Hopefully record industry execs read your column as often as us devoted fans and will get the hint that releasing singles do not necessarily hurt album sales. Thanks for being the voice of so many of us advocates for the release of singles! Tom Eash Tempe, Ariz.
Dear Tom, Thanks. The CD is holding at No. But the song is poised for re-entry next week, thanks to the late release of a commercial single. Dear Jeff, Um, thanks thanks thanks. In those years , the No. The last year that the No. Darrell Roberts Bethesda, Md. Remember, these annual recaps are no longer compiled by an inverse point system. For the year-end lists, songs are ranked according to their total sales and airplay points during the chart year. So far, two songs have advanced to the top this year.
Has this ever happened before in the history of the country charts, that three or more of the top five were by Canadians? Canada has long had a vibrant country music scene, but the Canadian country charts, like American country charts, have always been dominated by American artists. However, there are signs that the situation may be changing in both countries. It looks like Canadian artists may finally be getting some of the success and recognition they deserve, both in the U.
Wayne C. Weber Delta, British Columbia contopus shaw. In addition to the artists you mentioned, Carolyn Dawn Johnson is another successful Canadian act. See latest videos, charts and news. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation.
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