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<enc:1 just before New Year's, we"II be bringing you the Top 100 Country hits of 1996 performed by the top country stars in the wand! I nope you'll join me for our special Year-End edition oJ American Country Countdown. [LOCAL TAG] 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.