The 2nd single versus a Fall Tour versus nothing
We've all been waiting on word of two things:
- The release of a second single
- Details of a Fall tour with another artist
Both of these are dependent upon Interscope.
A month ago Haley sounded hopeful about the possibility of a tour in the fall. But if we back up even further, early in the summer she said she hoped to tour if the single did well.
"Free" won Haley new fans but didn't set the charts on fire because it struggled to get airplay. That's why Haley's fans have been chomping at the bit to have "Oh My" released - they think it's more radio friendly.
Fall is almost here - it's nearly football season.
We have no new single and no confirmation of a tour.
A 2nd single couldn't be released at this late date and climb the charts fast enough to make them decide to put together a tour.
So, a tour is either planned or it isn't.
If a tour is in the works, that tells us that Interscope still believes Haley has commercial appeal. Who she is paired with would indicate how much they believe in her.
If a tour is not being planned, that means Interscope doesn't plan on investing more in Haley. That means no second single.
This is a real possibility.
I believe 19 put together the 2 Allen Stone tour dates formally announced tonight. They manage both artists (Chiara Kramer is with 19). And the television and movie placements for Haley are probably due to Ole.
So what is Interscope doing? Are they following people on Twitter on Haley's behalf? Or is 19 behind that? If it's Interscope, they might have contracted the task out to third party for a predetermined time.
I believe if we don't hear confirmation of fall tour soon, it's not going to happen.
And Haley might have to go independent until another label picks her up.
The good news is Allen Stone is managed by 19 but not signed to a label and still manages to tour. In fact, he has about a dozen dates in Europe after he plays the two shows with Haley.
So Haley could still hit the road.
But she would probably be playing small venues, driving between them and staying in economy lodging. It's foreseeable the make up of her band might change given those conditions and less financial backing.
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This is speculation on my part. Just trying to piece things together.
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What do y'all think?
Is there going to be an Interscope-backed tour? And/or a second single?
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