart/No album/comp 340-H BMG Canada :md (Scott/Dycus/Cummings )Scott/Bamhill (Warner Bros) (LLeBlanc/A.Aldridge) M.A.Miller/M.McAnally (Curb) (L.StewarVR.C.Banneh) E.Gordy Jr. (Columbia) Kg 19 12 I DON'T THINK I WILL 49 36 144 TO 1 IN ATLANTA 82 90 2 ZERO TO SIXTY Imprint pact licensi James Bonamy/VVhat I Live To Do/pro single -H Tracy Byrd/Love Lessons/pro single -J Thomas Wade Fr Wayward/Self-titled/CD track Alp (B.Johnson) B.Johnson (Epic) (B.Kenner/L.R.Brown) T.Brown (MCA) (T.WadeaRawson) J.May/T.Wade (JMR) 16 21 10 THAT GIRLS'S BEEN SPYIN' ON ME 50 39 12 THERE'S A GIRL IN TEXAS 83 72 19 MEANT TO BE BMG Music Canada and Nashville -1 Billy Dean/It/s What I Do/pro single -F Trace Adkins/Dreamin' Out Loud/pro single -F Sammy Kershaw/Politics, Religion And Her/comp 449- Records, have signed a licensing agre (M.T.Barnes/T.Shapiro) T.Shapiro (Capitol) (T.AdkinsN.Vippersan) S.Hendricks (Capitol) (C.Waters/R.Bowles) K.Stegall (Mercury) distribution of Imprint product in Ci RI 22 7 SUDDENLY SINGLE 51 42 18 ANITA GOT MARRIED A 84 74 21 HIGH LONESOME SOUND Terri Clark/Self-titled/CD track -Q Duane Steele/P.O. Box 423/CD track -0 Vince GilVTitle-track/album track -J Roy Wunsch, Chairman and CE (T.Shapiro/T.Clark/C.Waters) K.StegalVC.Waters (Mercury) (M.ClarkaStevens) M.D.Clute/S.Bogard (Mercury) (V.Gill) T.Brown (MCA) points out that the signing was the " 18 26 5 WORLDS APART 52 31 16 WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME 85 86 6 WHO'S THE STRANGER Vince GilVHigh Lonesome Sound/pro single -J Mark Chesnutt/Wings/comp 3-J Loma Lyns/No album/pro single our goal to have products released (V.GIIVB.DiPiero) T.Brown (MCA) (J.A.StewarVS.Miller) T.Brown (MCA) (Llyns/B.Doidge) B.Doidge/L.Lyns (RDR) territories of the world." 19 52 5 LIVING IN A MOMENT 53 59 9 I LOVE YOU 86 94 2 NATURAL BORN THRILLER el Ty Hemdon/fitle Track/comp 349-H The Cleaning Lady/No album/pro single Greg Hanna/No album/pro single The agreement was negotiates P (P.Bunch/D.Johnson) D.Johnson (Epic) (G.Williams) G.Williams/N.Richardson (TM) (L.R.Pamell/C.Moore) J.Richardson (HMP) CFO/vice-president of business 20 24 9 A FINE LINE 54 66 2 HOME AIN'T WHERE HIS HEART ... 87 75 20 FORTY DAYS AND NIGHTS MIA Lawnie Wallace/Thought I Was .../comp 4-J Shania Twain/The Woman In Me/pro single -Q The Rankin Family/Endless Seasons/CD track -F Wayne Halper, and signed in early . 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