The song cuts totally against what's popular in music these days. Rock is making a strong comeback. A British rock band named Coldplay is currently topping the Billboard album chart. The urban genre of rap, hip-hop and R&B remains strong. Carrie's sappy single doesn't fit anywhere. It's not true country, although they are marketing it toward that genre. It's certainly not rock or urban.
But having said all that about the song, I have to say it's also Carrie, herself. I've struggled to try to put my finger on exactly what the problem is with her. She's certainly easy on the eyes, and she has a fine singing voice. Yet she leaves many people cold. Not everyone -- she does have her fans. But many people simply cannot connect with her.
Her first performance (audition)
and very last ("Thank you, America!")
were the only two times she seemed real, IMO
Apparently America agrees with you,
or her win would translate into better sales.
When sites like Amazon or Barnes and Noble ranks songs is it based only on their site's sales?
I realize you don't like Carrie, but between you and CA guy mentioning it in every post, it really is getting old.
I think these single cd's are going to be poor predictors because in an of itself the song isn't that great. Hopefully by the time their albums come out, it will be easier to tell how they will do.