WITH B OB KIN GS L E Y
TO: ALL A.C.C. AFFILIATE STATIONS
SUBJECT: A.C.C. YEAR END TOP 100 CHART
All of us here at American Country Countdown place the highest value on our ongoing association with Billboard Magazine. We believe the accuracy of their weekly country chart is unparalleled. However, American Country Countdown's upcoming year end top 100 list has some notable differences from the one published in Billboard, and here's why: Billboard's list is an accurate reflection of the 100 most-played songs during and only during the twelve month survey period from December 2nd 1995 to November 30th 1996.
The problem is that the vast majority of our listeners don't understand why so many big hits rank so low in the Billboard year end survey. The explanation is simple. Records whose popularity spans two survey periods have their total airplay points divided . For example, 'Rebecca Lynn' by Bryan Wllite was the first #1 hit of 1996. So it receives no credit for the 13 weeks it spent on the chart in '95. As a result it ranks at #87 on billboard's year end list. There are similar inequities with other #1 songs, Including 'Like The Rain" by Clint Black, which spent three weeks at #1 , but only ranks at #51 ...... "Tall Tall Trees• by Alan Jackson, which spent two weeks at #1 and finishes at #82...... and ' That's As Close As I'll Get To Loving You• whicti spent two weeks at #1 and does not appear on the Billboard list at all.
Please don't misunderstand. The Billboard list is a 100% accurate reflection of airplay within the survey period. However, we believe the strict cutoff dates make tor a year end chart that can't help but be confusing to our A.C.C. listeners. Therefore, we've devised a point system that is more equitable as it gives full credit to songs that peaked within the survey period.
I hope this clears up any confusion about the difference in the two charts. As always, our purpose is to produce a show that pleases the listeners and we believe this year's top 100 countdown will do just that.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Bob Kingsley
KCCS Productions e ABC RADIO NETWORKS 13725 Montfon Drive, Dallas. TX 75240 • (2". 4) 776-4650 • Fax (214) 448-3167 Please audition each disc immediately. If you have any questions, please contact us at WITH BOB KINGSLEY (972) 776-4655. ABC RADIO NETWORKS 13725 MOr--.rrFORT DR. DALLAS, TX 75240 972-776-4655 FAX 972--448--3378
TOPfCAL PROMOS FOR SHOW #52 TOP 100 YEAR END COUNTDOWN ARE LOCATED ON DISC 4. TRACKS 12. 13, 14. 15 ,16, & 17. DO NOT USE AFTER SHOW #52 TOP 100 YEAR END COUNTDOWN AIRDATE DECEMBER 28/29, 1996.
TRACK 12 :24 Hi, this is Bob Kingsley with American Country Countdown. As 1996 winds down, ..we 're winding up our calculations of the biggest hits of the year. Get ready because the weel TRACK 13 :26 This is Bob Kingsley. ..and during the past 12 months, various country stars nave been honored with #1 hits, gold and platinum records, Grammys, CMA and ACM awaros. But what every performer wants is to have the one most popular hit of the entire year. Well.. .we 've ranked those hits ..and we'll be counting ·em down all the way from #100 to #1 .. right here on a special edition of American Country Countdown. [LOCAL TAG] TRACK 14 :31 Hi, this Is Bob Kingsley. ya'know, over lhe past 52 weeks, we"ve seen 1996 become a great year for Country muslc .. thanks to hits from such giarrt stars as Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, and George Strait. ..and a sizzling set ol newcomers like Ricochet. Mfndy McCready, Bryan White, and Paul Brandl. v'{ell, comirig up, on a special edition or American Country Countdown, we're going to re-cap the 'Best or The Best" of '96... as we count down the Top 100 Country Hits of the yeari And I hope that you·n make plans to Join mel [LOCAL TAG] TRACK 15 :26 I'm Bob Kingsley. .. here to remind you of •American Country Countdown's upcoming special presentation ol the top 100 hits of 1996. We'll be playin the year's greatest music by stars who represent the shining presenL.and very bright future of Country music. So pfan to join me... cause I'll tle unvemng tne 100 tliggesl hits of 1996 right here on a special Year-~nd edition of American Country Countdown. [LOCAL TAG] TRACK 16 :21 Coming up... the 100 top country hits of the year1 HI, I'm Bob Klngsley... hOping you can join us lor our annual end-of-the-year special. ti's a seven-hOur expanded edition of ACC. counting down the year's top hits from #100 .. all the way to #1 . Be here, won't you? The countdown begins the weekend just p rior to New Year's.. ..and I hope you'll join me. [LOCAL TAG] TRACK 17 :15 This Is Bob Kingsley, here to remind you to get ready for our special cou.ntdown ol the most popular country htts of the past year. We start with #100 and we don't stop until we get to #1 . It's a specl al 7- hour edition ot American Country Countdown ... comin' up! [LOCAL TAG] ----• FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, WE HAVE PL.ACED A 25 HZ TONE AT-10 DB AT THE END OF OUR NETWORK COMMERCIAL BREAKS TO ACCOMMODATE AUTOMATED AND SEMI-AUTOMATED STATIONS"°** @ABC RADIO NETWORKS AIR DATE WEEKEND: 12/28/96 HOURS 1 &2 SHOW# 52YE 13725 MONTFORT DR. DALIAS, 1')( 75240 VOICE 972-n6-4655 FAX 972-448-3378 w I T " • o • 111 HG 5 l l T Outside !he us contact RADIO EXPRESS 1.213.850.1003 GABC RADIO tEIW0RKS Ba.LSOAAO: -Now, our Amerie.n Country Countdown Year End Special of the Theme and Opening of Part II Top 100 aonge of 1996, brought to you In part by Chevrolet. The cars and (John Hobba-BMI) trucb 36 million peoj)le depend on everyday. Genuine Chevrolet Also by Udderly Smooth Uddti Cream, by Tott'a••• the best rated champagne under nine #85 RUNNIN' AWAY WITI-i MY HEART (BIA) Lonestar dollars, and by AT&T. Dial 1-300-CALL-ATT.~ Theme and Opening of Part 1 #84 YOU'RE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE (B) JoDee Messina (John Hobbt•BMI) #100 GIVIN' WATEA TO A DROWNING MAN (A/8) Lee Roy Pamall #83 THE MAKER SAID TAKE HER (8) Alabama i/99 SLUE (8) LaAnn Rimes •82 YOU CAN'T LOSE ME (A/8) Falth Hill #98 HOLOIN' ONTO SOMETHING (B) Jeff Carson INSTRUMENTAL STINGER #97 Ail. YOU EVER DO IS BRING ME DOWN (8) Mavericks 11..,unng Raco J...... ,J CREDIT COMM / PRENTICE HALL :60/:60 INSTRUMENTAL STINGER (out cue) Jingle fades after • ...800•769-6700" CHEVY/ LISTERINE / AT&T :60/:30/:30 (out cue) Voice out cold With • ...1-800-231-;?292" HOUR 1 TRACK 1 RUN TIME: 14:52 (LOCAL INSERT 1 :00) IHOUR 2 TRACK 1 RUNTIME: 14:16 (LOCALINSERT1:00) LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN #96 BORN IN THE DARK (8) Doug Stone #81 RING ON HER FINGER. TIME ON HER HANDS (BIA) Reba McEntlre #95 rrs MIDNIGHT CINDERELLA (A/8) Ganh Brool<.s #80 LOVE LESSONS (BIA) Tracy Byrd #94 TEQUILA TALKIN' (B) Lonestar #79 WHAT I MEANT TO SAY (BIA) Wade Hayes #93 HEAVEN HELP-MY HEART (A/S) Wynonna lt78 ALL I WANT IS A LIFE (A/8) Tim McGraw INSTRUMENTAL STINGER INSTRUMENTAL STINGER BNA / BAYER :30/30 RED EX/ CURB :301:30 (out cue) Voice out cold with • ...and so much more" (out cue) Jingle fades after • ... Blockbuster music stores· HOUR 1 ,::-;.c:{ 2 n i.!N TIME: 14:45 {LOCAUNSEni"2:oo STATION ID :10) IHOUR 2 TRACK 2 RUN TIME: 1s:22 (LOCA~ INSERT 2:00 STATION ;10) LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN #92 JACOB'S LADDER (B) Mark Wills #n THAT GIRL'S BEEN SPYIN' ON ME (A/8) Billy Dean 191 WHAT DO I KNOW (BIA) Ricochet #76 MY HEART HAS A HISTORY (A/8) Paul Brandt #90 A WOMAN'S TOUCH (BIA) Toby Keith #75 MEANT TO BE (8) Sammy Kershaw #89 CHANGE MY MIND (A/8) John Berry INSTRUMENTAL STINGER INSTRUMENTAL STINGER AT&T I BABY BOND I NYOUIL / VISA 2:00 (out cue) Jingle ends cold with • ... want to be" RCA/ TOTTS / AMER. EGG BOARD :60/:30/:30 (out cue) Jingle ends cold a~er • ...! IOve eggs!" HOUR 1 TRACK 3 RUN TIME: 13:04 (LOCAL INSERT 1:00) HOUR 2 TRACK 3 RUN TIME: 12:54 (LOCAL INSERT 1 :00) LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN LOGO: AMERICAN COUNmY COUNTDOWN #88 WHISKEY UNDER THE BRIDGE (8) Brooks & Dunn #74 SOMETIMES SHE FORGETS (A) Travis Tritt #87 LOVE REMAINS (8) Collin Raye #73 TOO MUCH FUN {A/8) Daryle Singletary #86 THE RIVER AND THE HIGHWAY (BIA) Pam 11111s #72 LIKE THERE AIN'T NO YESTERDAY (A/8) Blackhawk INSTRUMENTAL STINGER INSTRUMENTAL STINGER AT&T I LJSTERINE :30/:30 OVALTINE/ LISTERINE :30/:30 (out cue) J ingle ends cold With • ...Mossing aren't enough· (out cue) Jingle ends cold with • .• .flossing aren't enough· HOUR 1 TRACK 4 RUN TIME: 10:49 (LOCAL INSERT 2:00 STATION ID :10) HOUR 2 TRACK 4 RUN TIME: 10:05 (LOCAL INSERT 2:00 STATION :10) 2002 Academy Al\1ERICANCOUNfRYCOUNTDOWNuses Hit Discs Pro,·ided by TM C e n t U f Y Dallas, Texas 75234 (972)406·6800 or (800)937-2100 AIR DATE WEEKEND: 12/28/96 HOURS~ SHOW# 52YE 13725 MONTFORT OR. DALLAS, TX 75240 VOICE 972-TT&-4655 FAX 972-448-3378 WltN IOI ., .. oaL•'t' Outside the us contact RADIO EXPRESS 1.213.850.1003 GAIC ~UIO ti.I WORKS Theme and Opening Part Ill Theme and Opening of Part IV (John Hobba-BMI) (John Ho~BMI) #71 I 00 (SIB) Paul Branot #56 THE ROAD YOU LEAVE BEHIND (A) David Lee Murphy #70 TEN THOUSAND ANGELS (A/8) Mindy McCready #55 THEN YOU CAN TELL ME GOODBYE (B) Neal McCoy #69 WORLDS APART (8) Vince Gill #54 LONG AS I LIVE (B) John Michael Montgomery #68 IT WOULDN'T HURT TO HAVE WINGS (B) Marie Chesnutt #53 rrs WHAT I DO (B) Billy Dean INSTRUMEKTAL STINGER INSTRUMENTAL STINGER CHEVY / CURB/ BAYER :60/:30/:30 AMER. EGG BOARD/ REOEX / BNA / BAYER 2:00 (out cue) Voice out cold with • ... and so much more• (out cue) Voice out cold with • ... and so much more· HO UR 3 TRACK 1 RUN TIME: 15:03 (LOCAL INSERT 1 :00) HOUR 4 TRACK 1 RUN TIME: 15:47 (1.0CAL INSERT 1:00) LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN 1167 TREAT HEfl RIGHT (A/8) Sawyer Brown #52 THAT'S WHAT I GET FOR LOVING YOU (B) Diamond Rio #66 NOT ENOUGH HOURS IN THE NIGHT (A/8) Doug Suoemaw ~51 I AM THAT MAN (B) Brooks & Dunn #65 ONL.Y ON DAYS THAT ENO IN Y (A) Clay Walker #50 I DON'T THINK I WILL (B) James Bonamy #64 STARS OVER TEXAS (A/8) Tracy Lawrence INSTRUMENTAL STINGER INSTRUMENTAL STINGER VISA/ RED EX :30/:30 (out cue) Voice out cold with • .. and so much more• CURB / NYOUIL :30/:30 (out cue) Voice out cold with • ... only as directed" HOUR3 TRACK 2 RUNTIME: 13:39 (LOCALINSERT2:00STAT10NI0:10) HOUR4 TRACK 2 RUNTIME: 11:44 (LOCALINSERT2:00 STATION:10) LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN #63 IF I WERE YOU (B) Terri Clarlc #49 LEARNING AS YOU GO (A) Rick Trevino #62 LIFE GOES ON (A/8) Little Texas #48 WHEN BOY MEETS GIRL (B) Terri Clar!( #61 MORE TI-iAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW (B) Travis Tritt #47 I KNOW SHE STILL LOVES ME (B) George Strait #00 BACK IN YOUR ARMS AGAIN (NB) Lorrie Morgan #46 NOT THAT DIFFERENT (SIB) Collin Raye INSTRUMENTAL STINGER INSTRUMEKTAL STINGER CAPITOL/ TOTTS / BABY BONO :60/:30/;30 GREYHOUND / CREDIT COMM/ LISTERINE :30/:60/:30 (out cue) Voice out cold with • ... only as directed" (out cue) Jingle ends cold with •... flossing aren't enough' HOUR 3 TRACK 3 RUN TIME: 14:44 (LOCAL INSERT 1:00) HOUR 4 IBACK 3 RUNTIME: 15:47 (LOCAL INSERT 1 :00) LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN #59 IN PICnJRES (A/8) Alabama #45 COWBOY LOVE (B) John Michael Montgomery #58 HEADS CAROLINA, TAILS CALIFORNIA (BIA) JoOee Messina #44 IF YOU LOVED ME (B) Tracy L.wrence #57 DEEP DOWN (A) Pam T111is #43 YOU GOTTA LOVE THAT (A/8) Neal McCoy INSTRUMENTAL STINGER INSTRUMENTAL STINGER AT&T / LISTERINE :30/:30 AT&T /TOTTS :30/:30 (out cue) Jingle ends cold Witti •... flossing aren't enough' (out cue) Jingle fades after •... Modesto , California' HOUR3 TRACK 4 RUNTIME: lO:o9 (LOCALINSERT2:00STAT10NI0:10 HOUR4 TRACK 4 RUNTIME: 10:15 (LOCALINSERT2:00 STATION:10) HAPPY NEW YEAR!! AIR DATE WEEKEND: 12/28/96 HOURS 5 & 6 SHOW# 52 YE 13725 MONTFORT DR. DAU.AS, TX 75240 VOICE 972•TT6-4655 FAX 972-448-3378 w ,, t" Io• • • "'G' l f Y Outside the us contact RADIO EXPRESS 1.213.850.1003 Theme and Opening of Part V Theme and Opening of Part VI (John Hobb1..SMI} (John Hobb•BMI) #42 ME AND YOU (8) Kenny Chesney 1127 GUYS DO IT ALL THE TIME (A} Mindy McCready , #41 HEARrS DESIRE (B} lee Roy Parnell #26 REBECCA LYNN (A/B) Bryan Wh~e #40 l'M NOT SUPPOSED TO LOVE YOU ANYMORE (B) Bryan While #25 n-tE CAR (8) Jeff caoon #39 DON'T GET ME STARTED (BIA) Rhett Akins 1/24 I-IYPNOTlZE THE MOON (BIA) Clay Walker INSTHUMENTAL STINGER INSTRUMENTAL STINGER CURB /OVATINE / BAYER/ AT&T 2:00 NYOUIL / AT&T/ CAPITOL :30/:30/:60 (ollf cue) Voice out cold With • ... 1-800-231-2292• (out cue) Jingle ends cold atter • ... great country album· HOUR 5 TRACK 1 RUN TIME: 14:04 (LOCAL INSERT 1:00) HOUR 6 TRACK 1 RUN TIME: 15:54 (LOCAL INSERT f:00) LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN #38 EVEfWTIME I GET AROUND YOU (A) David Lee Murphy 1123 WILD ANGELS (B} Martina McBride 1137 SOMEONE ELSE'S DREAM (A) Faitl1 Hill 1122 TO BE LOVED BY YOU (A) Wynonna #36 CANT BE REALLY GONE (A} Tim McGraw #21 BELIEVE ME BABY (1 LIED) (A/B) Trisha Yearwood #35 DOES THAT BLUE MOON EVER SHINE ON YOU (B) Toby Keith INSTRUMENTAL STINGER INSTRUMENTAL STINGER VISA/ CURB :30/:30 (out cue) Jingle fades after • ~,Blockbuster musrc stores• .BNA I REDE)( :30/:30 (outcue) Jingle fades atter " .. get uocseny smootn· .HOUR 5 Tp_~!:'K 2 RIJ"I TIME: 13:53 (L~.''.!.. lNSERT2:0C STATION ?0 :~O) :£{OUR 5 T!'!ACX: 2 RUN TIME: 10:33 (LOCAL !NSERT 2:00 STATION :10) LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN #34 ON A GOOD NIGHT (BIA) Wade Hayes #20 LIVING IN A MOMENT (B) Ty Herndon #33 UFEGETS AWAY (B} Clint Black #19 SO MUCH FOR PRETENDING (AIB) Bryan White #32 WHO NEEDS YOU BABY (BIA) Clay Walker #18 NO ONE NEEDS TO KNOW (BIA} Shalna Twain #31 THE BEACHES OF CHEYENNE (A) Garth Brooks #H CARRIED AWAY (B) George Strait INSTRUMENTAL STINGER INSTRUMENTAL STINGER TOTTS I RCA/ MR. ROOTER :30/:60/:30 LISTERINE I RE DEX / CHEVY :301:301:60 (out cue) Jingle endS cold after •... on the job" (out cue) Jingle fades alter • ... lasting Chevy trucks· HOURS TRACK 3 RUNTIME: 14:58 (LOCAL INSERT 1:00) HOUR 6 TRACK 3 RUN TIME: 14:47 (LOCAL INSERT 1 :00) LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN #30 HOME (A) Alan Jaekson # 16 LONELY TOO LONG (A) Patty Loveless #29 I THINK ABOVT YOU (A) Collin Raye #15 THArs AS CLOSE AS I'll GET TO LVING YOU (B/A/S) Aaron Tippin #28 WALKJN' AWAY (A) Diamond Alo 114 BIGGER THAN THE BEATlES (A) Joe Dittle INSTRUMENTAL STINGER INSTRUMENTAL STINGER GREYHOUND I LISTERINE :30/:30 AT&T I GREYHOUND :30/:30 (out cue) Jingle endS cold with •... flossing aren't enough" (out cue) Jingle ends cold attar •... gotta go greyhound" HOUR5 TRACK4 RUNTIME: 10:44 (LOCAL!NSERT2:00STATIONI0:10) HOUR6 TRACK 4 RUNTIME: 12:22 (LOCALINSERT2:00 STATION:10) 2002 Aca!lemv Al\1ERICANCOUNTRYCOUNTDOWNuses Hit Discs Provided by TM century Dallas. Texas ?5254 (972)406-6800 o r (B00)9:!7·2100 AIR DATE WEEKEND: 12/28/96 HOUR 7 SHOW # 52 13725 MONTFORT OR. DALLAS, lX 75240 VOICE 972-776-4655 FAX 972-448•3378 Outside the us contact RADIO EXPRESS 1.213.850.1003 GAIC R--- NIICS Theme and Opening Part Vil (John Hobl>HIMI) #13 YOU WIN MY LOVE (AJ Shania Twain #12 YOU CAN FEEL BAD (B) Patty Loveless #11 SHE NEVER LETS IT GO TO HER HEART (BJ Tlm McGraw ™STHUMENTAL STINGER MR. ROOTER/ BAYER / PRENTICE HALL :30/:30/:60 (out cue) Jingle fades after • ... 800-769-6700. HOUR 7 TRACK 1 RUNTIME: 11:48 (LOCAL INSERT 1:00) LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN #10 TAU. TAU. TREES (B) Alan Jackson #9 NO NEWS (BIA) LoneSlar #8 DADDY'S MONEY (8/A) Ricochet INSTRUMENTAL STINGER CURB I TOTTS :30/:30 (out cue) Jingle fades after • ... Modesto, California" HOUR 7 TRACK 2 RUN TIME: 10:06 (LOCAL INSERT 2:00 STATION ID: 10) LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN I #7 I'll. TRY (A) Alan Jackson #6 (If You're Not In It For Love) l'M OUTTA HERE (A/8) Sr.ania Twain #5 TIME MARCHES ON (B) Tracy Lawrence INSTRUMENTAL STINGER LISTERINE / 8NA / REDEX / HOT COCO 2:00 (out cue) Jingle ends cold with · , . .in all areas· HOUR 7 TRACK 3 RUN TIME: 12:23 (LOCAL INSERT 1 :00) LOGO: AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN #4 IT MATTERS TO ME (A/B) Faith HIii #3 LIKE THE RAIN (8) Clint Black #2 BLUE CLEAR SKY (A) George Strait INSTRUMENTAL STINGER AT&T / NVQUIL :30/:30 (out cue) Vofce out cold with • ... only as directed" HOUR 7 TRACK 4 RUN TIME: 10:54 (LOCAL INSERT 2:00 STATION ID :10 MONTAGE OF #1 SONGS #1 MV MARIA (8) Brooks & Dunn ""TOPICAL PROMOS ARE LOCATED ON DISC 7, TRACK 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, &11-- CLOSE: "This American Country Countdown Vear End Special of the Top 100 songs of 1996 has been brought to you in part by Chevrolet. The cars and trucks 36 mlllfon people depend on everyday. Genuine Chevrolet. Also by Udderly Smooth Udder Cream, by Totts's... the best rated champage under nine dollars, and by AT&T. Dial 1-aoo-CALL-ATT." VOICE OUT: 53:45 THEME OUT: 54:39 HOUR 7 TRACK 5 RUN TIME: 9:28