The Top 22 Selling CDs at the Coalition of Independent Music Stores for the Week Ending 2-5-12

The Top 22 Selling Vinyl Albums and Singles at the Coalition of Independent Music Stores for the Week Ending 2-5-12

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Mediaguide tracks airplay on thousands of radio stations nationwide. From that data, we present our six exclusive airplay charts…

The Top 22 Public Radio Songs for the Week Ending 2-5-12

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The Top 22 Public Radio Albums for the Week Ending 2-5-12

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The Top 22 Tastemaker Songs for the Week Ending 2-5-12

Panel includes the following hand-picked stations monitored by Mediaguide:

Commercial Alternative: KBZT, KNRK, WEQX, WWCD
College Alternative/Eclectic: KEXP, KCRW, KDHX, WDET, WSGE
Commercial AAA: KBCO, KFOG, KGSR, KINK, KMTT, KPIG, WMMM, WRLT, WRNR, WTTS, WWMM, WXRT
Non-commercial AAA: KCMP, KUT, WERS, WFPK, WFUV, WNKU, WTMD, WXPN, WYEP, WYMS

Download The Top 100 here.

The Top 22 Tastemaker Albums for the Week Ending 2-5-12

Panel includes the following hand-picked stations monitored by Mediaguide:

Commercial Alternative: KBZT, KNRK, WEQX, WWCD
College Alternative/Eclectic: KEXP, KCRW, KDHX, WDET, WSGE
Commercial AAA: KBCO, KFOG, KGSR, KINK, KMTT, KPIG, WMMM, WRLT, WRNR, WTTS, WWMM, WXRT
Non-commercial AAA: KCMP, KUT, WERS, WFPK, WFUV, WNKU, WTMD, WXPN, WYEP, WYMS

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The Top 22 Commercial AAA Radio Songs for the Week Ending 2-5-12

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The Top 22 Commercial AAA Radio Albums for the Week Ending 2-5-12

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David Hall

Everyone in the Adult Rock community was taken aback at the news of the passing of David Hall.

We all knew him, and we all continue to have great respect for a great guy.

But, most of us knew him from a business/industry perspective. We knew him as a music lover who could break bands and kept the trains running on time at a fiercely independent station.

So when we remember David, we’ll likely remember him in some context related to his Program Director role at WRLT/Nashville.

Then there are his fans. For them, David did exactly what an on-air talent is supposed to do. Curator. Companion.

Just a few posts from the Radio Lightning site, from David’s fans:

Pamela says:

I am just so sad today as I know everyone at WRLT is. I know David was the voice and feeling behind the idea of the fabulous independent radio station we are so lucky to have here in Nashville, and I hope his dream and legacy continues, as I’m sure it will. His loss will leave a huge void, but he touched a lot of folks and kept the spirit of independent music alive and well in an industry that does not honor true independent artists. My heart goes out to all of you who were fortunate to have worked closely with him, as I know you’ve lost a good friend.

Brian says:

Music on the radio is such an important part of life. Where would we be without it? Like so many in Nashville, while I never met David Hall in person, I knew him well through his wonderful voice on WRLT radio and consider him a special friend. He was there for me every afternoon on the drive home and on Sunday nights to wind down the weekend. He brought so much of that special joy of independent radio to my life. His knowledge and dedication to his craft was inspiring. Words cannot fully express my deep appreciation toward him for how much he enriched all of our lives. It is so very sad that he will no longer be there filling those moments for us. Thank you for the many wonderful years, David Hall. As a longtime dedicated listener, I will always remember you, and truly miss you, as a very special friend.

Dan Haseltine says:

Absolutely broken by this. He was definitely a fierce advocate for independent music, and the welcome and familiar voice on the radio for so many years. His passing is so incredibly sad. David… you will be missed. -Dan Haseltine(Jars of Clay)

Lynne Collier says:

Lightning 100 is such a treasure – an independent station that brings a great variety of music to Nashville. David was an equally independent dj and a champion for local music & musicians. My thoughts are with David’s family, both inside and outside the station, and may you all support each other during this difficult time. Thank you David!

kj says:

Just have to say Thank You, David Hall, for rockin’ us all so sweetly for all these years. Your radio personality has always been a true friend and inspiration for so many. You’re one cool Nashville Cat!!!!!

Thank you for culturizing us with some awesome music. You surely did rock us all! Thank you for the tunes, friend…

Todd Adams says:

So few cities are as fortunate as Nashville to have a radio station like Lightning 100, where the music is locally programmed by people who care about music, and David Hall was synonymous with Lightning 100. From hosting his radio show to hosting Sunday evenings at 3rd & Lindsley, you could tell David’s life passion was quality music and there was no bigger advocate for local Nashville musicians than David Hall. He is irreplaceable and will be dearly missed.

Mary Davis says:

I can barely remember a time when David Hall was not a part of Nashville radio. We have lost the best DJ this city will ever know. My thoughts & prayers are with David’s family & the staff at Lightening 100. Rock on, David – you will be greatly missed.

Mindy says:

Although I never met David, I feel like a good friend has passed just in listening to him on the radio all these years in Nashville. My condolences to all those who did know him….. his family and friends.

RIP my “vocal” friend.

mark says:

new to Nashville, I happily found lightning 100 on the dial. A great radio station much in part because of David. I never met David but feel a great sadness none the less that his voice has been silenced. A great loss for his family and the larger Nashville community. My deepest sympathies.

Ruth Ann Minshall says:

I was a year out of high school when David came to WKDF.I can remember how delighted I was when he joined WRLT. Those were the good ‘ole school days! I don’t think I will be able to survive the commute from Nashville to Spring Hill any more without hearing “David Hall rocks y’all!” He was a sweetheart of a guy, and really knew his stuff. He will be sorely missed!

Rufus Wainwright, courtesy RufusWainwright.com

The musical lineup for the 12th Annual NON-COMMvention is beginning to take shape with a slew of announcements.

Brandi Carlile, Sinead O’Connnor, Rufus Wainwright, and Diego Garcia are scheduled to perform at the Philadelphia-based conference May 17-19.

Also announced are Dry the River, JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound, Lee Fields, and Father John Misty. Many more artists are yet to be announced.

Sinead O'Connor by Kevin Abosch, courtesy of sineadoconnor.com

As the NON-COMMvention returns to Philly from Wilmington, performances will take place at World Cafe Live, adjacent to the WXPN studios.

Early Bird registration rates are currently in effect, with multiple radio station employees able to attend for as little as $50. See the NON-COMMvention registration page for details.

The official hotel will again be the The Inn at Penn, with reservations now being taken. Learn more at the NON-COMMvention hotel page.

TheTop22.com will have complete details as the conference further develops. Information is available via the 12th Annual NON-COMMvention tab on the top navigation bar.