WJFJ Hosts SINGING FOR THE SOLDIERS and SPRING PRAISE-A-THON

There’s a lot going on in Columbus, North Carolina these days. James Metcalf of WJFJ called to tell me that on Memorial Day, his station along with the Polk County Red Cross and the town of Columbus will sponsor the “SINGING FOR THE SOLDIERS.” It’s a fundraiser to collect personal items, such as dvds, cds, snacks, personal hygiene items, socks, etc. to be sent to soldiers serving in Iraq. A concert will kick off the event and concessions will be sold to cover shipping costs. Last year was the first such event and it yielded two pickup loads of items. If anyone would like to contribute to this cause, send to WJFJ, Singing for the Soldiers, P.O. Box 279, Columbus, NC 28722. Sounds like a wonderful way to support the Troops!

Also, on May 12-18th, WJFJ will be having it’s Spring Praise-A-Thon. James is especially excited about this year’s fundraiser. For the last 13 years, the station has been paying off a $500,000.00 mortgage, but they’ve finally chipped away at it until the remaining balance is $10,000. The staff of WJFJ is hoping to raise enough to finally pay off their mortgage once and for all. Donations of product and pledges can be received at WJFJ, 60 Court Street, Columbus, NC 28722.   

Happy Trails To You
One of my dearest and longtime friends in this industry is Larry Dean of WYGS of Columbus, Indiana. I first began talking with him when he was at WNTS in Indianapolis, Indiana. Each time I have called him over the years, he has never failed to be pleasant, honest and helpful. He is ever the professional and yet, in each phone call, it feels like you’re talking to an old friend. He is a model for what a great Gospel DJ should be. With all Larry’s years of service to Southern Gospel Music, he is choosing to serve in a different capacity away from radio. He’s moving a few hours away from Columbus to care for his ailing mother and to be there for her. Hopefully, we’ll see Larry working again at a different station soon. He will be sorely missed until he returns. God speed my friend. You’re a good man!

Prayers and Praise

Several of you have asked me to pray for you or a loved one when I call. Here’s a few that I wanted to share.

Robin Clayton, of WLRC in Walnut, Mississippi asked that we pray for his dad who was having some tests. Those tests would determine whether he had heart surgery or not. Robin called and said that tests were good and he would not have to be undergoing surgery.

By the way, Robin is not only a legend in the DJ world; he’s also a singer and a picker. He recently recorded an album entitled, “The Gospel According To Grass.”

Dawn Weber of KJAB in Mexico, Mo was featured in an article here. A few days after we ran the feature, Dawn had a bad fall and has still been recovering from that. Although, it has been painful, Dawn says it could have been a lot worse and we’re thankful she’s doing better.

HOT OFF THE CHARTS

Here are the ECC songs that appeared in the chart for June 2008 and the stations that put them there:

#21 HEIRLINE ‘WORDS”- WBTG, KGSG, WTYS, WLRD, KTTK, WELJ, WFLI, WYGS, WLRC, WJCV, WVHM, WGTJ, WZZK, WWWR, WLDS, WGOG, WAMV, WCLC, KWXT

#35 NORTHMEN “LIVE MY LIFE” - WTYS, WLRD, WHBK, WEMM, WFLI, WLRC, WELL, WZCT, KWDF, KAOW, WGOG, WBML, WAMV, KJAB, KOKS, WTBH, WTJT

#36-NEW GROUND “I’VE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT” - WFSR, WDCY, WYGS, WLRC, WELL, WZCT, WZZK, KAOW, WLSD, WBML, WAMV, KJAB

# 39 BRADYS “MIGHT GO HOME TODAY” - WCGW, WZAP, KGSG, WHBK, WCKB, WEMM, WFST, WYGS, WGTJ, WZCT, WBML, WXRI, WPOS, WAMV, WPIO, KWXT

# 48- GREESONS “SINNER’S PRAYER” - WCGW, WFSR, WYGS, WLRC, KAOW, WPIO, KWXT

BUBBLING UNDER

These songs received points toward the national chart:

Called Out Quartet “God Wrote My Name”
Gospelmen “On and On”
Jay Stone Singers “I Know He Heard My Prayer”
Kirkland’s, “One Time Too Many”
The Melody Trio “Lord, You’re The Only One For Me”

TOP NEW RELEASES

These songs were featured in the Top New Releases

#9 The Kirklands “One Time Too Many”
#54 - Amy Roth “I Wept His Name”
#72 - The Rudds “They All Knew Me There”
#75 - The Chandlers “I’m Saved”
#76 - Patriot Quartet “We Don’t Have Time”

DO YOU HAVE NEWS?

If you have radio news or an item about you or your station that you would like to be featured, please email me at jan.puryear@eddiecrook.com.

Until next time, see you in the charts!

Yes, it’s a “blast from the past” and it’s arriving at your station! Our radio disc has a new design. The disc will remind you of the days of 45 records. When you check the song information on the back, it will give you another flashback to the days of putting a quarter in a jukebox to hear your favorite song.

Not only does the disc have a “retro” design, but starting with our Disc 2008-02, We will feature a “vintage gospel” cut that will give your listener’s a walk down memory lane with each spin. The current CD features The Bishops “For Every Cross There Is A Crown.” Look for another golden oldie on each disc.

So get ready to “rock around the clock” with the best in Southern Gospel Music on the new Eddie Crook Radio Discs.

Here’s What The DJs Had To Say About The New Look

Mary Lu Gregg, WAMV, Amherst, VA - “It reminds of a Cafe in Syracuse called Fairway Restaurant where at each booth, they had a small jukebox at each table. I love it.”

Bruce Edwards, WCGW, Versailles, KY - “Happy Days, French Fries, Chocolate Soda and press “EC” for Eddie Crook Music!”

Ricky Seay, WHBK, Marshall, NC - “Cool!”

Richard Chambers, WGUS, Augusta, GA- “Loved the way it looked-Neat!”

Hot Off The Charts!

Here are the Eddie Crook songs that made this month’s chart and the stations that got them there!

#22 - Heirline “Words” - WZAP, WLRD, WMDR, KGSG, WBTG, WFLI, WPIO. WGUS, KAOW, WVHM, KJAB, WELJ, WLSD, WCGW, WGTI, WGOG, WGTJ, KTTK, WYGS, WZZK, WAMV

#30- Northmen “Live My Life” - WFLI, WHBK, WZAP, KJAB, WELL, WGOG, WTJT, WTBH, WAMV, WBML, WEMM, KOKS, WZCT, WLRC.

#45-New Ground “I’ve Fought A Good Fight” - WFSR, KAOW, KJAB, WLSD, WYGS, WZZK, WBML, WZCT, WLRC.

#47 - Bradys “Might Go Home Today” - KGSG, WCKB, WYGS, WAMV, WBML, WXRI, WLRC

#67 - Greesons “Sinner’s Prayer”
Bubbling Under the Chart

These are our songs that received points, but not enough to make the Top 80

The Gospelmen “On and On”

Jay Stone Singers “I Know He Heard My Prayer”

The Melody Trio “Lord, You’re the Only One For Me”

Until next time, see you in the charts . . . .

Some of my “old” friends in this radio industry know what a big basketball fan I am. Over the years, I’ve spent almost as much time talking about basketball with some of my DJs as I have talking about songs. In fact, several years ago, when I had my own company, it was named “Three Point Promotions. ” I once sent out a special March Madness promotional package to all my stations which featured an NCAA Final Four Basketball, special t-shirt and Pom-poms. How many of you remember that?

And now, It’s that time of year again when teams are making a “fast break” toward March Madness, which is any basketball fan’s Heaven. Its wall to wall hoops on television, and the folks at the Eddie Crook Company are watching!

Most mornings at the ECC start with the familiar phrase, “Did you see that game last night?” Yes, we’re all talking about it, and most of us are rooting for the same team.  It’s the same team I’ve been talking about for years. How many of those “old friends” of mine remember which team is my favorite?

Vanderbilt Memorial Gym

Well, I won’t keep you in suspense for long. My favorite team is Vanderbilt. Yes, I’m one of the “Memorial Maniacs.” The historic old gym where Vandy plays ball is called Memorial Gymnasium. It’s the only gym in the country where the players benches are in the end zone instead of the sideline. Many say there is “Magic” in the walls at Memorial Gym, which is where the term Memorial Magic comes from. Vandy wins many close games there in what sometimes seem to be an unexplainable way. Some say it’s the tough scrappy teams that Vandy continues to produce, some say it’s the incredible, loyal Vandy Crowds, or could it be something more mysterious? Whatever the reason, Dave Wilcox, Eddie Crook, Cyndi Harp and myself have all experienced the “Magic of Memorial.” Scott Godsey even went to his first Vanderbilt game this year!

TEAM LOYALTIES

Here’s the stat sheet on the employees at the Eddie Crook Company, as I said before, most of us are on the same page as far as team loyalties, but there are some differences. Here’s who the ECC family cheers for:

Dave Wilcox- Vanderbilt is first, but still cheers for his hometown team of Dayton

Cyndi Harp- Cheers for Vanderbilt , her husband loves North Carolina, her daughter loves Duke, Ooh, big rivalry there! And her son loves South Carolina, a Gamecock fan.

Scott Godsey - He’s a Hoosier from Indiana

Jan Puryear, - Vandy forever! After that I’ll cheer for any SEC team, except one. Any guesses who that one team is?

Richard Harris - His son plays football for Tennessee State, so the Tigers are #1 with him.

Cheryl Jackson - tries to be impartial

WHO YA WITH?

Who’s YOUR team? I’d love to hear from my DJs about who they cheer for, what’s the most exciting game you can remember, or who’s you’re biggest rival? Who are your picks for the “Big Dance?”

Send your info to jan.puryear@eddiecrook.com and we’ll post them on the website.

MORE STATS

Here’s some members of the ECC team who made the chart this time, and some stations that we want to thank for playing our songs!

#26-Heirline “WORDS” - WZAP, WMDR, KGSG, WCGW, WHBK, WVHM, WYGS, KAOW, WGTI, WAMV, WLSD, KJAB, WGTJ, WZZK, WWWR, WLRC, WPIO, KWXT

#34 - Northmen “Live My Life” - WCGW, WHBK, KAOW, WTJT, WAMV, KJAB, WZCT, WBML, WLRC, WGOG

#57 - New Ground “I’ve Fought A Good Fight”- WDCY, KAOW, WZZK, WZCT, WBML, WLRC

#63 - Called Out “God Wrote My Name”- WLSD, KJAB, WLRC

#73- Kirklands “He Will Come Through”- WJBC, WFCA, WPIO

On the bubble . . .

Greesons “Sinner’s Prayer” - missed the chart by 2 points

Charted by- WCGW, KAOW, KWXT

Bradys “Might Go Home Today” - missed the chart by 6 points

Charted by- KGSG

As I make my calls each month to radio stations, one of my favorite calls to make is to Dawn Weber of KJAB in Mexico, Missouri.   Dawn is always kind and positive and she really knows what her listeners like to hear. She is a true professional.

Lately, Dawn’s favorite subject is her new grandbaby, Audrey Grace. For awhile, Dawn and her husband, KJAB’s General Manager, Kevin Weber had to fly to California to see their new bundle of joy, but now Dawn and Kevin get to baby-sit anytime they want. Their son, Adam, just took a job as the pastor of their church in Mexico, Missouri, and that was a happy day for Dawn.

Dawn’s husband Kevin was the pastor of the church and the GM of the station, which is owned by the church. Dawn said it was really getting to be too much work for one man, so it worked out perfectly when her son accepted the position.

Dawn says, “It’s wonderful to be able to serve the Lord through working at a Gospel Radio Station.” She knows they are reaching people because they have received correspondence from states all across the country as well as Beijing, China and the Philippines. “Just think,” said Dawn, “there are people who would never darken the door of the church that will hear the gospel by listening to our radio station.”
High Entrees and First Time Charters

Thanks to all the stations who charted our songs in January (for the March Singing News chart). The Northmen’s “Live My Life” and Heirline’s “Words” entered the chart at #40 and #42 respectively. Congratulations also to Called Out Quartet for charting for the very first time at #75!

Melody Trio “I Thought You’d Like to Know” charted at #71 and New Ground’s “Spelling Song” charted at #37. Both groups have new singles out this month.

Until next time, see you in the charts!

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS!

By now, you should have received our first Christmas CD in quite awhile. It’s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, a wonderful compilation of ECC classics. It features “Ring Christmas Bells” by The Bishops, “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” by Carroll Roberson, “Go Tell It On The Mountain” by The Perry’s, “Baby From Bethlehem” by Heirline and even Eddie Crook plays a beautiful instrumental as only he can, “What Child Is This?” I’m sure you’ll enjoy these and many others as you come HOME FOR CHRISTMAS with the Eddie Crook Company.

NASHVILLE LIVE SPECIAL!

Along with the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS special, Rob Patz has produced a Christmas Special that tells some of the stories behind the songs featured on the Christmas CD, along with special memories from our Eddie Crook family about holidays past.

Our Dave Wilcox shares the “oyster” story that’s part of his family tradition, while Ernie tells the moving story of his favorite Christmas gift. Danny Jones of the Singing News is featured telling the story of co-writing “The Twelve Days Of Christmas.” You’ll learn behind the scenes information that will give you insights about some of your favorite Christmas songs and the stories of how they were written. So, please join our friend, Rob Patz as he shares the stories behind HOME FOR CHRISTMAS.

May God Bless you and all your loved ones this holiday season!

MILDRED DRAKE A REAL SWEET POTATO!

Mildred Drake is a real sweetheart and grows really big sweet potatoes! Our good friend from WDFB in Danville, Kentucky just became the 2007 Sweet Potato WINNER!!! Her Sweet potato weighed 15 pounds and measured 24 inches around and 14 inches long. If you would like to see the winning sweet potato, go to www.wdfb.com and check it out. Congratulations Mildred!

Ricky Seay, A Great DJ And An Even Better Golfer.
You have to call Ricky early in the morning at the station to talk to him because he gets to work early, then heads off for his next TEE TIME. So Ricky, hope your golf scores are low and all Eddie Crook songs be high with your listeners!

A Visitor from the East James Metcalf
James Metcalf of WJFJ in Columbus, NC is always a pleasant voice to hear on the other end of the phone and on the air. At the recent NQC, I was photographed with James and the afternoon DJ, Wendy Auman.

HOT OFF THE CHARTS

Here are the songs youll see on the December 2007 Singing News Charts and the stations that put them there:

#45 New Ground The Spelling Song WJFJ, WDCY, WEKT, KAOW, WZCT, KJAB, WELL, WZTQ, WAMV, AND WLRC

#60 The Kirklands He Will Come Through WEKT, WVOB, WJCR, WZCT, WHHV, WAMV, AND WLRC

#61 The Melody Trio I Thought Youd Like To Know WJFJ, WEKT, WDXL, WCLW, WHHV, WHBK, and WLRC.

TOP NEW RELEASES
These songs were included were listed in the Top New Releases:
Live My Life The Northmen
Gravity The Gabbards
Keep Walking Total Praise Quartet
Joy, Joy, Joy The Rudds
God Wrote My Name Called Out
Hes On Time Hope Street

Until next time, see you in the charts!

A LEGEND AMONG DJS

In the years that Ive promoted songs in Gospel Radio, Ive met many great disc jockeys, but very few legends. At this years National Quartet Convention, I had the great privilege to once again spend time with such a man. Billy Nobles, longtime DJ for WMGY in Montgomery, AL stopped by to say Hello. Billy is held it high esteem, not just among promoters and DJs, but by everyone in the Gospel Music Industry. During the time I worked with Billy, his knowledge of radio, music and just the way he treated everyone with kindness and courtesy, had a profound affect on me. I am honored to have learned from him in radio, and to continue to call him my good friend.

Billy Nobles and Jan Puryear

MORE GREAT DJS

Here are some more happy faces from the National Quartet Convention in Louisville:

Jan with Jackie and Leon Goad of WHHV in Hillsville, Virginia. Jackie is not only a great DJ, but many days she fixes lunch for all her employees in between air shifts.

Jan and Bruce Edwards of WCGW (770) in Versailles. Bruce made his name at 770, then worked for several years in Talk Radio, and has now returned where he continues a great tradition that he began. So glad youre back, Bruce!

HOT OFF THE CHARTS

Here are the songs youll see on the November 2007 Singing News Charts and the stations that put them there:

#20 Heirline Sometimes It Takes A Mountain WZAP, WOBX, WBFC, WTTI, WLRD, WTYS, WFIC, WKXV, WHBK, WBTG, WROM, WKNV, KTTK, WFSR, KWDF, WVVW, WFCA, KOKS, WXRQ, WAMV, WWWR, WAVU, WLAF, WMDR, WCLC, WEIS, WKTE, WKLY, WBLB, and WNAU

#56 The Northmen Going Up To Heaven Someday WEKT, WKXV, WLSD, WBCE, KORI, WBML, WAMV, WLRC, KJAB, WKLY, AND KVMN

#58 The Greesons When I Get There WOBX, WBFC, WEKT, WHHV, WFLI, WROM, and WEKC

#67 New Ground The Spelling Song KAOW, WSWV, WZCT, WBML, WAMV, WLRC AND KJAB

#71 The Kirklands He Will Come Through WEKT, WDFB, WCGW, WRNA, WVOB, WHHV, WJCR AND WLRC.

BUBBLING UNDER . . .

These songs are receiving points and were charted by these stations:

The Melody Trio I Thought Youd Like To Know WJFJ, WCLW, WDXL

Renee Martin Dont Cry For Me WCGW, KJIC

Mission Of Love Keep Your Eyes On The Light WEKT, WEKC

The Ruckmans Healing KAOW, WJCR

The Bethels He Chose The Valley WVVW

The Bradys Ive Got Everything I Need - WZCT

Gerald Sweatman Already Ready - WCON

Mercy Mountain Boys Me Against It All WCGW

Tim & Lana Chandler Living In The Middle of An Answered Prayer WCGW

Until next time, see you in the charts!

Larry Dean, The Indiana Legend

Larry Dean has been at his current job at WYGS in Columbus, Indiana for the last two years. However, his last job was at WNTS in Indianapolis for 25 years. Any way you cut it, Larrys been a constant voice for gospel music in Indiana for the last 27 years.

Larrys first job in radio began when he was 14 where he pulled records, ran for coffee, and swept floors for the afternoon drive guy. At 16, he did a weekend afternoon program. Although, Larry spent most of his years in radio at WNTS, hes now at WYGS which covers most of the southern part of Indiana. Its a Top 40 station, playing their Top 40 every 4-5 hours. They also play past and future classics and those special songs that arent a hit, but speak to the heart.

WYGS is a listener supported station broadcasting from seven different towns in southern Indiana and northern Kentucky. It can also be heard on the internet at WYGS.org.

Since were listener supported, we created promotions to help with the finances. One is the Coffee Can Club where the members contribute $25.00 per month and get a free coffee mug, t-shirt and a free WYGS Trio recording,(the WYGS Trio is made up of the morning guy, the front desk lady and the operations manager), advance notice on area singings and a newsletter every month. Theres also the Mustard Seed Club where its members contribute $10.00 each month, get a free coffee mug and receive a newsletter each month.

Another thing WYGS is famous for is playing local groups. Larry says they have a daily program called The Local Drive at Five where they spotlight local talent.

Larrys excited about something else they do at WYGS. Its Concert Promotion. He says they have 450-470 at their gatherings which always features a love offering.

Even though it sounds like Larry never leaves the station, he does have other interests. Hes married with four children and seven grandchildren. He and his wife live in Greenwood, Indiana, a suburb of Indianapolis. He also spends time cheering on the Indianapolis Colts and Purdue University.

When asked to tell something interesting about himself, Larry said, I always know where Im going, unless you count the time I made a wrong turn and followed a farmers truck into his pig farm (my wife reminds me of that one constantly).

Larry Dean has always been a friend to radio promoters. He was one of those rare DJs that always had time to talk and once you talked with him, it felt instantly as if you were talking to a lifetime friend. I feel so blessed to have worked with this fine man since I first started work in radio promotions.

Jans Journal salutes Larry Dean and his 27 wonderful years of service to Gospel Music!

HOT OFF THE CHARTS

Here are the songs youll see on the August 2007 Singing News Charts and the stations that put them there:

#20 Heirline Sometimes It Takes A Mountain- WHBK, WFIC, WEMM, WRYS, KGSG, WJFJ, WYCV, WKLY, WGTJ, WDXL, WZAP, WRNA, KWDF, WRPM, WZTQ, KTTK, WCLC, WJSG, WVHM, WROM, WFSR, WBFC, WAMV, WKXV, WOKE, KAOW, WMTM, WELL, WFLI, WXRQ, KVMN, WJEC, WWWR,WCLW, WMDR, KOKS, WLRC, WKTE, KEOR, KORI, WLAF, WBML, KWXT.

#21 The Melody Trio I Know Im Saved WHBK, WFIC, WTYS, WJFJ, WKLY, WEKT, WDXL, WZAP, WDCY, WETB, WLSD, WBCE, WFSR, WSWV,WAVU, WHHV, WEIS, WELL, WZCT, WXRQ, WCLW, KJAB, WCON, WKTE, KEOR, WJCR, WLAF, WEKC, WVOB, WBLB

#24 New Ground Cast The First Stone- WTTI, WJFJ, WEKT, WDCY, WBTG, WZTQ, WLSD, WVHM, WROM, WAMV, WAVU, WCKB, KAOW, WEIS, WELL, WZCT, WZOT, KJIC, WJEC, KVIS, WLRC, WBML, WGTH

#67- Mission Of Love Ill Be Glad I Made It Home WEKT, WROM, WWWR, WEKC

#71 The Greesons When I Get There WZAP, WROM, WFSR, WSWV, WHHV, WEKC

#78-Tammy Norris Common Ground” WCGW, WAMV, WXRQ, WEKC

EDDIE CROOK SONGS AMONG HOT NEW RELEASES

These songs are among the August 2007 Top New Releases:

#20 - When I Get There The Greesons

#30- He Will Come Through The Kirklands

#38-Miracle With My Name On It The Gabbards

#40-Me Against It All Mercy Mountain Boys

#41- Get Ready Inheritance

#42 Ive Got Everything I Need The Bradys

#47- Standing In The Shadows Phillips Family

#54 Sometimes It Takes A Mountain Heirline

#77 Living In the Middle Of an Answered Prayer Tim & Lana Chandler

Until Next time, see you in the charts . . . . JAN

John Wishon-Voice of Gospel Music In North Carolina and True Tarheel Fan!

WWWC is home to Gospel DJ, John Wishon. Hes a man who wears many hats at 3WC being the General Manager, Program Director, and Morning Co-Host at 3WC, a 24 hour Southern Gospel radio Station serving northwest North Carolina. John and all the DJs at 3WC can be listened to in and around Wilkes Country or on your computer anywhere in the world. WWWC is All Music except for a few hours of ministry programs on Sunday.
John is an award winning DJ. His honors and awards include 2002 Southern Gospel DJ of the Year, five time nominee for Southern Gospel DJ of the Year, and winner of the Singing News Golden Mic Award. He also has 20 years of service in Radio, and hes a man who believes in his work and his station. He just purchased 100 percent of the stock of his radio stations parent company, Foothills Media, Inc.
Outside work, John follows the North Carolina Tarheels religiously! He says, he bleeds North Carolina Blue! Of course, everyone knows about Tarheels Basketball and all the national titles theyve earned, but now, the Baseball team is doing great too. Theyre the #3 seed in the NCAA tournament! Go Tarheels!
John also is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hes married, loves Italian food and when its time for vacation, his favorite spot is North Myrtle Beach, SC.
Jans Journal salutes John Wishon and the awesome work he does at WWWC!

HOT OFF THE CHARTS
Here are the songs youll see on the July 2007 Singing News Charts and the stations that put them there:
#22 The Melody Trio I Know Im Saved WTYS , WCLW , WDCY, WRNA, WJFJ, KJAB, WEKT, WBLB, WDXL, WSWV, WXRQ, WCON, WFSR, WJCR, WHBK, WETB, WZCT, WMTM, WBCE, WZAP, WLSD, WVOB, WKTE, WHHV, KVMN, WEIS, WLAF, KEOR, WEKC, WKLY.
#23 Heirline Sometimes It Takes A Mountain - WJFJ, KGSG, WEMM, WEKT, WFIC, WDXL, WCKB, WXRI, WKXV, WBFC, WFSR, WHBK, KWDF, WMTM, WFLI, WZAP, WROM, WWWR, WBML, WYCV, WJEC, WGTJ, WLRC, WAMV, WELL, KORI, KVMN, WTJT, WOKE, WMDR, WLAF, WVVW, KOKS, KWXT.
#27 New Ground Cast The First Stone WDCY, WJFJ, WEKT, WBTG, WCKB, WXAN, WZCT, KAOW, WCPC, WAVU, WBML, WLSK, WJEC, WZOT, WLRC, WAMV, WELL, WZTQ, WEIS, KJIC.
#51 Gabbards Written In Red WROM, WWWR, WBML, WJEC, WKTE, WHHV, KORI, WLAF.
#72 The Greesons Theres Still My Joy WBLB, WEKT, WMTM, WFLI.
#80 Amazed Even On Monday WELJ, WSWV, WBCE, WEKC.

Please note: The Kirklands When I Couldnt Pray was at #39 for the May 2007 Chart with 112 points. This month the Kirklands received 157 points, but dropped off the Singing News Chart due to the way the Singing News Chart is structured for making it to the Top 40.
This month, The Kirklands, When I Couldnt Pray received the most points it has received to date, 168. However, because of Singing News policy about songs coming back on the chart, they advised us that the song needed 180 point to come back on the chart. There is no way to determine how many points a song needs until the points are tabulated each month.
Although, we are very disappointed, we appreciate all the stations that played and charted the Kirklands. Thanks especially to those who charted it. They are: WXIC, WDCY, WRNA, WDFB, WXRQ, WBFC, WWWC, WZAP, WROM, WVOB, WLRC, WHHV, KWXT.

EDDIE CROOK SONGS AMONG HOT NEW RELEASES
These songs are among the July 2007 Top New Releases:
#9 When I Get There - Greesons
#13 Sometimes It Takes A Mountain Heirline
#52 Living In the Middle Of an Answered Prayer Tim & Lana Chandler
#85 Going Up To Heaven Someday -The Northmen
#100 The Bottle Mid South Boys
#117 I Got What I Needed Barbara Roach
Until Next time, see you in the charts,
JAN

WJMD’s Scott Napier, the Duke Of Hazzard