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$3.00 ($2.80 plus .20 GST) Publication Mail Registration No. 08141 Universal to test commercial downloads via bluematter digital rights management technology; Magex, a digital commerce service; and RealNetworks, a Universal Music Group has announced that, tracks featuring artists such as Blink 182, George specialist in internet media delivery and creator of beginning this week, it will begin aseries of trials Benson, Live, Luciano Pavarotti, 98 Degrees, the RealJukebox 2internet music jukebox. involving bluematter, anew digital music product. Marvin Gaye and Smash Mouth, among others. "Universal is embracing multiple digital music The announcement of this new commercial More tracks will be added as the trials continue. strategies, beginning with our multimedia download download initiative comes on the heels of earlier The bluematter tracks will be available at product, bluematter. Gaining insight into consumer announcements from both Sony and EMI. The two various online affiliates, including preferences for accessing and enjoying legitimate other major record companies, BMG and Warner, audiohighway.com; excite@home; LAUNCH.com; digital music is an important first step in being able are expected to announce similar initiatives in the Lycos Music; Music.com; and RollingStone.com. to develop other new and compelling products and coming months. Later on, bluematter tracks will be available at services for music fans," noted Heather Myers, Songs in the newly-developed bluematter BestBuy.com, Checkout.com and GetMusic. executive vice-president and general manager of format will come with enhanced media content such Universal partnered with a number of Global e. "The bluematter trials are part of several as biographies, photographs, lyrics and liner notes. companies to pave the way for the secure delivery options that we are developing to open Universal's The tracks will be culled from the extensive of bluematter music, including InterTrust vast library of music to the digital consumer." Universal music catalogue, with the initial 60-odd Technologies, one of the leading developers of Throughout the bluematter trials, UMG will offer consumers a$4 credit in aMagex digital wallet, to encourage the trial of the new product. UMG will monitor consumer feedback to develop enhancements and improvements to the downloads. UMG will also offer customer service and information at bluematter.com to assist consumers with questions relating to the downloading process.

Platinum shutters doors after ten years Ray Rosenberg, who has helmed Platinum Entertainment (formerly Intersound International) as general manager for ten years, has closed up shop. The US parent company recently applied for protection under Chapter II, which made it impossible for him to continue. Platinum was the exclusive distributor for Pro Arte, Maxiplay, Critics Choice, Quintessence, Legends, Bon Voyage International, Pro Jazz, D.P.I. and Feels So Good. The company also represented anumber of name artists including Canada's Lucille Starr and the late Colleen Peterson as well as Janie Fricke, T.Graham Brown, Hoyt Axton, The Bellamy Brothers, Mel McDaniel and others. Highly respected in the industry, Rosenberg took over Platinum (Intersound) after an association of 16 /12 years at A&M. He can be contacted at 905- EMI Music Canada and Virgin Canada staff celebrate the signing of Snow. (Photo by Barry Roden) 669-0455.

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Serial Joe, 11:30 and McCauleys' leading label groups' assault six new tracks produced by Dave 'Rave' Ogilvie, as well as five previously unreleased remixes, and a Le Groupe Dia) riding next wave of artists into the fall special newly-recorded version of Mistake, produced by Don Gilmore, which will be the first by Ron Rogers solid track record with artists such as Serial Joe, Bif US single release. Shortly down the road, an Naked and Sass Jordan, not to mention successful According to DKD Group marketing director Lenny amalgamation of the first two records will be released Francophone artists such as Kevin Parent and La Levine, his company is giving new meaning to the by Epic in the US. Chicane. words 'Canada's biggest, best and hottest indie'. The And then there's McCauley, agroup of four This summer has seen the group release aseries company posted a series of ads to that effect last brothers ranging in age from 15-25, hailing from of albums to further cement their strength in the year, and now Levine believes the company is London, Ontario. The group has already opened for Canadian marketplace. June saw the release of Sum starting to fulfill that promise. both Aretha Franklin and The Temptations, and lead 41's album, Half Hour Of Power, which was single My Heaven (the title track from the album), simultaneously released via Island/Def Jam in the is also generating some solid airplay at CHR stations US. The hardcore band is also gaining plenty of new throughout the country. fans as part of both the Vans Warped and Levine says that, despite the overflow of Summersault Tours. domestic talent the group now possesses, getting June also saw the release of R&B/soul that all-important airplay is still ahefty chore. newcomer Jodie Resther's album, Real. Resther's "We have to stick with Donald's vision, and profile was enhanced by opening slots for the scrap it out in the Canadian marketplace. It's very Backstreet Boys and TLC, and she made some chart volatile out there, there's not very many noise with the lead single and video title track. independents left —us and Nettwerk are kind of like In July was the debut from 11:30, comprised the Last of the Mohicans. You have alot of majors of 19 year-old twin sisters Trish and Toni Sherwood, being swallowed up, and it's not an easy the daughters of respected Montreal musician Dorian marketplace. It's tough to get your Canadian content Sherwood. 11:30's lead single, Ole Ole, has already out there, and we're just pushing and pushing to soared up the charts, currently residing in the top make it happen." 20 on the RPM 100 Hit Tracks. July also witnessed the release of Serial Joe's Le GROUPE continued on page 7 second album, simply titled Serial Joe..., featuring House Of Blues offers Run Of The House promotion

Matching the spirit of the summer concert season, Temple Pilots, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sting, the House Of Blues Entertainment Inc., has announced Vans Warped Tour, Don Henley, Leann Rimes, their greatest-ever ticket giveaway. The 'Run Of The Sixpence None The Richer, Toby Keith, George House' promotion will be geared towards all music Clinton & The P Funk All Stars, Brian Setzer Lenny Levine fans — be the genre rock, rap, hip-hop, alternative, Orchestra, Steve Miller, and many more. The Molson The DKD Group consists of four distinct labels country, jazz, electronic, etc. Amphitheatre's Run Of The House promotion will —Aquarius Records, Tacca Musique, DKD Disques The promotion, which began the first week in also include VIP lounge access. and DKD D-Noy — and have already carved out a July, allows guests exiting from any of the 22 Paul Corcoran, general manager of the Molson participating House Of Blues venues (clubs, Amphitheatre noted, "House Of Blues and hob.com Popstars auditions at amphitheatre, concert venues and/or restaurant) to are continually creating unique opportunities for the receive a specially-marked CD-ROM. Content live music fan to participate in. This promotion is cities across Canada contained on the CD will act as a navigator for truly amusic fan's dream come true." participants to enter the contest via hob.com/entry, Auditions are set to commence this month for The contest is open to all music fans. Entries Popstars, a 13-episode, prime-time docu-soap to which can also be accessed directly through will be accepted to the end of August, with awinner chronicle the 'real life' selection, creation and www.hob.com. The CD will also include HOB drawn daily. The winner and aguest will receive a development of ahit female pop group. Five young content, such as live concerts, artist interviews, ticket special all-access laminate pass, good for unlimited giveaway promotions, digital downloads and more. women, between the ages of 18 and 25, will be entry to any participating House Of Blues venue in chosen to star in the television series. Over 4,000 shows will be included in the Canada and the US between July 7and December The Popstars series, produced by Lone Eagle lifetime of the promotion, including such artists as 30, 2000. A complete list of the rules is available at Phish, Britney Spears, Dave Matthews Band, Stone Entertainment, will debut in primetime in January hob.com. of 2001 on Global Television. Universal Music will release both aCD and video from the final group. Auditions will take place in four cities across Canada at various Famous Players locations. The dates for the auditions are August 6"' in Calgary at Silver City Country Hills, August 9d. at Vancouver's Silver City Riverport, August 16'h and 17th at the Paramount in Toronto, and August 23'd at the Paramount in Montreal. Auditions will run all day, from 8am to 8pm. The search will look for young women who can sing and dance, with 'the confidence and charisma of asuccessful recording star'. Judges for the auditions will be professionals from the music industry and media, including Lone Eagle Entertainment president Michael Geddes, Universal's senior vice-president of A&R Allan Reid and director of A&R Brian Hetherman, and KISS 92 FM morning host Billie Holiday. The Canadian rights for Popstar were acquired from Australia, where the concept has been an unprecedented success. The Popstars series has resulted in the highest-rated prime time program in the market in the last five years, regularly beating out the likes of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and 60 Minutes. The resulting group, Bardot, debuted at number one with both their single and KOCH artist Ian Moore with HMV's Andrew Pollock, Roger Whiteman and Peter Luckhurst at album in both Australia and New Zealand. the HMV convention in Montreal. RPM - Monday August 7, 2000 -3

music keeps bringing forward new stars -- and you'll CCMA's Tom Tompkins speculates on "winds of change" find at least one strong new contender for honours when you hear the list of nominees for this year. It was on asad note that the announcement of this the first time in 14 years, our annual awards show is Once again, we're also honouring -- in four different year's CCMA Award nominees also reminded the not being seen on one of Canada's major television categories -- the artists who work in the independent audience of the departure of Tom Tompkins who networks, although we are taping it for possible sector of Canadian country music. has weathered the storms of change as president of future broadcast. The reasons are apparent: the cost The role of independent artists in the Canadian the CCMA for the past seven years. As we have of producing awards shows like ours are rising, country scene is an important one to acknowledge. come to know and respect Tompkins, he shoots from exponentially, year after year -- and trying to put Canadian radio has traditionally been far more the hip and can never be accused of dancing to the funding necessary to produce a show such as supportive of independent artists than is the case in anyone's tune but his own. ours has become increasingly difficult. And this the United States, and many of the artists whose It was ahushed audience who hung on his every despite the fact that our annual show has had terrific successes we mark each year during our awards word as he painted scenario after scenario of some production values, starpower, and strong audiences show started out as independents with their first of the problems country music has and is facing, records on small labels, many of them financed by but injecting his own positives that country music the artists themselves. Indeed some of our nominees can survive and benefit from the "winds of change." are still independent artists, which demonstrates in For those who were not there and to chronicle real terms how important this segment of our this landmark gathering, we reprint Tompkins' business is. speech in its entirety. These are the artists of the future and proof "First of all, Iwould like to welcome all of you to that it's not always the major companies who can this press conference today. In afew minutes we're find, nurture, promote and market new artists in the going to be announcing the nominees for this year's country field. Canadian Country Music Awards, and we do so with We are also honouring -- by induction into the alot of pride. As you will discover, country music Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame -- two in Canada is changing once again, reinventing itself, significant figures in our music who are not with us by introducing new artists while acknowledging the anymore, and who are missed by all of us. Leonard best performers of the past. Rambeau, who managed Anne Murray's career for I've had the good fortune to be the president aquarter of acentury, the man who brought adegree of the Canadian Country Music Association for the of professionalism to our industry that has since past seven years, but I've worked in country music become far more common, but was very rare back for what seems like alifetime. I've seen good times, then. And Colleen Peterson, as a performer, as a great times and times when nothing much seemed singer, as a songwriter, and as a woman who to be happening at all. encouraged so many others, certainly deserves this Right now, we're in none of those places -- and acknowledgement from her friends and her peers we're certainly not in a time when nothing is Tom Tompkins who were among her biggest fans. happening. The country music segment, like every -- last year almost one million viewers saw our show. Before we close the formal part of this other part of the music industry, is in avortex of Obviously, awards shows are going to have to afternoon's activities, Iwould ask for your attention change right now. Record companies, now part of change. Obviously, our organization is going to have for afew more minutes. massive multi-media conglomerates, continue to to join with others to rethink how we honour the The CCMA is deeply grateful to its sponsors; swallow each other and rumours abound about new best in our respective fields. But we look forward to their support is vital to our continued existence, and alliances and mergers. Headlines about methods of this challenge -- we look at it as an opportunity and Iwant to acknowledge them today. downloading music have been transferred from the we are moving forward resolutely to meet it head Very special thanks must go to Chevy Silverado computer magazines and business sections to the on. As we say in radio, keep tuned! for their sponsorship of the Country Music Awards front page of daily newspapers and to television One thing for sure though is we will be as awhole. They are also the proud sponsors of the news. And now our television networks are buying presenting our awards show in front of 8,000 hard- Chevy Fans' Choice Award. Canadians everywhere up newspaper chains. core Alberta country fans at the Skyreach Centre in can vote for the five nominees simply by phoning And yet, in the middle of the winds of change, Edmonton on September 11. Canada's major 1-900-870-2262; without the support of Chevy and music still happens. Songwriters still write, country stars will be there, and it will be the hottest General Motors it would be very difficult for us to musicians still play and singers still tell their stories live concert-cum awards ceremony in Canadian keep this awards show as prominent as it deserves and evoke moods and interact with their listeners. country music history. And I'm happy to say that to be. And as the cyclone of new technology moves two great Canadian country stars -- Terri Clark and Next Iwould like to thank our new sponsors, forward, people still listen to music, still buy it Paul Brandt -- are going to co-host the show. Both Kodak Canada Inc. In an exciting new initiative, (much of the time), still consume it on records, on of them have hosted it in the past individually -- Kodak will be providing country fans with time radio, on television, in the car and at live they're both very likeable, smart, funny, full of access to images from Country Music Week in performances at festivals, concert halls, clubs and energy and absolutely wonderful to work with -- Edmonton culminating with the awards show on at the local neighbourhood bar. we're all looking forward to having them with us September 11. The Kodak/CCMA Photo Gallery The winds of change are certainly blowing in again. will be available on the net at www.kodak.ca/go/ our world at the CCMA. As many of you know, for Imentioned earlier that Canadian country ccma, or at our own site www.ccma.org -- and news media will be able to download high-resolution Sam.com scores Canadian first with MoodLogic images, with the use of apassword. The continuous music network, Galaxie, is for SamtheRecordMan.com has announced aCanadian SamtheRecordMan.com indicates that his online the second year, supporting the Independent Male, first, an online partnership with MoodLogic, giving community "will love the fact they can search for Female and Group of the Year Awards. It's the the Toronto-based record retailer exclusive rights to music titles based on their preference and mood. organization's way -- in addition to its three country the MoodLogic Browser. Online shoppers can now Imagine the fun of searching for music for the perfect music channels -- of supporting the development of conduct advanced searches for music titles based date, or for blowing off steam or just new music in Canada, through the Canadian Talent on their mood and personal tastes. relaxing." Development Fund. The MoodLogic Browser consults what it He goes on to point out that his company is The music industry is full of organizations with describes as "the world's most powerful database committed to creating "the ultimate entertainment initials: two of them -- FACTOR and SOCAN -- are of perception-based multidimensional music destination for savvy online music consumers," always particularly helpful to us. FACTOR lives up profiles," which contains more than 400,000 songs, continuing with "The licensing agreement with to its full name, the Foundation to Assist Canadian and growing, dating back to 1960. Each song in the MoodLogic is an excellent example of the types of Talent on Record, by helping us create the seminars database has been classified by a number of partnerships we are seeking to continue to build our that are the highlight of Country Music Week. This descriptive and emotional criteria. online presence and to deliver a meaningful year, FACTOR is also supporting the Rising Star Classification is apparently done by apanel of experience and content to our visitors." Award, which honours talented new artists. more than 20,000 actual consumers and by hundreds Tom Sulzer, founder and CEO of the San SOCAN, the Society of Composers, Authors Francisco-based MoodLogic, says "We are pleased of professional music specialists, who form "a and Publishers of Canada, is the organization which dedicated community" at wwwjaboom.com the to partner with SamtheRecordMan.com and believe administers performing rights royalties in Canada. company's music rating website. that the MoodLogic Browser will prove to be a Jason Sniderman, president and CEO of powerful entertainment and sales boosting tool." TOMPKINS continued on page 13 4- RPM - Monday August 7, 2000

board Concorde and then to Paris. He was put up by might keep that outside competition, outside forever. GJAtrses f Air France in the Meridian Hotel in Paris overnight Haven't seen FYI yet, but Today is an incredible and flew to Nice (the airport for Cannes) the next piece of work. The stories are tight ... get to the point day. It was supersonic, but he could have flown immediately. Don't know how it will effect sales of normally in less time. The cost one way was $1000. the big job ... but Idid my own research. Having (EC: But look at what $1000 would buy in 1977!!!) my morning coffee where all the newspaper boxes are lined up in front of the bus stop, I've noticed All dressed up ... but!!! They left the theatre more people going for the Today box only. Clever humming the lighting! My spies tell me this show marketing by the Star, which has been lagging in was showmanship but lacked ... Barry Manilow. popularity. (EC: How does FREE parlay into more Many of the people who will be attending the week sales for the big one???) with Elvira Capreese long run at the Hummingbird will only see aclone on stage and after you get over the lighting and the So he's going back to radio eh??? Maybe What a mess!!! Like the Emperor's new clothes, costumes ... thud! All four critics from the Toronto BM has mellowed in his old age and might even no one wants to admit there is abig problem with dailies gave it acool reception. Iwould have rather now believe that Cancon is important. Iremember a the recent conquest of media in Canada by Israel reviewed the PR, but we aren't that vicious! few years back when he was considered an important Asper and his son Lenny. Either by mistake or by Copacabana at the Hummingbird! Might go on to a personality that one morning he told his listeners deliberate plan, the CRTC handed them all the jewels smalltown run ... but Broadway??? Maybe aquick that Cancon artists "are vultures." The station was of broadcasting afew weeks before they announced medic might bring it back to life! (EC: You're usually bombarded with angry listeners, some even they practically controlled the thinking of Canadians so gracious... and you're such abig Manilow fan!!!) complaining to the CRTC, who asked for the tape from coast to coast with the takeover of the jewels Hello Lola? You've got the wrong number! of the show. The station claimed the tape had been of Hollinger newspapers. And all this just before (EC: Move over Kate Taylor!!!) lost. Fortunately, he was only one of a handful of the federal election! Gosh! Either it was the smartest Cancon naysayers, but unfortunately, he was with a There goes the neighbourhood! Seems Igot move in the world or the dumbest. Now the Liberals major market radio station. (EC: You can't teach an it wrong. JR is renting with ashort lease. He doesn't have astrong and beholding supporter in place, but old DJ new tricks!!! ) have that kind of money ... YET!!! It seems it costs the broadcasters who were overlooked and the media quite a bit to live in the Hamptons. It even costs Shocking!!! It's arather sad commentary that one that is threatened could very well rebel against the more to be accepted. (EC: Can't understand you of the top-rated variety-cum-awards shows will not party and cause them to lose the election. Meanwhile not getting all the facts straight! That ruins the be televised this year. CBC-TV, Canada's national, ... we await how media concentration will be treated credibility of the column!!!) OH! THAT! Anyway public-funded television network, says NO! to the now that this is in place. (EC: The rest of the media I've got SK to keep me posted! (EC: Oh! That SK!!!) Canadian Country Music Awards show, a cultural also...awaits!!!) treasure, which will be held in Edmonton Sept. 11 Take a look inside first!!! Some of the best Rickás gone!!! Add one more to the many at the Skyreach Centre before an estimated 8,000 promotion, sales and marketing people have come departures over there. RC says good-bye in amove country fans. Politics and cost-cutting efforts aside, out of the stockroom or other low profile jobs. The that might surprise some, but has been predicted in the CBC should be breaking down the door of the companies gave these people the opportunity to this column for some time. Iguess this comes under CCMA for the privilege of televising this very prove themselves and they did. Now, with some the heading Atransitionâ. From now till September important Canadian cultural event. Iremember not companies, they seem to prefer the raid tactic. It's there will be much speculation about the nationality long ago, this industry was grandstanding the efforts nice to instill company loyalty at an early stage and of the replacement. (EC: Watch RPM!!! We know of Sheila Copps for being "on-side" with the recognize this loyalty with a move up the ladder all, tell all and sometimes make it up!!!) recording industry. Well Sheila! We need you now. when opportunities surface. (EC: That should work A simple phone call to CBC will do. (EC: How about Nothing will be the same! Allow this monster both ways!!!) aphone call to IA or IA???) You produce it and to exist and everyone else will expect to be treated The tough got going!!! "BC" BS was always they'll buy it!!! (EC: Remember Regina and the the same. So now every big player will want to be fond of the expression, "When the going gets tough BCAs!!!) bigger to compete! What have we done? Whose in ... the tough gets going", which he adhered to all charge here? (EC: That's becoming obvious!!!) Daniel Caudeiron on the mend!!! It would take through his life. After many dashed hopes, he got more than an aneurism to keep Daniel Caudeiron Concorde and MIDEM!!! In 1977, 1978, 1979, hold of first one then two and now three franchises down. So, it's nice to be able to report that he is Many of the people in the Canadian music industry that turned out to be cash cows. He's come back feeling much better. A tireless fighter for urban music flew Concorde to Paris on their way to MIDEM from the brink and now, this year, as he turns 60, and recognition for African Canadians, Daniel has (which was the truly great international music he's retiring in style with about $6 million to see dedicated his life to minorities and he's going to be conference of that era of the record business). Each him through, leaving afinancial legacy for his two honoured on his 60th birthday. Daniel is the founder year Iwas invited by Bernard Chevry to attend. All kids. Don't want to mention his name, he would be of the CHEER Pool and CHEER Awards and sits this was put together by U.S. PR legend John too embarrassed, but what a success story. Happy on anumber of Juno committees where he has been Nathan. There was no PR man in the world that had trails BS. (EC: Back from the brink ... only BS could instrumental in changing the ways of thinking of the tact, class and professionalism that John Nathan do it!!!) many. He's in good hands with wife Valerie by his had. In 1979 Iflew Air France Concorde New York Free ... FREE??? You know the expression "if side. He will be hospitalized for a few weeks, so to Paris and British Airways Concorde from London it's free it doesn't have any value" or something like drop him aline at Room 931, 9th Floor, St. Michael's to New York. Not mentioned in the many stories of that ... and, Ilike to think it's still viable. But, with Hospital, Victoria Wing, 30 Bond Street, Toronto the recent Concorde disaster was the fact that in 1977 the rising popularity of Toronto's new mini dailies; M5B 1W8. (EC: It's time to get back to work the U.S. government wouldn't let Concorde fly into the Star's Today and the Sun's FYI, some are now Daniel!!!) or out of New York and in 1977, Stan Klees had to saying that FREE is good. At least in this case it fly Toronto to New York and on to Washington to [email protected]

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99.3 The Fox in Vancouver raised more than 4,500 for the Westside Flavour Record Pool, and resident What's pounds of non-perishable food items and over DJ at Edmonton's Cristal Lounge. Joyner can be $4,200 in cash via their 3rd annual Santa Fox Food reached in Edmonton at 780-945-7782, by fax at Happenning Drive in July campaign, which is in aid of the Food 780-433-3638, or by email at [email protected]. Banks 13' annual Christmas in July. Throughout Summersault is set for August 11 at Molson Park July, Fox listeners were encouraged to drop off food The Ontario Place Island Club Summer Concert in Barrie, complete with two stages, avendor village and or cash donations at various locations, such as Series has been revived after being absent for several and more. The vendor village has been opened up Mavericks on the Waterfront during the Miss years. Kicking off this year's series (Aug. 3) will be to non-profit agencies as well — those non-profit Hawaiian Tropic Model Search, the Korn appearance celtic rock club favourites The Mahones. Formed organizations wishing to take part should contact at GM Place, and at the Wide Mouth Mason show back in 1990 (on St. Patrick's Day, of course), the Emerge at 416-599-1550 or via email at at the Commodore. Heather Streimer, director of band has released three albums since, including their [email protected]. Bands taking the stage include communications for the Vancouver Food Bank most recent effort, The Hellfire Club Sessions, The Smashing Pumpkins, Our Lady Peace, Foo noted, "With food reserves low at this time of year, produced by the Tragically Hip's Johnny Fay. Fighters, A Perfect Circle, The Catherine Wheel, donations are desperately needed and we're Upcoming Island Club concerts will feature the Wild Treble Charger, Eve 6, Finger Eleven, Sum 41, absolutely thrilled to have The Fox on board for Strawberries and Johnny Favourite, with more shows Hundred Milehouse, Apex Theory and DJ Serious. another year." to be announced shortly. Admission to the concerts Bar 7 is the newly formed band featuring Jeff Keith is free with the purchase of aPlay All Night Pass to Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, who and Tommy Skeoch from Tesla, the metal band that Ontario Place. appeared in Toronto at The Warehouse just last fall, sold more than 15 million albums worldwide via will make areturn trip to Toronto for aperformance MuchMusic is celebrating Master T's 10 years the Geffen label. Bar 7 is set to release their first at the Sears Theatre in the Air Canada Centre on on Much with a 10m Anniversary Blocko (street album, The World Is A Freak, this fall. The album September 21. Harper's latest Virgin release, Burn party), taking place August 19" from noon to 6pm will be released in Canada via Shoreline Records, To Shine, has produced the current hit single, Steal ET. Special guests will include Saukrates, Kardinal to be followed by across-Canada tour. My Kisses. Offishal and Jully Black. Master T, aka Tony Young, Shoreline Records' Hydrofoil were chosen as has been with Much since its inception in 1984, EMI club faves Less Than Jake are firmed for one of the eight finalists to perform live on the Ernie spending his first six years as atape operator and The Warehouse in Toronto on September 1. Less Ball Music Stage when the Vans Warped tour landed cameraman. In 1990, he debuted on-air with X- Than Jake have more than 130 releases to their credit, in Barrie's Molson Park on July 22. Ernie Ball's Tendamix (what is known now as DaMix). Born in taking into account albums, EPs, singles and fourth Battle Of The Bands attracted thousands of Leeds, England, but raised in Kitchener, Master T compilation tracks. The Florida-based band is about entries, with bands selected to showcase at various attended Mohawk College, graduating with a to release their latest studio album, Borders And stops on the Vans Warped Tour. Each band that diploma in television broadcasting in 1983. He was Boundaries. Also on the bill are The Suicide performed was recorded, with the recording posted recently honoured by the school with an Alumni of Machines, One Man Army, Subb and Pollen. on the ErnieBall.com website for an on-line popular Distinction Award. Universal's Papa Roach are at the Opera House vote on August r. SpinRecords.com will choose London, Ontario's Kittle return to Canada this on August 23 with guests The Step Kings. Infest is the best bands to perform at aseries of live shows, fall for their first-ever national tour, following their the group's major label debut, but the band actually with the ultimate winning band to receive a US successful stint on the Ozzfest tour in the US. Tour released four indie albums prior to that, starting with recording contract and a grand prize of cash and stops confirmed thus far include the Croatian 1995's Caca Bonita, followed by '97's Old Friends gear. Hydrofoil continues to tour in support of their Cultural Centre in Vancouver (Sept. 5), Calgary's From Young Years, '98's 5 Tracks Deep and '99's debut release, A Big Hand For Wonderboy. McEwan Hall (7), Edmonton's Golden Garter (8), Let 'Ern Know. the Rendezvous in Winnipeg (10), the Guvernment Travis continue to generate atremendous buzz in Womack's follow-up in Toronto (14), Ottawa's Zaphod Beeblebrox (15), this country with their latest Epic release, The Man and Montreal's Club Soda (16). Also, Kittie recently Who, which has produced the cross-over hit Why aCrowell remake taped a performance for an upcoming episode of Does It Always Rain On Me? After appearing at Lee Ann Womack's remake of Rodney Crowell's Fannclub.com, and extension of Jimmy & Doug's Lee's Palace this past February, and opening for classic Ashes By Now, is now at radio, the follow- Farm Club, the online record label created by Oasis at the Air Canada Centre in April, the group up to IHope You Dance, the title track from her Interscope's Jimmy Iovine and Doug Morris. The returns for ashow at The Warehouse on Sept. 12. Universal release. Dance, written by Mark D. show airs in Canada on MuchMusic every Tuesday Sanders and Tia Sillers, guests Sons of the Desert. night at 9 pm ET. The airdate for the Kittie The Urban Entertainment Network has The video features Womack's two daughters. appearance is still to be determined. Kittie's Artemis announced the appointment of Sean Joyner as their Womack's album, produced by Mark Wright, Records debut, Spit, has sold more than 30,000 units urban music editor. Joyner took over the new has gone platinum in the US and is close to gold in in Canada, and more than 500,000 in the US. Artemis position in early July. Joyner is well-known within Canada. Womack was scheduled to perform at Agri- Records is distributed in Canada by Sony. the Canadian urban music scene, as Pool Director Fest in the village of Nelles Corners near Cayuga, Ontario on Aug. 6(RPM -July 17/00). Boa's Dan Nash wesuifego, vvestli fe vvestl' exploding in Europe estlife westlifi Dan Nash, currently promoting Sandy, his latest release on the Calgary-based Boa label, is making 9 impressive gains on the Independent Country Music Association of Germany's European chart (ICMAG), where the single moves up to 16. Last year, Nash won the ICMAG male singer of the year award and this year he has been nominated in six categories: album, male artist, single for Sandy, single for Promise You Forever, video for A Man Like That and video for Promise You Forever. Those interested can visit the ICMAG web pages (http://www.i-c-m-a-g.org/nash/home.htm) where they can stop by and sign Nash's guest book. On this side of the pond, Nash and his band The Ramblers turned in a packed six-day engagement at Desperados during the Calgary Stampede where they played to more than 27,000 country fans. Sandy can be downloaded in MP3 format at no charge (IUMA/Bands/DAN-NASH/indexl.html) Aristas Westlife at a recent in-store at The Fariview Mall's Music World or call him at 403-274-1654, fax 403-274-0691. 6 - RPM - Monday August 7, 2000 Te MAY NATIONAL RADIO Égfiell inslç FM 14 4t4o wip.s REPORT WINNIPEG Rarridg Magi- Mugie PRINCE GEORGE ANDY ROSS DARREN STEVENS LOCHLIN CROSS Crash & Burn -Savage Garden Oops! 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because of the experience involved." + Le GROUPE continued from page 2 who's album Roccocobowling has produced the And overseeing the whole process is the man Like most other record companies, DKD is Francophone hit La Legende Du Plateau. himself, Donald Tarlton, who forged his musical witnessing first-hand the evolving new technologies, Finally there's Aquarius Records, alabel that's legacy in the concert promotion business, and only und trying to cope with the technology's impact. been around for more than 30 years, one that started returned to the record fold relatively recently. Services such as the now ill-fated Napster can't help with April Wine, and moved through Corey Hart, Officially, Tarlton's role is chairman, but Levine but have an impact on the overall street sales. Sass Jordan, Bif Naked, and most recently, Serial says that he still doesn't mind getting his hands dirty But rather than fight the power, Levine says Joe. Along with 11:30 and McCauley, coming soon and participating in the day-to-day workings of the that companies have to embrace the new technology, on the label is a new band called Rubberman, the company. and utilize it as best they can in their marketing aforementioned Liquid, and another project called "Since he's come back here, he's involved in schemes. The internet has become simply another Vann, all of which are expected in the fall. every marketing discussion, every A&R discussion, essential element, along with touring, radio and "With the success of Serial Joe last year, and every management discussion. He never stops — I Bif Naked kind of bridging the gap between the Sass video. walk into his office and say 'So, are you enjoying "We just recently totally revamped our interne Jordan years and now, Aquarius has really redefined your retirement?' He's tremendously involved, and site, DKD.com, and we're totally making it user- itself," notes Levine, "especially over the last year one of the driving forces in this office dynamic. He's friendly, with regards to promotion of our artists, when Donald came back into the fold. We've really been around, he knows what works, and he's into allowing people to sample tracks, sample videos. redefined what our mandate is. It seems like we're leveraging what's best for his company and his We have an artist named Liquid, who was the rapper going after alot more youth oriented product. That's artists. Every day Ihave discussions with him — he in Bran Van 3000 — Idon't think it will be radio that not to say we won't be putting out stuff for an older calls them lively debates — but we go head-to-head will break this record. It's gonna be video, it's gonna demographic as well. But we seem to be focusing often, and Ilearn something new from him every be a tour scenario, we'll probably release some more on youth, because youth are the ones that arc day." advance stuff on the interne, perhaps some mixes buying the records. Selling nearly platinum on Serial One of the recent industry developments that's that won't be on the album, in order to advance Joe's first record is proof of that." likely stirring up some discussion in the DKD offices promote it. We've started to and will continue to One of the keys for any record label, or in this is the proposed merger between Time-Warner and use the internet as amarketing and promotional tool." case group of labels, is A&R. In the case of Le EMI, the latter of which happens to be the Canadian As noted, the DKD Group consists of four Groupe DKD, the obvious initial focus for their distributor for Aquarius. distinct labels. DKD D-Noy is the dance-oriented, A&R scouting has been in Quebec, but obviously Levine says that there's always concern over a Francophone label headed up by MusiquePlus DJ with artists like Serial Joe, it's clear they're looking distributor, simply in terms of making sure that their and Dansexpress guru Daniel Desnoyers. The latest to expand their horizons. product is being handled properly and is well- release from the DKD D-Noy label is Dansexpress As Levine notes, the DKD Group's A&R situated in the retail environment. But in terms of #5, which was released in April. Upcoming is the department falls under the realm of long-time the Warner-EMI merger and what that might mean first Spin Capsule compilation, featuring more industry veteran Terry Flood, who's aided in the area to their arrangement, he says no one really knows at alternative club music, as opposed to commercial of artist development by Mike Renault, better known this point. as Parkside Mike. They form part of agreater whole dance music. "We have anice history with EMI, and we want Tacca Musique is a French label, known for that's responsible for what Levine calls a 'great to continue that. Admittedly, it's a little scary, dynamic' within the DKD offices. being the home of such popular Quebecois artists especially if you're EMI, because you're not sure as Kevin Parent, Jorane, France D'Amour and "It's this combination of old school vs. new what the future holds. But I'm looking at it Nicola Ciccone. Parent is something of a French- school. The combination of the two really brings positively. EMI Canada has always been Canadian phenomenon, having sold more than out an awesome dynamic here. We have guys like instrumental in breaking new Canadian artists, and 600,000 units with his last two records, while Keith Brown, who's back in aconsultant's role. And have made it a priority to develop and break Ciccone is closing in on agold record with his latest, then we have someone like Mark Lazarre, the Canadian artists, and I'd like to think their mandate L'Opera Du Mendiant company president, who certainly knows talent, and isn't going to change. And because they're good at DKD Disques, formed just last year, is home Isabelle Chevrier, who's working in artist what they're doing on arecord label front. I'd like to the popular Acadian act La Chicane, agroup that development, and working with producers like Glen to think that their infrastructure won't change when won aJuno last year, and has sold more than 200,000 Robinson or Paul Northfield. Ithink the dynamic is this whole Warner/EMI thing happens." of their most recent release. Just recently launched really great, and when we all sit around a table, on the label was a new artist named Eric Maheu, banging heads together, we cover all the angles, I e:100 HIT TRACKS ire & where to find them Record Distributor Codes: Canada's Only National 100 Hit Tracks Survey BMG -N EMI -F Universal -J Indicates biggest mover Polygram -Q Sony -H Warner -P

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Temperance -If You Don't Know EMI 89155 (pro single)- F Isba 5056 (CD Track) Hi Bias/ Attic HIB 6100 *We 5 3 15 HE WASNT MAN ENOUGH 39 42 26 IT FEELS SO GOOD 72 65 3 IF ONLY Toni Braxton •The Heat Sonique -Hear My Cry Hanson -This Time Around laFace 26069 (Promo CD) -N Republic/Universal -0121562472-J Mercury 314 562 716 (CD Track) -J 6 8 15 TRY AGAIN 40 43 8 ITS MY LIFE 73 67 29 NEVER LET YOU GO Aaliyah -Romeo Must Die OST Bon Jovi -Crush Third Eye Blind -Blue Virgin 49052 (CD Track) -F Island 314 542 474 (promo CO) -J Waner Bros 62415 (pro single) -P 10 WI 15 ABSOLUTELY 41 34 7 SWEAR IT AGAIN 74 72 28 BYE BYE BYE Nine Days -The Madding Crowd Westlife -Self Titled •N Sync -No Sthngs Attached Epic/550 63634 (pro single) -H Arista 14642 (pro single) -N Zomba 0124 144 168 (CD Track) -N 8 6 11 IWANNA KNOW 42 40 4 KEEPIN' IT REAL 75 70 24 SLEEPLESS Joe -My Name Is Joe D-Cru -Self Titled Jann Arden -Blood Red Cherry Jive 44174 (CD Track) -N Dexter 99057 0007 ICD Track) UnuiversaR ILICI 1F2E157 527 (pro single) -J 9 7 11 GET DowN 43 47 24 ITRY 76 69 23D 84-4 -Self Titled re Macy Gray -On How Life Is Chantal Kreviazuk -Colour Moving And Still Columbia 80486 (pro single) -H Epic 69490 (CD Track) -H Columbia 80391 (comp 951 -H 10 10 5 DOESN'T REALLY MATTER 44 56 2 KRYPTONITE 77 41 8 SOMETHING TO SAY Janet Jackson -Nutty Professor II The Klumps 3Doors Down -Better Life Def Jam 314 542 522 (CD Track) -J Republic 012 153 920 (pro single) -J IBro2n- (Kpraonsing. NreA)- N 17 11 BACK HERE 45 55 20 SAY MY NAME 78 NEW HERE COMES THE SUNSHINE BB Mak -Sooner Or Later Destiny's Child -The Writing On The Wall Love Inc. -WA Hollywood 622602 (pro single) -J Sony 69870 (pro single) -H Vik 77890 (pro single) -N 12 14 2 JUMPIN' JUMPIN' 46 50 7 LISTEN TO MY HEART 79 71 33 IF 1 A1. Oestinys Child -Writing On The Wall Jacynthe -N/A TNaertiweaMa eicl3e0a1n4-4Plaps(snesngingerie) F Columbia 69870 (pro single) -H ELM (pro single) -N ory 27 7 Ell WONDERFUL 47 45 23 BETTER MAN 80 77 40 THATS THE WAY IT IS Everclear -Songs From American Movies J.Gaines bSoul Attorneys -Another Day Celine Dion -All The Way... A Decade Of Songs Capitol 97061 (Cd Track) P Epic 80428 (comp 95) -H Epic 63760 (pro single) -H 14 5 13 THE ONE 48 38 17 NO ONE DOES IT BETTER 81 78 45 BEFORE YOU Backstreet Boys -Millennium soulDecision -Title Track Chantal Kreviazuk -Colour Moving And Still Jive/Zomba 41672 (CD Track) -N Universal 314 542 068 (pro single) -J Columbia 80391 Ipro single) -H 18 5 OLE OLE 49 39 17 THONG SONG 82 80 45 IKNEW ILOVED YOU 11:30 -Self Titled Sisqo -Unleash The Dragon Savage Garden -Affirmation Aquarius 00593 (CD Track) -F Universal 314 546 816 (pro single) - Columbia 63711 (pro single) -H 16 25 3 DANCE it SHOUT 50 48 5 MY MUSIC@WORK 83 79 17 IBELONG TO YOU Shaggy-Hot Shot Tragically Hip -Music@Work Lenny Kravitz 5 MCA 12096 (CD Track) -J Universal 012 159 006 (pro single/ -J Virgin 45605 (CD Track) -F 17 12 15 THERE YOU GO 51 53 7 ITHINK GOD CAN EXPLAIN 84 74 19 THIS TIME AROUND Pink -Can't Take Me Home Splendor -Halfway Down The Sky mHaenrscounry-3T1it4le5T6rak2c716 (pm single) LaFace 26062 (Promo CD) -N Columbia 69144 (CD Track) -H 18 11 11 THE REAL SLIM SHADY 52 49 13 IS SHE A LOT LIKE ME 85 81 28 ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY Eminent -The Marshall Mathers LP Luba -Bitter To The Sweet Kid Rock -Devil Without ACause Aftermath 069 490 629 (Promo CD) -J Azure (pro single) Atlantic 83119 (pro single) -P 19 24 2 IWILL LOVE AGAIN 53 NEW COUNTRY GRAMMAR 86 84 22 OTHERSIDE Lara Fabian -Self Titled Nelly -Country Grammar Red Hot Chili Peppers -Californication Epic 69053 (CD Track) -H Universal 012 157 743 (CD Track) -J Warner 47386 (pro single) -P 20 13 9 BOOM 54 NEW WHY DIONT YOU CALL ME? 87 86 33 IF YOU SLEEP Trinket -Set To Explode Macy Gray -On How Life Is Tal Bachman - Tal Bachman RCA 67926 (pro single) -N Epic 69490 (pro single) -H Columbia 67956 (comp 93) -H 21 16 29 EVERYTHING YOU WANT 55 52 4 SIMPLE KIND OF IJFE 88 87 66 STEAL MY SUNSHINE Vertical Horizon -Vertical Horizon No Doubt -Return Of Saturn Len -You Can't Stop The Bum Rush RCA 678182 (comp 58) -N lnterscope 069 490 441 (pro single) -J Work 69528 (pro single) -H Iffe 22 19 15 BROADWAY 56 63 24 IWILL BE WAITING 89 88 31 SHOW ME THE MEANING Goo Goo Dolls -Dizzy Up The Gir1 D- Cru -Self Titled Backstreet Boys •Millennium Wamer Bros 47058 (CD Track) -P Dexter (CD Track) Jive 41672 (CD Track) -N 28 Nea 5 00H ITS KINDA CRAZY 57 61 20 MAMBOLEO 90 92 31 FALLS APART soulDecision -No One Does It Better Elissa - Mucho Mambo Sugar Ray -14:59 Universal 314 542 068 (pro single) -J Popular 83320 (CD Track) -F Atlantic 83151 (pro single) -P 24 20 15 OOPS! ... IDID IT AGAIN 58 57 9 PRIDE 91 93 41 LOVE WINS EVERYTIME Britney Spears - Osos( ...IDid It Again Simon Collins -All Of VVho You Are McMaster &James -Self Titled PA A Zomba 44175 (CD Track) -N WEA 80904 (promo CO) -P Vik 51780 (comp 56) -N 25 22 7 LOOK AT US NOW 59 54 23 THANK YOU 92 95 35 WHAT A GIRL WANTS Satina -Dance Has 2000 McMaster Er James -Self Titled Christina Aguilera -Self Titled Popular 23383331(CD Track) -F ViK 51780 (pro ongle) -N RCA 67690 (CD Track) -PI 26 26 11 IWANNA BE WITH YOU 60 51 20 YOU SANG TO ME 93 94 40 AMAZED Mandy Moore -Title Track Marc Anthony -Marc Anthony Lonestar -Lonely Grill Columbia 62195 (Pro single) -H Columbia 69726 (pro single) -H BNA 67762 (comp 51729) -N 27 30 20 BE WITH YOU 61 37 25 CANT STOP 94 97 42 GET IN LINE Enrique Iglesias -Enrique Jacksoul -Sleepless Barenaked Ladies -King Of The Hill O.S.T. lnterscope 069 480 540 (CD Track) -J ViK 68993 (pro single) -N Elektra 62441 (comp 412) -P 28 31 7 DANCE TONIGHT 62 33 12 GRADUATION 95 98 41 LEARN TO FLY Lucy Pearl -Self Titled Vitamin C- Vitamin C Too Fighters -There Is Nothing Left To Lose EMI 78059 (CD Track) 78059 -F Elektra 62406 (CD Track) -P RCA 67892 (pro single) -N 29 NEW COME ON OVER (ALL IWANT IS YOU) 63 NEW SOULS 96 100 36 RHYHM DIVINE Christina Aguilera -Self Titled Chantal Kreviazuk -Colour Moving And Still Enrique Iglesias -Enrique RCA 67690 (CD Track) -N Columbia 80391 (pro single) -H lnterscope 369 480 540 (Pro single) -J 30 46 2 NEVER BE THE SAME 64 59 23 TATTOOED 97 99 38 BLUE Melanie C. -Northern Star Dahmnait Doyle •Hyperdramatic Eiffel 65 -Europop Virgin (pro single) -F 65 60 26 WHEN6 (pro single) -F Popular 820002 (pro single) •F 31 29 8 CHANGE YOUR MIND 98 82 19 ANOTHER DUMB BLONDE Sister Hazel -Fortress Shania Twain - Corne On Over (Rembies) Hoku -Snow Day OST Universal (pro single) -J Mercury/Universal -314-536-003-J lnterscope 069 490 598 (comp 4039) -J 32 35 20 CRASH AND BURN 66 66 19 SHADES OF GREY 99 85 23 PRIVATE EMOTION Savage Garden -Affirmation Amanda Marshall -Tuesdays Child Ricky Martin -Ricky Martin Columbia 63711 (pro single) -H Epic 80380 (pro single) •H C2/Columbia 69891 (comp 981 -II 33 21 6 COULD IHAVE THIS KISS FOREVER 67 68 24 MARIA MARIA 100 91 40 THEN THE MORNING COMES W.HoustorVE.Iglesias -Greatest Hits Santana -Supernatural Smash Mouth - Astro Lounge Arista 14626 (CD Track) -N BMG 19080 (CD Track) -N lnterscope 6601 (pro single) -J 34 23 15 ITURN TO YOU Christina Aguilera -Christina Aguilera RCA 67690 (CD Track) -N RPM - Monday August 7 2000 -9 ,e1 LIM T'OF' 30 DANCE Compiled from a national sample of radio playlists and DJ pool reports

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5 6 3 DO IT TO ME AGAIN 15 15 13 KILLER 25 28 12 Wjinxï COME TO PARTY Soul Searchers ATB Antonie Clamaran/Discoland Sugarfoot/Select Popular -F jc usic 6 5 7 KOOTCHY 16 18 2 CHOCOLATE SENSATION 26 24 13 TIINYAGAIN Armand Van Helden Loleatta Holloway Aaliyah SPG -J ANW/Unidisc Virgin - F 10 8 EVERYBODY 17 17 7 THE REAL SLIM SHADY 27 22 13 BINGO BANGO Progress feat. Boy Wuncla Eminem Basement Jasa Mercury -J Interscope -J XL 8 7 3 MR. DEVIL 18 20 3 MY HEART GOES BOOM 28 23 16 MY FEELING Big Time Charlie French Affair Junior Jaxx Hi Bias/Song RCA/BMG -N SPG -J 11 8 MUSIC ALL OVER THE WORLD 19 21 3 SYNTHS Et STRINGS 29 26 11 MOVIN' TOO FAST DJ Rene Yomanda Artful Deger Popular -F Universal - XL 10 3 8 SEXBOMB 20 25 11 RISE 30 30 13 BACK IN MY LIFE Tom Jones Er Mousse 1 Eddie AmadoriD Gordon Alice DeeJay Attic/Oasis Universal -J Isba

01 Y, TOP 30 Rock REpORT I, 1 a Compiled from a national sample of rock radio playlists

TW LW WO AUGUST 7, 2000 MI 3 9 WONDERFUL 11 11 6 PAINTED ON MY HEART 1131 26 2 LIGHT YEARS Evert lear The Cult Pearl Jam Capitol -P Universal -J Epic -H 2 2 12 MY MUSIC AT WORK 16 5 PROMISE 22 19 6 RIDING WITH THE KING The Tragically Hip Eve 6 BB King w/ E. Clapton Universal -J Iggh.ea RCA -N Warner -P MI 5 7 CALIFORNICATION BB 20 2 CASUAL VIEWIN' 23 NEW BREATHE Red Hot Chili Peppers 54-40 Nickleback Warner Bros -P Columbia -H JIM EMI -F 4 7 7 SMILE 14 12 8 SATELLITE BLUES 24 17 11 IT'S MY LIFE Wide Mouth Mason AC/OC Bon Joui Warner Bros -P Elektra -P Island -J 5 4 14 SOUR GIRL Ea 18 3 WAKE UP TO THE SUN 25 24 14 IDISAPPEAR Stone Temple Pilots Limblitter Metallica Warner -P Universal -J Warner Bros -P 8 1 12 WITH ARMS WIDE OPEN 16 14 7 ABSOLUTELY 26 23 12 BROADWAY Creed Nate Clays Goo Goo Dolls Wind-Up -H 550 Music -H Warner Bros -P 7 6 18 KRYPTONITE 17 13 7 ALIVE 27 25 18 SETTLE 3Doors Down Edwin Headstones Universal -J Epic - H Universal -J 8 8 11 THIEF 18 15 3 AMERICAN PSYCHO 28 NEW LOSER COur Lady Peace Met Treble Charger 3Doors Down Columbia -H Nettwerk -F Universal -J 5 10 10 STRANGE DAYS 19 21 2 YOU'RE A GOD 29 27 10 JUDITH Matthew Good Band Universal -J Vertical Horizon A Perfect Circle link RCA -N Virgin -F 10 9 15 BENT 20 22 7 BABY, COOL YOUR JETS 30 28 20 MORE Matchbox Twenty Jet Set Satellite J. Englishman Warner Bros -P Nettwerk -F Warner Bros. -P

mi'/OrA TOP 30 CouNTRy Albums

TW LW WO AUGUST 7, 2000 Ill 3 45 DIXIE CHICKS NB 17 47 ANNE MURRAY 21 22 127 DIXIE CHICKS Fly What AWonderful World Wide Open Spaces Monument-69678-H EMI-70932-F Monument-68195-H 2 1 35 FAITH HILL 12 8 16 THE WILKINSONS 22 11 8 DWIGHT YOAKAM Breathe Hero Er Now dwightyoakamacoustic.net Warner Bros-47373-P Giant-24 736-P Reprise-47714 P 3 2 139 SHANIA TWAIN 16 159 SHANIA TWAIN 28 53 KENNY ROGERS Come On Over ,FtLF) The Woman In Me She Rides Wild Horses Mercury/Universal-314 536 003-J Mercury-314 522 886-J Navarre Canada-30004-F 4 4 56 LONESTAR 14 15 2 RASCAL FLATTS 24 23 34 TOBY KEITH Lonely Gril Self-titled How Do You Like Me Now? BNA-67762-N Lyric Street-6501 1-H Dreamvvorks/Universal-450964-J 5 5 9 LEE ANN WOMACK 18 15 JULIAN AUSTIN 25 20 13 VINCE GILL IHope You Dance Back In Your Life Let's Make Sure We Kiss Goodbye 'et MCA Nashville-088 179 099-J ViK/BMG-43216-89942-N MCA-088 170 098-J 6 9 4 BILLY GILMAN 16 19 9 ADAM GREGORY 26 24 16 AMANDA STOTT One Voice The Way I'm Made Self-titled Epic-62086-H Epic-80480-H WEA-80791-P 7 7 3 EVERLASTING LOVE SONGS 17 13 37 LEANN RIMES 27 25 17 TRISHA YEARWOOD Venous Artists Self-titled Real Live woman Universal-170137-J Curb/EMI-77947-F MCA-088 170 102-J 8 NEW ULTIMATE CLASSIC COUNTRY 18 12 10 ERIC HEATHERLY 28 30 14 COLLIN RAYE Various Artists Swimming In Champagne Tracks WF_A-38771-P Mercury-170124-J Epic-69995-H 10 5 STEVE EARLE 19 14 62 TIM McGRAW Transcendental Blues Place In The Sun Epic-91380-H Curb/EMI-7 7942-f 10 6 20 GEORGE STRAIT 20 21 37 ALAN JACKSON latest greatest stranest hits Under The Influence MCA Nashville-088 170 100-J Arista Nashville-18892-N 10 - RPM - Monday August 7, 2000

sweets, the swells, the pathos, passion and whistling which here, remarkably allows for a rootsy emotion that keeps the listener on the different spin on some real favourites like edge of the seat. She is affectionately known Autumn Leaves, Sweet Georgia Brown, in her hometown as "Metro Moncton's Queen Whispering, After You've Gone and You Took of Country." This is the follow-up to her debut Advantage of Me. He also does abeautiful job for the Loggerhead label and there's a on Latin works like Tico Tico and One-Note noticeable shift in direction, more of afree spirit Samba. The CD was recorded at Steve and alocked-in confidence, which is apositive Sherman Productions in Toronto. Gain is one. (Heart Went) Boom, a song she wrote professionally backed by keys, bass and with Claude Melanson, was the first single drums, which enhance rather than compete taken from the album, which gained her solid with his performance. All tracks are two-parts airplay across the country. Those Were The Cancon (AP). If you're in the market for a Days, the follow-up, written by Murray, whistler, Gain lives in Pickering, Ontario. Call Melanson and Keith Brown, is already him at 905-420-0019. -WG garnering important spins at country radio and the orchestra sufficient to the task of segueing impressive chart action. Murray and Melanson mostly listening pleasure but we're not sure also teamed up to write Thing Called Love how it will sell without airplay and the likelihood which should be considered for a single of such could be remote. Granted, the work is release. That powerful emotion pull is also broken down into 22 tracks but individually nicely worked into End Of The Line, written by they're not strong. Hopefully our Murray, Melanson and Mario Robichaud, and recommendation will carry some weight. -BW Send My Heart The Bill (For Your Mistake), a song written by Murray, Melanson, Brown, KENNY BUTTERILL - Country/Pop Robichaud and Danny Maillet. A pristine, tight No One You Know production by Jeff Nystrom, recorded at Little NBS-757 House Studio in Hudson, Quebec. -WG Armed with what's described as "an earthy, inviting" voice, this Canadian now living in California, impacts immediately with his straight-forward rootsy technique that teases MARY SCHNEIDER ClassicYodelling the ear. His voice, his projection and his SERIAL JOE -Rock Yodelling The Classics homespun material gives the listener the Self-titled KCM-6650 (KOCH) feeling of having been there before. Critics are Aquarius-00592-F For most North Americans, yodelling is Just to show that good things do come from just a little left of centre however, when they wedded to the image of a lonesome cowboy Newmarket, Ontario, Serial Joe is back with a soothing restless cattle by singing "I laid the new album (sort of) to follow up on their old lady too" or something like that. In fact, impressive and highly successful (double yodelling is a highly structured and classical platinum) debut on the Aquarius label. The art form far removed from such new world skeptics out there might suggest that the four banalities. European favourite Mary Schneider lads may have rushed into this one a tad too is a bona fide champion of it and turns her quickly, but there's no time like the present to attention here to a mixed programme of capitalize on their obvious street appeal. It's DANNY GAIN -Jazz/Whistler classical and light classic favourites. Assisted also important to note that some of the tracks Listnin' Whistlin' by a full choir, the Sydney, Australia on this abbreviated record will be merged with A jazz whistler is a little unusual, if not rare. International Orchestra and members of her tracks from their first record for their upcoming Toots Thieleman did it afew years ago and so family she sings and yodels the music of twenty American release on the Epic label.The Serial did Ron McCroby. Roger Whittaker, although composers on twelve tracks. They include Joe sound is nothing strikingly new — a not jazz, peppered up his recordings with Rossini, Bizet, Offenbach, Ketelbey (not standard set of guitar chords, pumped-up bass incredible whistle inserts. Danny Gain can surprising), Brahms, Beethoven and even, lines, and reasonably unadorned drums — it's move to the front of the class with this Sousa (very surprising). There's nothing nothing pretty but it works. This album actually compare Butterill to other recording artists. He's not a clone. A second listen will stamp exceptionally entertaining package of gimmicky about the performance. Indeed, contains just six new tracks, once again his own musical signature firmly with the instrumentals (he regards his whistle as an Tosselli's Serenade for example, is charming produced by cohort Dave 'Rave' Ogilvie. listener. His material, his touch of blues and instrument). Those commercials and/or jingles and to hear aSousa piccolo obligato yodelled Silently Screaming is one of the poppier tracks that laid-back vocal personality that's so radio where awhistler is used, that whistle probably is actually quite stirring. An excellent album the group has written, and is an obvious lead belongs to Gain. The material here is well- that warrants front racking. -BW single choice. Out Of Hand is afairly standard friendly should open the door to both country and A/C formatted stations. How Far Can We weathered traditional jazz offerings. Whistling rock track, although it doesn't contain the clear- can be shrill and uncomfortable to the ear. But cut hook one radio programmers might want. Go, taken as the first single and featuring Don .1 Gain uses his like an instrument, as ear- Absence Of Mind has a tasty Korn-esque Jones on mouth harp, will prop open that door, abouncy, summer offering that's just the tip of pleasing as a picolo (he studied clarinet which kl el 11 guitar riff, and sounds about as down and dirty gave him the training he needed to read music as Serial Joe can get. What I See has another the iceberg. There's a bit of sameness, but Keeping Canada's music industry and understand song structures). Don't decent hook in the chorus, although it's not that's what creates the appeal for this modern informed for more than 36 years mention novelty to Gain. He's serious about the most distinctive track the band has done, troubadour as he romps through his take on politics and life in general, much of it sounding despite the mixing work by Tom Lord-Alge. Another Time is another true head-banger, very personal, like Don't Worry Now My Son, although this one veers more into Metallica Our Liberty, Back To Canada, Balsam Lake ALBUM PICK territory than Korn. But False Design again and Where's The Bride. The latter two are standouts with an effective mandolin touch by drifts into that Korn-type territory of deep, dark WIDE MOUTH MASON -Rock heavy rock, although the chorus tends to lift Peter Morrison. Princess Diana, written one Stew year before her death, is exceptional. The things up a tad. Following the six new cuts, W EA-83774-P there's a newly-remixed version of their hit, production by Dauod Shaw and James The lead single from Wide Mouth Mason's new album, Stew, is called Smile, and it is a Mistake, specifically designed for American Crandell is just loose enough to add further great track. If this song doesn't become a huge hit at radio, then there's something very listeners. Then there's some previously enhancement to Butterill's vocal property. He wrong with radio programmers. But Smile is one of several terrific tracks on this record, is also heard on acoustic guitar. There are no unreleased stuff, including the Brilliant Beast which confirms the fact that Wide Mouth Mason are one of the brightest young bands in MAPL logos, but it's assumed all tracks are Mix of Face Down, the MetalDog Mixes of the country. What's nice about WMM is that, unlike seemingly every other young band in Should Have Been Mine and Deep, Jim three-parts Cancon (MAL). The album was the business, the trio of Shaun Verreault, Earl Pereira and Safwan Javed don't just crank recorded in the US. Contact: Kelly Mulvey fone/ LaMort's Absinthe Mix of Absence Of Mind, up the volume and write adozen different variations of the same four chords. WMM seem and Malhavoc's 'Help Please Send Bobo' Mix fax 519-451-0895. -WG to remember what old time rock 'n roll is, and that it was primarily based in the blues, of What I See. Worth noting is the imaginative another little fact that a number of today's bands seem to have forgotten. Watching the cover art by Canada's cartoonist extraordinaire band recently at their Toronto showcase at Lee's Palace, it's easy to be caught up in the Todd McFarlane. A strong continuation in what infectious nature of the music and the obvious joy with which the band plays. Rather than is turning out to be an impressive Canadian writing endless braying dirges about teen success story. -RR angst, WMM are content to strut along on a series of funky riffs and hook-filled tunes, all of them made that much more uplifting by TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA -Opera Shaun Verreault's almost-boyish voice. The (maybe) 13 songs here are like rapid-fire fixes —only Beethoven's Last Night acouple of them range beyond four minutes Lava/Atlantic-83319-P — and they all have that familiar funkified, Not sure what to prognosticate for this. The bluesy feel to them. These guys should have Trans-Siberian Orchestra, which is probably been born in Memphis rather than best described as an electronic/symphonic Saskatchewan. Alongside the obvious ensemble, presents a concert rendition of a favourite Smile (which is about as close to a work that could and, we suggest, should DENISE MURRAY -Country standard pop/rock song as the group has), eventually become afull scale traditional opera. Under The Moon there's a number of other solid tunes here, On the last night of Beethoven's life he is Loggerhead/Universal-08919-0700-J including Who's There, Bushi Su, Change, offered immortality in exchange for the oblivion New Brunswicker Murray is the epitome of the delightfully dischordant Mad Doctor, he bluesy pop of Ease Your Mind, and closing of his works. We'll say no more here since country. Named best country artist of 1999 at track Fa Na Na (which sounds like an Ot s riff). Given their age, and the already mature there's an excellent accompanying libretto. the East Coast Music Awards and nominated nature of their music, the future is so br'ght for WMM, they should be wearing welding Simply ponder over what ever happened to his for numerous CCMA and Big Country Awards masks. -RR Tenth Symphony. The singers are strong and over the past couple of years, Murray has the RPM - Monday August 7, 2000 - 11

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IDid It Again Dave Matthews Band -Under The Destiny's Child -Writing On The Wall Joe -My Name Is Joe Destiny's Child -Writing On The Wall Jennifer Lopez -On The 6 Doors -Best Of Mission Impossible 2- OST Sting -Brand New Day Perfect Circle - Mer De Noms Macy Gray -On How Life Is Sync -No Strings Attached Bon Jovi -Crush Morcheeba -Fragments Of Freedom kd Lang -Invincible Summer 'N Sync -No Strings Attached S Club 7- Self Titled Everclear -Songs From An American Canibus -2000 B.C. Nils Landgren -5000 Miles Mamma Mia -OST Cat Stevens -Very Best Of Bob Marley -Legend Lucy Pearl -Lucy Pearl Lennie Gallant -Live Bob Marley -Legend Christina Aguilera -Self Titled Creed -Human Clay Ruff Ryders -Volume 2 Treble Charger -Wide Awake Bored Lara Fabian - Lara Fabian Jeff Buckley -Grace Dr. Dre -2001 Destiny's Child -Writing On The Wall Sons Of Maxwell -Sailors Story Glorious Queen 100th -V/A Lana Fabian -Lara Fabian Bebel Gilberto - Tanto Tempo Abba -Gold Tracy Chapman -Telling Stories Another Spin Around The -Edwin Fleetwood Mac -Rumors Jurassic 5- Quality Control Toni Braxton -The Heat *NJ Sync -No Strings Attached Celine Dion -All The Way Al Green -Very Best Of Matchbox Twenty -Mad Season Limp Bizkit -Significant Other Bon Jovi -Crush Jay Z -Life And Times Of S Carter 3 Enrique Iglesias -Enrique Carl Cox Presents -Various Artists Moby -Play Sons Of Maxwell -Live At Tim's House Steely Dan -Two Against Nature Barry White -All Time Greatest Hits HMV TIMER AttikWeid. HMV HMV 1,C111S•Y111,.5•Erm 166 NORSEMAN STREET -Toronto WEST EDMONTON MALL MONTREAL QUEEN STREET -TORONTO Eminem -Marshall Mathers LP Eminem -Marshall Mathers LP 14 leme Festival Inter. -World Various Moby -Play Moby -Play 3 Doors Down -Better Life Eminem -Marshall Mathers LP Sting -Brand New Day Moby -Moby To The Max Britney Spears -Oops! IDid It Again Moby -Play Eminem -Marshall Mathers LP The Corrs -In Blue Creed -Human Clay Mission Impossible 2- OST Creed -Human Clay Nutty Professor 2:The Klumps -OST Moby -Moby Songs Treble Charger -Wide Awake Bored Nutty Professor II:The Klumps -OST Everclear -Songs From An American Sting -Brand New Day Cafe Del Mar 7- Various Artists Best Of 80's Modern Rock -Various Destinys Child -Writing On The Wall R.H.C.P. -Californication Abba -Gold BB King/E.Clapton -Riding With Finger Eleven -Greyest Of Blue Skies Dr. Dre -2001 Britney Spears -Oopst IDid It Again Buena Vista Social Club -Serf Titled Dr. Dre -2001 Britney Spears -Oops! IDid It Again Treble Charger -Wide Awake Bored Jah Tken Fakoly -Mangercratie Jurassic 5- Quality Control Macy Gray -On How Life Is "N Sync -No Strings Attached Wide Mouth Mason -Stew Finger Eleven -Greyest Of Blue Skies Bon Jovi -Crush Reggae Hits -Various Artists Ay Cooder -Buena Vista Social Everclear -Songs From An American Dance Hits 2000 -Various Artists Santana -Supernatural Bob Marley -Legend Dimitri From Paris -Night At The R.H.C.P. -Calrfornication Blink 182 -Enema Of The State Dr. Dre -2001 Richard Ashcroft -Alone With *N Sync -No Strings Attached Kid Rock -History Of Rock Bloodhound Gang -Hooray For BB King/E.Clapton -Riding With Bebel Gilberto - Tanto Tempo Mamma Mis -OST Dr. Dre -2001 Enrique Iglesias -Enrique Everclear -Songs From An American Eminem -Marshall Mathers LP 3 Doors Down -Better Life Nutty Professor 2:The Klumps -OST Destiny's Child -Writing On The Wall Britney Spears -Oops! IDid It Again R.H.C.P. -Californication Everclear -Songs From An American Dance Hits 2000 -Various Artists St. Germain -Tourist Tragically Hip -Music @Work (Ltd) Nutty Professor 2:The Klumps -OST Mission Impossible 2- OST Eve 6- Horrorscope Reggae Hits -Various Artists R.H.C.P. -Calrfornication MC Mario -Sun Factory Beenie Man -Art & Life Whitney Houston -Greatest Hits Papa Roach -Infest Cafe Del Mar 7- Various Artists Macy Gray -On How Life Is Santana -Supernatural Nelly -Country Grammar Kid Rock -History Of Rock The Corrs -In Blue Lucy Pearl -Lucy Pearl Reggae Hits -Various Artists Ruff Ryders -Volume 2 Ruff Ryders -Volume 2 Reggae Hits -Various Artists Creed -Human Clay Chubut Mix 2000 -Various Artists Papa Roach -Infest Matchbox Twenty -Mad Season Bob Marley -Legend Enrique Iglesias -Enrique Bon Jovi -Crush Bon Jovi -Crush Destiny's Child -Writing On The Wall BB King/E.Clapton -Riding With Sting -Brand New Day Moby -Play Nelly -Country Grammar Sting -Brand New Day Pink -Can't Take Me Home U2 -Best Of 1980 -90 J.Page/Black Crowes -At The Greek Eve 6- Horrorscope Treble Charger -Wide Awake Bored Macy Gray -On How Life Is Mission Impossible 2- OST Paul Van Dyke -Out There & Back Matthew Good Band -Beautiful Marc Anthony -Marc Anthony Nutty Professor 2:The Klumps -OST Abba -Gold Matchbox Twenty -Mad Season Bon Jovi -Crush Mission Impossible 2- OST Ruff Ryders -Volume 2 Creed -Human Clay soulDecision -No One Does It Better The Cons -In Blue B4 -4 - Self Titled U2 -Best Of 1980 -90 Blink 182 -Enema Of The State Punk 0 Rama V5 -Various Artists Marc Anthony -Marc Anthony Our Lady Peace -Happiness Is Not Whitney Houston -Greatest Hits Santana -Supernatural Richard Ashcroft -Alone With Enrique Iglesias -Enrique Lib Kim -Notorious K.I.M. St. Germain -Tourist Jurassic 5- Quality Control The Corrs -In Blue Sync -No Strings Attached Nickleback -State Lucy Pearl -Lucy Pearl Housemix 2- Various Artists Marc Anthony -Marc Anthony Best Of 80's Modern Rock -Various Ruff Ryders -Volume 2 Communicate -Various Artists Enrique Iglesias -Enrique Toni Braxton -The Heat Pure Dance 5- Various Artists I I Top 100 COs

Record Distributor Codes: Compiled from retail and radio station reports. BMG N EMI -F Universal Indicates biggest mover Polygram -Q Sony -H Warner -P

TW W WO AUGUST 7, 2000 MAPL: Indicates album has some Cancon 1 1 lo EMINEM 35 35 4 RUFF RYDERS 68 41 11 PEARL JAM Marshall Mathers Lp (Interscopel 069 490 629 -J Ruff Ryders Volume II Onterscope) 069 490 625 -J Binaural (Epic) 63665 -H

MI 5 11 BRITNEY SPEARS 36 42 8 MC MARIO PRES. SUN FACTORY 69 54 24 HOUSEMIX 2000 (lops! IDid It Again IJiveaemba) 44175 -N Various Artists (Sony) 24069 -H Various Artists (Universal) 314 541 291 -J

6 3 NUTTY PROFESSOR II: THE KLUMPS 37 27 62 BLINK 182 70 56 10 PAUL SIMON Various Artists (Def Jam) 314 542 522 -J Enema Of State Universal) 11950 -J Greatest Hits (Warner Bros I47721 -P

4 10 44 CREED 38 43 11 WHITNEY HOUSTON 71 48 7 SINEAD O'CONNOR Human Clay Mind Up/Epic) 91269 -H Greatest Hits lArista) 14626 -N Faith 8Courage 83337 (Atlantic) -P

MI 8 2 THE CORRS 39 NEW 80'S MODERN ROCK 72 63 63 BACKSTREET BOYS In Blue Rava/Atlantic) 83352 P Various Artists (EMI] 268420 -F Millennium (Arista) 41672 -N

6 7 60 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 40 45 9 PURE DANCE 5 73 53 23 yTV BIG FUN PARTY MIX Californication Marner Bros.( 47386 -P Various Artists (Universal) 314 541 730 -J Various Artists (Universal) 314 541 317 -J

7 3 44 STING 41 52 46 MATTHEW GOOD BAND 74 58 12 GLADIATOR/2000 O.S.T. Brand New Day (MN) 0694904432 -J Beautiful Midnight lUniversal) 53786 -J Various Mists (Dacca) 289 467 094 -J

8 19 7 BON JO VI 42 25 5 RICHARD ASHCROFT 75 75 16 SONIQUE Crush 314 542 474 -J Alone With Everybody (Virgin) 49494 F Hear My Cry )Republic) 012 156 247 -J

9 4 22 MOBY 43 26 49 CHRISTINA AGUILERA 76 69 5 BUSTA RHYMES Play (V2) -N Self Titled IfiCA) 67690 -N Anarchy (Elektrar 62517 -P

10 2 3 EVERCLEAR 44 44 59 DIANA KRALL 77 55 19 JANN ARDEN Songs From An American Movie (Capitol) 97061 -F VVhen ILook (Verve) IMP!) 304 -J Blood Red Cherry (Universal) 012 157 527 -J

11 9 7 BB KING a ERIC CLAPTON 45 33 8 HOUSEMIX 2 78 65 19 JONI MITCHELL Riding With The King 47612 IReprise) -P Various Artists lUniversa)) 314 541 757 -J Both Sides Now (Warner) 47620 -P

12 NEW TREBLE CHARGER 46 34 7 CHILLOUT MIX 2000 79 74 16 NO DOUBT Wide Awake Bored (VS) 77599 -N Various Artists lAvala) 49872 -N Return Of Saturn (Interscope) 369 490 441 -J

13 13 26 MACY GRAY 47 39 6 DEFTONES 80 77 7 GONE IN 60 SECONDS OST On How Life is (EPIC) 69490-H White Pony (Maverick) 47667 -P Various Artists (Island) 314 542 793 -J

14 18 19 *N SYNC 48 46 46 KID ROCK 81 76 37 CELINE DION No Strings Attached (Jive/Zomba) 44168 •N Devil Without A Cause (Atlantic) 83119 -P All The Way.A Decade Of Songs lEpic) 63760 - H

NB 23 53 DESTINY'S CHILD 49 47 22 AQUA 82 79 9 IRON MAIDEN The Writing On The Wall (Sony) 69870 -H Aquarius (Universal) 012 157 305 -J Brave New World (EMI) 26605 -F

16 20 36 ENRIQUE IGLESIAS 50 29 6 kd LANG 83 80 19 VENGABOYS Enrique (Interscopel 069 480 540 -J Invincible Summer (Atlantic) 47605 -P Platinum Album (Isba/DEP) 5055

17 NEW FINGER ELEVEN 51 30 13 CHRIS SHEPPARD GROOVE STATION 6 84 83 28 siSQ0 Greyest Of Blue Skies (Wind Up) 91414 - Fi Various Artists Whole) 72525 - Unleash The Dragon 314 546 816 (Universal) -J

18 12 12 MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2O.S.T. 52 49 15 JOE 85 86 18 ICE CUBE Various Artists (Hollywood) 62244 -J My Name Is Joe (Jive) 44174 -N War Ei Peace Vol. 2)Virgin) -F

19 15 49 SANTANA 53 57 45 OUR LADY PEACE 86 88 18 ROMEO MUST DIE OST Supernatural (BMG) 190802 -N Happiness...Is not aFish (Columbia) 63707 -H Various Artists (Virgin) 49052 -F

20 16 9 KID ROCK 54 NEW NELLY 87 84 6 PUNK 0 RAMA 5 History Of Rock (Atlantic) 83314 -P Country Grammar lUniversal) 012 157 743 -J Various Artists 86588

21 24 10 MATCHBOX TWENTY 55 50 8 B4 -4 88 81 14 CYPRESS HILL Mad Season lAtlantic) 8339 -P 84 -4 IColumbia) 80486 -H Skull Et Bones (Sony) 69990 -H

22 22 10 REGGAE HITS 56 51 7 HOLLY COLE 89 82 36 MUCH DANCE 2000 Various Artists lUniversall 314 541 842 -J Romantically Helpless (Alert Music) 81037 (t ) Various Artists (Much) 24061 -F

23 17 43 MARC ANTHONY 57 38 4 LIL KIM 90 89 31 EIFFEL 65 Marc Anthony (Columbia) 69726 -H Notorious K.I.M. lAtiantic) 92840 -P Europop [Popular) 83316 -F

24 14 37 DR. DRE 58 59 58 LIMP BIZKIT 91 90 59 SARAH McLACHLAN 2331 (Aftermath/lnterscope) 90486 -J Significant Other Onterscope) 90335 -J Mirrorbail (Nettwerk) 6700 30140 -F

25 28 13 3DOORS DOWN 59 67 38 SAVAGE GARDEN 92 85 10 FAMILY VALUES TOUR 1999 ABetter Life (Republic) 012 153 920-J Affirmation 1Columbia) 63711 -H Various Artists )Geffen( 369 490 641 -J

26 NEW EVE 6 60 61 10 DON HENLEY 93 91 12 HANSON Horrrorscope IRCA) 67713 -N Inside Job (Warner Bros.) 47083 -P This Time Around (Island) 314 542 383 -J

Ea 40 7 TRAGICALLY HIP 61 62 6 NEXT 94 95 7 NOFX MusedMork 0121578742 )Universal) J Welcome II Nextacy (Arista) 14643 -N Pump Up The Varuum (Epitaph) 86584 -H

28 21 7 TRAGICALLY HIP à.ek 62 70 12 MAMMA MIA O.S.T. 95 94 80 BRITNEY SPEARS Music@Work (Ltd. Edition) 0121590062 [Universal) •T‘tIR) Various Artists (Universal) 314 543 115 -J Baby One More Time (Jive) 41651 -N

29 NEW WIDE MOUTH MASON 63 71 48 DIXIE CHICKS 96 98 31 S CLUB 7 Stew (WEA) 83774 -P gt, Fly (Monument) 69678 -H SClub 7(Universal) 543237 -J

30 11 14 TONI BRAXTON 64 73 23 SOULDECISION 97 87 134 SHANIA TWAIN The year ILaFace) 26069 -N No One Does It Better (Universal) 314 542 068 -J Come On Over (Mercury) 314 536 003 -J

31 32 10 LUCY PEARL 65 66 38 FAITH HILL 98 72 6 JURASSIC 5 Lucy Pearl (EMI) 78059 -F Breathe (Warner Brou.) 47373 -P Quality Control (InterscopeI 069 490 664 -J

32 37 4 DANCE HITS 2000 66 64 36 BIG SHINY TUNES 4 99 68 14 NEIL YOUNG Various Artists IPopular) 21383331- F Various Artists [Much) 306725 -F 41r Silver EGold (Reprise) 47305 -P 33 36 10 A PERFECT CIRCLE 67 60 21 BLOODHOUND GANG 100 96 43 CHANTAL KREVIAZUK Mer De Noms (Virgin) 49253 •F Hooray For Boobies (Universal) 069 490 455 -J Colour Moving And Still (Columbia) 80391 -H

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contributions to the promotion of Country Music VOCAL/1NSTRUMENTAL COLLABORATION TOMPKINS continued from page 3 Week, and their support of the artists on the awards OF THE YEAR SOCAN has always been particularly supportive of show, is simply immeasurable. Iknow that their ANNE MURRAY & DAWN LANGSTROTH the work of songwriters, and their sponsorship of energy plays apart in selling the records they market, Let There Be Love the Song of the Year Award -- as well as their support but they give constantly and selflessly on behalf of ELI BARSI & JOEL FEENEY IWill of a number of activities during Country Music country music as awhole. JOHN LANDRY & STACEY LEE Week, including the Guitar Pull, is gratefully Finally, at this point, I would like to My Heart Says Yes acknowledged. acknowledge all the media people who support NATALIE MacMASTER & ALISON KRAUSS CMT Canada -- continues to support our music, Canadian country music. The role of broadcasters, Get Me through December and they continue to play a supportive role in the newspaper and magazine writers and television SHIRLEY MYERS & CHAD BROCK multitude of activities that will come together in people is vital in keeping country music connected No One September during Country Music Week. As one of to its audience, rolling. RISING STAR AWARD our major sponsors, CMT plays asignificant part in Country music -- perhaps more than any other STEVE FOX kind of popular music -- connects directly with its our ongoing work, and we thank them for their ADAM GREGORY support. listeners on an emotional as well as intellectual level. TARA LYN HART On behalf of everyone at CCMA, Imust pay We are proud of our involvement with this music JOHN LANDRY special thanks to the major record companies, whose and we thank you for your involvement." AMANDA STOTT 2000 CCMA Award Nominees CHEVY FANS' CHOICE AWARD VIDEO OF THE YEAR JULIAN AUSTIN IWANT A MAN PAUL BRANDT Lace TERRI CLARK ROCK THIS COUNTRY SHANIA TWAIN Shania Twain THE WILKINSONS STUFF THAT MATTERS Tara Lyn Hart SINGLE OF THE YEAR TAKE THE MONEY & RUN JIMMY'S GOT A GIRLFRIEND Julian Austin The Wilkinsons THATS THE TRUTH ROCK THIS COUNTRY Paul Brandt Shania Twain STUFF THAT MATTERS TOP SELLING ALBUM Tara Lyn Hart BREATHE TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN Faith Hill Julian Austin COME ON OVER (Intl) WHEN IFOUND YOU Shania Twain Michelle Wright FLY Dixie Chicks ALBUM OF THE YEAR IN THE LIFE OF CHRIS GAINES ALL MY LIFE Garth Brooks Jim Witter LONELY GRILL BACK IN YOUR LIFE Lonestar Julian Austin FOREVER TOOK TOO LONG FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Julian Austin John Landry LISA BROKOP HERE AND NOW TERRI CLARK Calgary's Country 105 The Wilkinsons TARA LYN HART TARA LYN HART SHANIA TWAIN nominated for CMA Tara Lyn Hart MICHELLE WRIGHT CKRY-FM Country 105 in Calgary is afinalist in SOCAN SONG OF THE YEAR MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR two categories for this year's Country Music BACK IN YOUR LIFE JULIAN AUSTIN Association (CMA) Awards: medium market station Daniel LeBlanc & Julian Austin PAUL BRANDT of the year, and the morning show (The Odd Squad). Julian Austin CHRIS CUMMINGS The station's program director Phil Kallsen JOHNY LANDRY DADDY WON'T SELL THE FARM says "The nominations look great on Canada, Steve Fox & Robin Branda JAMIE WARREN Calgary and Country 105. What ahuge honour." Montgomery Gentry GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR Says Robyn Adair, co-host of The Odd Squad ROCK THIS COUNTRY BLUE RODEO Shania Twain & R.J."Muttn Lange "In an already exciting year for this format, this is a FARMER'S DAUGHTER Shania Twain personal highlight for me." LACE STUFF THAT MATTERS CKRY is the only Canadian radio station PRAIRIE OYSTER Dave Martin nominated for awards at this year's CMA Awards. THE WILKINSONS Tara Lyn Hart WHEN IFOUND YOU Michelle Wright, Sean Hosein, Dane Deviller Vince Roy releases Michelle Wright Mr. Fixit single Barrie, Ontario singer/songwriter Vince Roy is currently promoting the release of Mr. Fixit, which is included on athree-song CD that is now at country radio. Roy wrote the song with west coast writer John Peacox. Also included on the EP is Settle For A Dance, which he and Peacox wrote with Kenny Hess, who produced the EP, and What's Wrong With You, a song that was written by Hess, Randy Bachman and Ron Irving. All three tracks are three- parts Cancon (MAL). The tracks were recorded in Nashville. Born in Quebec and raised in Ontario, Roy has lived as far west as Vancouver where he became an important member of that city's music community. He is currently in Nashville putting the final touches Paul Brandt Tara Lyn Hart on his debut album. 14 -RPM - Monday August 7, 2000

Loggerhead artist releases second album plant, and as awaitress, and still, Murray continued to write songs, perform in local clubs, and hone her Denise Murray: Over the moon with Under The Moon musical skills. Part of that musical education was a weekly over ayear to learn how to walk again, Ihad therapy by Ron Rogers gig at alocal hotel, agig that wound up lasting for every day, Ihad shock treatments on my legs." more than eight years. While some artists may cringe The lead single, Boom, was out last fall, but New Part of that therapy involved music, not at the thought of playing the same tunes in the same Brunswick native Denise Murray has had to wait surprisingly. When her doctors learned that Murray venue night after night, Murray says it was the best until now for the release of her second album, Under liked to play the guitar, they encouraged the playing musical education she could have had, and allowed The Moon. The thinking is that good things take of the instrument as part of her therapy. Playing the her to meet plenty of interesting visitors. time, and Murray believes that the extra time taken "People would ask, 'Isn't that boring just to complete the album will be worth it. always playing in the same place?, and I'd say no, I "We got delayed afew times, you know how didn't mind it at all. Ihad the opportunity of meeting schedules work and everyone has different schedules people from all over the world. There were times to keep. Iwas hoping the record would have been when we'd go out and tour, and the hotel was more out earlier this year, we were hoping for April or than willing to work with us in that regard. But it's May, and now it's August. But I'm excited that it's great to have a steady gig like that. Times can be finally gonna happen." difficult for musicians in all genres, so Iwas lucky Murray is, in some ways, the epitome of to have that." country music. Married when she was still quite In 1993, Murray decided to find out how she young, Murray already had two children by the time stacked up with other musical artists, entering a she was 21. national country music talent show. Although she Like her fellow New Brunswick native, Julian finished in third place, behind future Canadian Austin, Murray was raised on acornucopia of music, country star Paul Brandt, the third place award including rock and roll. The east coast is known for provided further inspiration for her to seek out her its celtic music, of course, which certainly was a musical goals. part of her musical environment. But there were Two years later, Murray entered another numerous other musical genres that filled the Murray national talent showcase, this one sponsored by the household. Maritime Broadcasters, and somewhat surprising "When Iwas growing up, my mother had a herself, she won first prize. First prize turned out to radio on all the time, and it was mostly country be 100 hours of studio time and $10,000 worth of music. Ihad the Acadian roots and French music, equipment. Using those resources, along with the but then Ialso had an older brother and sister who support of SOCAN and FACTOR, Murray put listened to rock. But the way music is today, some together her first full-length independent CD. of that rock and roll stuff they were listening to then guitar enabled her to work through the ravages of "I pitched it to Keith Brown, who's now my could be country now —look at Julian (Austin) doing the syndrome. Eventually, she had something of a manager, and who worked out a distribution deal Take The Money And Run. Look at The Eagles —if triumphant return, singing and playing guitar at her they came out today, they wouldn't be considered high school graduation. MURRAY continued on page 18 4 what they were back then, they'd be considered Most artists tend to be infused with some sort country. And Ireally think that everything goes in of inspiration, and in Murray's case, her recovery Damned Old Rodeo cycles, and country music will come back again." from Gillian-Barre Syndrome provided her with the When Canadians west of the maritimes think inspiration to move on with her musical career. focusing for Steele of the east coast, they tend to think only of celtic "I guess after that whole thing, that's when I Montgomery Steele continues to pick up important music, the music made famous by the likes of the said to myself, 'Life really is what you make of it', spins for his release of Damned Old Rodeo, Rankins et al. Fact is, the east coast is home to a because Icould be gone today, having never had particularly south of the border. He made contact wide variety of music, everything from rock, to the chance. Nobody said this career would be easy, last week with Scott Davis, music director at KOF1 blues, to country, to celtic. but Ihad to take achance, and see where it could in Kalispell, Montana, a 100,000 wafter. Davis was Murray says she can't understand why go." on the air at the time of the call, but spent several Canadians outside the maritimes think of it strictly As is often the case with burgeoning young minutes interviewing Steele, inforrning him that his as ahaven for celtic music. But she says that country artists, Murray had to pay her dues, and then some, single, which was released nine months ago, is in music has been thriving in the region for years. in order to bring her musical ambitions to fruition. medium rotation at the station. "I think country has always been alive and Her day jobs included working in a fish packing kicking out here. Idon't know if that goes back to Steele, who lives in Dawson Creek, BC and house parties and gatherings, and people bringing who turned 42 on June 12, took the stage at the out the fiddles and guitars, starting off basically Warner Music releases Pouce Coupé Wee-B-Jammin Music Festival on June acoustically. Idon't know what it is, but Isee as Ultimate Classic Country 17 where he performed Damned Old Rodeo, The being alive and kicking for many years." Rancher and Red Wine Kisses. Bands such as the Like most country performers, Murray picked Alan Fletcher and his Warner Music Strategic Verna Charlton Band came all the way from Calgary up aguitar at an early age, and was aconstant source Projects dug into the vaults to come up with a2 CD to attend the northern BC event which is hosted by of musical entertainment for her family. Although 32-track compilation of country and pop cross-over Bernnie Steward who wrote Damned Old Rodeo. her specific goals were still unclear, it seemed certain hits that has already caused astir at retail. that she would be headed towards some sort of career Appropriately titled The Ultimate Classic Sean Hogan's road trip in the field of music. Country Collection, the package is released on promotes Angeline single But as is often the case, life has astrange way Warner's best selling double supersaver series. The of throwing large roadblocks into one's path. For CD carries asuggested list of $28.58 and is now in Angeline, Sean Hogan's latest single, has made rapid Murray, that roadblock came in the form of stores where retailers were quick to give it front- gains at country radio since its release eight weeks something called Gillian-Barre Syndrome, a rare rack prominence. ago and bullets up to #23 this week on the RPM neurological disorder that almost ended her life. Among the legendary artists included on the Country 100. The initial onset of the disease came almost release are Hank Snow (I'm Movin' On), Patsy Cline Hogan has just returned from three weeks on innocently, but it wasn't long before Murray was (I Fall To Pieces), Charlie Rich (Behind Closed the road which included aperformance at the Merritt laying in a hospital bed, unable to walk, and not Doors), Crystal Gayle (Don't It Make My Brown Mountain Music Festival. He also played the knowing if she might ever walk again. Eyes Blue), Willie Nelson (On The Road Again), a Calgary Stampede's Nashville North, the Dauphin "It'd started off as muscle spasms one week. duet of Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens (Streets CountryFest and the Carleton Jamboree plus one And then Iwoke up one morning, and Ihad ahard Of Bakersfield), Freddy Fender (Before The Next niters in Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatoon. Coming time getting out of bed. Within those 24 hours Iwas Teardrop Falls), Dolly Parton (I Will Always Love up is adate at the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, paralyzed — started from my toes, worked it's way You), Conway Twitty (Hello Darlin'), Marty Alberta. up, and Iwas paralyzed from the waist done in the Robbins (El Paso), Glen Campbell (Rhinestone Angeline, a Hogan original, is included on first 24 hours. The doctors explained to my parents Cowboy), Randy Travis (Forever And Ever, Amen), Hijacked his Barnstorm latest album which he that the casing around my nerves had cracked and Kenny Rogers (The Gambler), Johnny Cash (I Walk produced with Rick Hutt, this year's winner of a enflamed, which led to the paralysis. It took me well The Line), and more. Big Country award as producer of the year. COUNTRY 100 t Canada's Only National 100 Country Survey Artist/Album Title/Where to find it (Songwriter) Producer (Label) Record Distributor Codes: IMMIOP"-- Indicates biggest mover BMG -N EMI -F Universal -J Polygram -Q Sony -H Warner -P

TW LW WO August 7, 2000 1 1 13 WHAT ABOUT NOW 35 35 9 ONE VOICE 68 NEW BEST OF INTENTIONS Lonestar/Lonely Gril VCD track-N Billy Gilman/Title track/Pro single-H Travis Trite/Down The Road IGo/comp 357-H (T.Tritt) B.J.Walker Jr./T.7'M (Columbia) (A.Smith/A.Barker/R.Harbin) D.Huff (RNA) (0.Malloy/Don Cook)D.Malloy/D.Cook/B.Chancey (Epic) 2 2 21 IHOPE YOU DANCE 36 42 7 KISS THIS 69 65 9 THATS THE KIND OF MOOD I'M IN Lee Ann Womack W/Sons of Desert/Title track/pro sin Aaron Tippin/SeKtified/pro single-J Amanda Lee/Upcoming/pro single (M.D.SandereSillers) M.Wright (MCA) (A.Tippin/T.TippirVP.Douglas) TippinNVatson/Bradley (Lyric) (R.Giles/T.Nichols/G.Godard) G.Kavanagh (Boardwalk) 5 10 THATS THE WAY 37 38 12 WHEN YOU NEED MY LOVE 70 71 4 WAITIN' TABLES Jo Dee Messina1M Alright/pro single-F Darryl Worley/Hard Rain Don't Last/pro single-F Kelly Vohnn/A New Beginning/CD track (J.S.SherrilVKostas) T.McGraw/B.Gallimore (Curb) ID Worley/W.Varble) J.Stroud/F.Rogers (Drmwrks) IS.ConnAN Ferguson) K.Greer (Payback) 4 4 19 PRAYIN' FOR DAYLIGHT 38 43 16 ALMOST DOESN'T COUNT 71 73 5 NEVER GIVING UP ON LOVE Kim Albert/The Girl Can Dream/CD track Rascal Ratts/One Good Love/pro single-J Mark Wills/Permanently/pro single-J IL.Patzer/K.Albert) D.S.Thomas KAC) ISiBegard/R.Giles) M.Bright/M.Williams (Lyric Street) IS.PeikeWG.Roche) C.Chambedain (Mercury) 5 6 12 IT MUST BE LOVE 39 40 7 THERE YOU ARE 72 57 30 SHE'S MORE Alan Jackscender The Influence/pro single-N Martina McBride/EmotiorVcomp 5-N Andy Griggs/Self-titled/CO track-N ILHengber/R.Crosby) D.Malloy/J.G.Smith IRCA) (B.McDill) KStegall (Arista) IMUSandersA3 DiPiero) M.McBride.Worley FICA) 6 7 22 FLOWERS ON THE WALL 40 41 9 STUFF 73 74 2 YOU WON'T BE LONELY NOW Eric Heatherly/Swimming In Champagne/pro single-J Diamond Rio/fitle track/pro single-N Billy Ray Cyrus/Upcoming/CD single-H 18.James/J.Bettis) D.Huff (Monument) )LDewitt) K.Stegall Mercury) IK.GarretVT.Owens) M.d.Cluet/Diamond Rio (Arista) Irl 10 16 IWILL ... 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He Mario Robichaud and bassist Etienne LeBlanc. 6Brentcliffe Road walked up and said 'Hi Denise, I'm Andrew The first single from the record, Boom, was Toronto, Ontario McCain', and Isaid 'Yea, that's great, but Ihave to actually released to radio late last year, eventually M4G 3Y2 set up now'. rising to #25 on the RPM Country 100 chart (Feb. 416-425-0257 FAX :416-425-8629 "But he's great, Imean, how often does an artist 7/2000). The current single, Those Were The Days, currently resides at #55 on the chart, in its fourth really get to know the president of their record EMAIL ADDRESS company, and really have a good communication week of charting. [email protected] with them. So from that first night he saw me, he Murray co-wrote all of the tracks on the record, said 'You've got yourself arecord deal', and Ithink working alongside her band mates and manager Walt Grealls, O.C. Isaid, 'Yeah, that's excellent, you made my night, Keith Brown. She says that she enjoys the process Publisher [email protected] of writing in tandem with others, and particularly hut 1gotta go'. And Iwent back to what Iwas doing, Sean LaRose enjoys gaining amale perspective in her songs. which was performing in that bar." Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Along with that first top ten hit, Has Anybody "I've co-written entirely with guys on this Rachel Buddel Out There Seen My Angel, the album also produced record. Ithink Ilike that idea, wondering what does Chart Editor [email protected] atop 20 single in What's It Gonna Take. That initial the male mind think, and what does the female mind release led to a slew of award nominations for think. So far, it's worked out really well for me. But Ron Rogers Murray, including nine nominations from the that doesn't mean Iwouldn't venture out. Ithink if News & Features [email protected] Canadian Country Music Awards, the East Coast anyone has the opportunity to write with someone Stan Klees Music Awards, and the Big Country Awards. The else, they should, because it's alearning process. If Movies, Theatre, Books Ican absorb something from another writer, then & Advertising [email protected] it's abonus. Ihave written some tunes on my own, Tony Sutherland but Ilike getting the feedback from other people. I Urban Reviews don't like looking at it as agreed thing, Iprefer to _11 Bill Watt work in asharing mode." 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o ..dt o EMI Music Canada hosts meet & greet for country artist Jo Dee Messina

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1. EMI staff present Jo Dee with an eskimo carving, along with Curb staffers Liz Cavanaugh and Jeff Tuerff.

2. Staff from Handleman. 3. HMV's Andrew Pollock and Brent Taggart.

01 4. VVinners from 820 CHAM Hamilton.

5. Staff from 820 CHAM Hamilton 6. Staff and winners from BX93 in London. 7. Profile Magazine's Roman Mitz and his wife. 8. Staff and winners from CKOM Country 105 Peterborough.

9. Winners from KX96 in Ajax. 10. CMT's Nicole SeePersad and Julia Dattolico.

11. CCMA president Tom Tomkins.

Photos by Bally Roden