Talk:Jon McLaughlin

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Jonmc.jpg

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BetacommandBot 03:29, 1 October 2007 (UTC)


I received a notification of potential Speedy Deletion for this entry on Jon McLaughlin. Based on the two following criteria provided to me that must be met, it is obvious this can easily be resolved:

   * A musician or ensemble is notable if it has had some sort of recognition by professional organizations, such as music charts.
   * Notability is met if the musician has been the subject of a broadcast by a media network.

Jon McLaughlin has appeared on the Billboard Adult Hot Top 40 (for 12+weeks) as well as rising as high as 5th on various other Christian charts. These notations have been added to the entry today and meets the first requirement for notability. Also, his performance of the Academy Award nominated song, "So Close" in noteworthy, leading him to perform at the 80th Annual Academy Awards. If this is not enough to meet the second requirement of notability, then the fact of his presence on both VH1 and MTV websites and music video segments should be. His presence as an Island Records artist should help to solidify his noteworthiness.

I look forward to the resolution of this aberrant Speedy Deletion notification.

Bouse 10:35 22 March 2008 (EST)