My Alternate 2012 Universe

[rmd1064]

Sigh...if only...
But like Haley says "Everything happens for a reason"...

In the musical environment of today, what matters is she got the opportunity to fashion an incredible album done with a great amount of input from her. She also got tons of experience and to be able to show her stuff and network with many in the industry who by all accoumts are enthusiasticaaly impressed with her.

Sometimes we complain about the state of today's music, so we shouldn't be at all surprised that Haley's brand of unique musicality doesn't fit. What we do know is these last couple of years have laid the groundwork for a potentially significant career in music for Haley and we, her fans

Tusk--Excellent points! Thanks for your thoughtful response.

Sometimes the whole shebang with music is just luck. Haley said she decided at the last minute to even go to the Idol audition in Milwaukee. Her finishing third and not first or second on Idol allowed her the time to craft the vision that became "Listen Up", instead of rushing something out. With that CD, she now has a foundation of great music to build on for years to come and as you note, the experience, the relationships, and the networking from that effort will surely lead to great things in the future.

It's funny. I never even watched American Idol until Season 10 and only because my 10 year old daughter wanted to watch it. I liked Haley and rooted for her, and I kinda followed her after that. But when "Listen Up" came out, I was like...wow...this girl is the total package--writer, singer, performer--with charisma, radiant charm, a sense of humor, NOT a diva, such a positive, glowing attitude about things... (and let's not forget--drop dead gorgeous in a rare, classic old-style Hollywood way...). And, boom, I was caught in her Spiderweb...