You don't care, but the record executives do. And Taylor's debut album sold that, but will his sophomore album do the same? I doubt it. They want another Kelly or Carrie and I think Jordin has it.Originally Posted by pillbeam;2297819;
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I guess I don't care about what the "record executives" want. I'm just interested in seeing a good TV show. This show has thrived on a diverse audience of all ages. According to the show's producers, the vast majority of the viewing audience does not buy records of ANY contestant. As far as the show's producer, Simon Fuller, is concerned, it is the size of the TV audience that is most important. So if some contestant sells "only" a million copies after he wins the contest, Fuller is happy that he has the top-rated show in the industry. If Fuller were so concerned about having only winners who will sell 2 million records after the show, then the producers would only pick singers who perform in a contemporary style in the initial auditions. But that's not the case. Lakisha could win this time and end up recording in a genre (r&b) that won't sell over million records. Same for Taylor's blue-eyed soul. That doesn't mean they are not talented. It just means they are not in a mainstream pop genre like Daughtrey, Kelly or Carrie.
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"Tons of surprises, but it wouldn't be 'American Idol' without it, would it?" Cowell told MTV News. "At the end of the day, I could go out and find 12 great singers, but that's kind of boring. The fact that there's people there who shouldn't be there makes it 'American Idol.' "
That's very interesting to me. For me, the thrill of the show comes *after* the finale -- it comes from watching finalists become forces in the music world. THAT'S what brings me back to the show every season; I examine each contestant and I get excited thinking about how they might be the next big star a year from now. So I guess it's not all about the show for me; it's about the AI legacy. I like being able to quote stats to my friends who put down AI.
I just read something very interesting about Jordin. She has toured with Michael W. Smith, a Christian singer. From Local music veterans critique 'Idol' finalists - Nashville, Tennessee - Wednesday, 03/28/07 - Tennessean.com
So it appears that Jordin is not such an amateur after all. I still really like her and hope she goes far.• Seventeen-year-old Jordin Sparks, who toured with Michael W. Smith, tackled No Doubt's "Hey Baby," which judge Randy Jackson said was a risky but good choice.
She's in danger! She was struggling Big Time. She was running out of breath while singing and her outfit was hideous. She looked like a whale in that skirt.
I like her a lot, but last night was real disappointing. I hope she stays, but all it takes is one bad night & last night would measure up to just that.
One thing you gotta say about Jordin is that no matter what she will take the risk & step out of her comfort zone to try something different. Quite unlike those two boring chosen ones that aren't going to do anything outside of a diva driven R&B theme. I continue to be impressed with Jordin on a week to week basis. I hope she is sitting on that couch long enough to wave bye bye to both Melinda & LaKisha.
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Amen razorbacker!