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RE: Mayfield interviews Haley in academic setting (lengthy)
I watched the interview too, and I also thought the same thing about Season 9. Why go to all the trouble of filming all that back story etc on her, and then she does not make it. I wonder where all that footage of her S9 audition, back story, etc is now…?
I knew someone that went to an Idol “cattle call” as Haley called it in one of the audition cities, and she was right on point. You wait for hours, then sing in groups in front of producers through several rounds, usually given about 30 seconds to sing each time, before ever getting to the real judges. Maybe in S10, she was able to skip all that given how far she got in S9? But who knows? I also wonder if the Idol contestants have to sign contractual language that they will not tell the “real” story behind the Idol machine. Has an Idol contestant ever written a book about that?
Regarding the interview, my only issue was that Irvin seemed to focus too much on the American Idol experience and not on Haley’s recent work and future plans. I would have loved to hear her discuss the experience of making “Show Me Your Moves” with a small team using crowd funding—and the mixed reaction it got. It was interesting to hear her say that Idol contestants (non winners) although given many advantages to start out also face resistance from the music industry as they try to break out on their own—were they just lucky contestants or are they truly talented people?
I am glad to hear that Haley is learning the ropes of the music industry, but sincerely hope she gets some help via a manager or Ole. She should be focused on her music and her career, and hopefully someone else can worry about accounting, social media, sponsors, etc etc. Although—as she noted, she needs to understand it all so she can make good decisions.
Finally, as always, I am so impressed with Haley as a person. She is so sweet, pleasant, humble and always thanks her parents for their support and guidance. How proud they must be of her--- what an amazing and talented woman….
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Mayfield interviews Haley in academic setting (lengthy)
