Gavin drops the Americana charts

[Janice Brooks]

found over in the No Depresson area


To The Americana World:

It is with regret that Gavin must announce that the Americana charts
will cease with this issue, October 13, 2000. It has been a gratifying
five years of watching the format grow, but as yet, it has not made
inroads significant enough to allow it to continue as part of Gavin in
the present business climate.

We appreciate everyone's dedication to this cause from each of the
areas of the business: radio, labels, managers, agents, artists. We
know how much dedication it takes, and that for most it is a labor of
love.

Take heart in the reality that Americana will not go away. Our artists
will continue to make great music and impact the landscape, just as
you will continue to fight to bring this music to a wider audience.

I will be moving on. I will share details with you as soon as I can.
In the meantime, Gavin has graciously allowed me to keep my contact
info (phone and email) until the Americana Music Association Annual
Meeting and Conference takes place November 10 and 11.

Gavin CEO David Dalton comments: "I hold Americana dear to my heart
and I'm sorry that Gavin will not be able take part in the format's
future success as we redirect our energies into other areas. Jessie,
in particular, has done a terrific job and I hope that the AMA will
be able to build on the foundation that we have helped lay in the
past five years."

It's been a heck of a ride, and distinct pleasure working with you
all.

Best As Always,

Jessie Scott

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Janice "Busgal" Brooks
ICQ 44729047

[Bob Hoffnar]

That Americana chart thing seemed a little weird to me anyway. I knew guys that where charting great after selling 10's of CDs off the stage and maybe a few at Miles of Music.
Was the chart based on radio play ?


Bob

[Donny Hinson]

"Bump-bump-ba-bump, and another one bites the dust!"