January 2006
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> John Wesley Chisholm's Novel Approach

ole songwriter John Wesley Chisholm is a real character.

But you already knew that -- especially if you've read Trojan Odyssey, the most recent Clive Cussler novel -- since Chisholm makes a cameo as a fictionalized version of himself in the latest Dirk Pitt tome. ...
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> ole Looking To Place You In The ARC Of Success

Roll over Beethoven, and tell Tchaikovsky the news: ole is the official sub-publisher of the prestigious ARC catalogue in Canada.

If you're an ad agency looking for something familiar by such immortal rock 'n rollers like Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and Danny And The Juniors;...
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> Meet ole's Shane Barrett -- Winding Up For The Pitch


In building a proper baseball contender, any sports writer worth his salt will tell you that pitching is a crucial component of a team's success.

Much the same holds true for the music publishing business, so it's time to meet ole's own Roger Clemens: Shane Barrett. ...
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> ole 2005: The Majorly Indie That's Majorly Profitable

A Canadian-owned, multi-national, full-service music publisher, ole ended 2005 on an upbeat note -- posting a profit and positive cash flow and taking giant steps towards achieving its ultimate mandate: to be the best and most innovative global destination for world-class songwriters, composers ...
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> WE'RE BUYING

In anticipation of having a banner year at this year's MIDEM, ole is offering the banner.

The two simple words adorning that banner: "WE'RE BUYING."

ole is at Cannes for one purpose and one purpose only, so why beat around the bush?

"It's our first...
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> ole Takes Its Cues From Shaftesbury



If you've watched the medical sci-fi TV series ReGenesis in Canada, the U.K., Finland, Asia, France, Italy, Latin America, Central Europe or Turkey, you know the distinctive, world-class filmed entertainment for which Toronto-based Shaftesbury Films is renown.

Or maybe you and your...
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> ole/Roots Three Music Opens Nashville Office



ole is now part of Nashville's Music Row.

In the latest exciting international strategic alliance, ole has teamed up with Roots Three Music, a division of RGK Entertainment Group Inc., to open a Nashville office and venture dedicated to songwriting and artist development. ...
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> FOCUS SONGS
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> NEW RELEASES


Melissa O'Neil
Melissa O'Neil (Sony BMG)
"Just Like January"



Gretchen Wilson
All Jacked Up (Sony)
"He Ain't Even Cold Yet"



Sean Paul
The Trinity (Atlantic/VP)
"Change The Game"



Various Artists
Desperate Housewives Soundtrack (Hollywood)
"Shoes" - Shania Twain



> NOW SHOWING

Watch for:

"Where Would You Be"
Martina McBride
A&E's "Biography"

"Peace"
Jim Brickman
Disney's "Jim Brickman at the Magic Kingdom"

"Who Would You Be"
George Canyon
CBC's "George Canyon's Christmas"

"Guys Do It All The Time"
Mindy McCready
"The Oprah Winfrey Show"

"Soar"
Kinnie Starr
Showcase's "Godiva's"

"Alright"
Kinnie Starr
Showcase's "Godiva's"

SELECTS
"The Way You Make Me Feel"
- Ben Dunk
"90 Miles From Baton Rouge"
- Wade Kirby
"The Offering"
- Gerald O'Brien
PICTURE THE MUSIC
"Rootbeer & Licorice"
- Johnny Favourite Swing Orchestra
"Change The Game"
- Sean Paul
"I Love You"
- Martina McBride

"Christmas is Everywhere"
- RichE
Click here to experience a flash video of the song.
 
SINGLES CHARTS (week ending January 13, 2006)
TW
LW
WKS
ARTIST/SONG/LABEL CHART
48 43 12 Michelle Wright/Everything And More/Sony BMG CMN: Country Top 50 Audience
41 17 32 Michelle Wright/Everything And More/Sony BMG CMN: Country Top 50 Spins
ALBUM CHARTS (week ending January 13, 2006)
TW
LW
WKS
ARTIST/ALBUM/SONG(s)/LABEL CHART
62  77 15 Sean Paul/Trinity/Change The Game/WARNER Billboard: 200
78 64 15 Gretchen Wilson/All Jacked Up/He Ain't Even Cold Yet/SONY BMG Billboard: 200
136 124 24 Jason Aldean/Jason Aldean/Lonesome, USA /BROKEN BOW RECORDS Billboard: 200
18 15 15 Gretchen Wilson/All Jacked Up/He Ain't Even Cold Yet/SONY BMG Billboard: Top Country Albums
26 26 24 Jason Aldean/Jason Aldean/Lonesome, USA /BROKEN BOW RECORDS Billboard: Top Country Albums
38 34 36 Montgomery Gentry/You Do Your Thing/If It's The Last Thing I Do/SONY Billboard: Top Country Albums
3 2 268 Tim McGraw/Greatest Hits/Something Like That/EMI Billboard: Top Country Catalog Albums
12 12 225 Martina Mcbride/Greatest Hits/I Love You/ Where Would You Be /SONY Billboard: Top Country Catalog Albums
17 18 200 Faith Hill/Breathe/The Way You Love Me /WARNER Billboard: Top Country Catalog Albums
4 3 264 Tim McGraw/Greatest Hits/Something Like That/EMI Billboard: Top Pop Catalog
28 30 15 Sean Paul/Trinity/Change The Game/WARNER Billboard: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
18 19 15 Sean Paul/TrinityTrinity/Change The Game/WARNER Billboard: Top Rap Albums
2 2 15 Sean Paul/Trinity/Change The Game/WARNER Billboard: Top Reggae Albums
14 * 16 Shemekia Copeland/The Soul Truth/ Used/Alligator Billboard: Top Blues Albums
63 77 15 Sean Paul/Trinity/Change The Game/WARNER Billboard: Comprehensive Albums
80 64 15 Gretchen Wilson/All Jacked Up/He Ain't Even Cold Yet/SONY BMG Billboard: Comprehensive Albums
109 107 77 Tim McGraw/Greatest Hits/Something Like That/EMI Billboard: Comprehensive Albums
144 128 23 Jason Aldean/Jason Aldean/Lonesome, USA /BROKEN BOW RECORDS Billboard: Comprehensive Albums
70 86 2 Sean Paul/Trinity/Change The Game/WARNER Billboard: European Top 100 Albums
7 7 24 Jason Aldean/Jason Aldean/Lonesome, USA /BROKEN BOW RECORDS Billboard: Top Independent Albums
43 37 15 Sean Paul/Trinity/Change The Game/WARNER CMN: Top Selling Albums In Canada
51 40 7 Melissa O'Neil/Melissa O'Neil/Just Like January /SONY BMG CMN: Top Selling Albums In Canada
25 37 * Sean Paul/Trinity/Change The Game/WARNER CMN: Non-Francophone Retail Albums
8 9 * Sean Paul/Trinity/Change The Game/WARNER CMN: R&B Retail Albums
16 11 * Gretchen Wilson/All Jacked Up/He Ain't Even Cold Yet/SONY BMG CMN: Country Retail Albums
19 26 * George Canyon/One Good Friend/Who Would You Be/Universal CMN: Country Retail Albums
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