In some ways I can't believe I'm writing this but I recently aquired a copy of the new Kelly Clarkson album All I Ever Wanted and it's actually really good. Lots of variety, lots of catchy pop music. Maybe these American Idol people know what they're doing after all!
I think the AI people know what they're doing, but not sure that it translates to stardom. That really depends on the person. Kelly is very talented. I think she would have made it without AI. And the "Jesus Take the Wheel" chick - she's good too. The music biz is hard and so much is about timing, being in the right place at the right time (and being prepared). You have to be talented, have stage presence, pick good songs or write good songs, have good mgmt, good business sense/decision making skills, be surrounded by good people, be willing to sacrifice your life to performing for several years AND have a good head on your shoulders or you end up like Amy Winehouse. She so talented, but so messed up.
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