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By: Jim Malec

Jim Malec — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:16:00 +0000

There are three things that Carrie Underwood will have to remain relevant:

1) Prove that her voice is three dimensional. Most of us love her voice. We love the way it sounds. But it’s starting to sounds a certain way all of the time. Carrie is going to need to take some musical chances and stretch herself. Take a risk. Be edgy. Show a rough side. Show some vulnerability.

2) She has to prove that’s she is 100%, unequivocally a country artist. Crossover acts just don’t work. The country audience is as concerned with a way of thinking as they are with how the music sounds. And it’s not enough just to say, “hey, I’m from Oklahoma!”

The Idol base is going to fade, and she’ll probably never have another song spinning on Urban radio like “Before He Cheats” was. At the end of the day, when all of that is gone, she has to appeal to the core audience.

3) She clearly needs to let me take her out to a classy vegetarian dinner, so that I can tell her all of this (among various other things–none of which include my undying love and devotion, of course).

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:36:48 +0000

As far as Underwood I imagine she’ll have staying power. She’s NOT in the category of Gretchen Wilson/Cyrus/Carter. All hit big with super first albums and in the case of all three the labels forcefed the sophomore releases instead of letting the artist take their time to record it. I have the feeling that Carrie’s will come out just fine and while it’s unlikely to sell the numbers of the first record, it will still sell remarkably well.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:33:48 +0000

Brody,

Lee Greenwood has always “pimped” his music for that expicit purpose. My guess is the ‘handlers’ wanted to take their cut before giving Lee the rest and Lee’s gonna want cash so they said no. If he were truly for what he says he is for then he’d have ignored the 2K difference and just played the show.

By: Brody Vercher

Brody Vercher — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:42:13 +0000

The thing that really baffles me about the Greenwood deal is that he, or his handlers I should say, wouldn’t accept a check to make up the difference and would rather go home empty handed than perform and receive the $20,000 they were promised.

By: Brady Vercher

Brady Vercher — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:37:00 +0000

I think Underwood will keep doing alright for herself if she puts out good material. Even though I gave “So Small” a thumbs up in my review, it was a fairly marginal release. Then again, if that’s the best they could put out…

Wow, that’s some crazy news about Lee Greenwood. He’s got some explainin’ to do.

By: micker

micker — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:19:40 +0000

so lee greenwood wouldn’t play because of a money dispute? did i read that correctly? a tribute concert to the military? and he didn’t play because of money.

typical. he uses patriotism to get publicity. but when it really comes down to it, he doesn’t care. BIIIIIG SHOCK.

and ‘God bless the u.s.a.’ is still a horribly written song.

By: Alana

Alana — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:40:22 +0000

That is my total opinion, I just dont like her. Everyone goes on and on about her, but I just dont see it. There are so many more talented artists in Nashville that are not getting a chance (or awards) and she continues to keep going. I am sure that it will be interesting to see what her new album is like because it will be the determination of if she has talent. But I like a more traditional sound (most of the time) and to me she is just too pop sounding, I am not saying that she did not put out some good songs, but then again, some of her songs I think that other artists could have done just as well, if not better.

It is all a matter of opinion, but I would never buy her album (either one). I agree that hype will last much longer and she will be relegated to the likes of other flashes in the pan.

By: Dave S

Dave S — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:31:12 +0000

What are everyone’s opinions on Underwood longevity? I find it to be questionable, and I think her record label might be recognizing it. “So Small” debuted very high on the singles chart in its first week, and it has slowed down dramatically. I think they are trying to keep it contained until the album release.

I don’t think Underwood will keep her hype for much longer, but that’s just my opinion. I keep having flashes of Billy Ray Cyrus, Deana Carter, and Gretchen Wilson.

By: Dave S

Dave S — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:49:37 +0000

Overexposure is never a good thing.

By: Alana

Alana — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:42:34 +0000

That just adds to my reasons to hate Carrie Underwood….talk about overplaying someone to the point that I really could hate a song even more than I did before….