I don't understand that decision at all. It's a weak song, made even weaker by Bo because it's not suited to him. There were/are at least a half-dozen better songs that AI could've released as his single. Pinning "Inside Your Heaven" to both of them is colossal mistake.
I agree with you completely. It's a stupid marketing strategy done only to make a quick buck off what the AI/19 Management people must have thought were two entirely different fan bases. That's wrong. It's all one fan base -- the people who watch AI and are willing to support the winner and runner-up.
I know Netizen and perhaps some other Carrie fans here think I've been ragging on her because I don't like her. That's not it at all. I'm not a music industry professional, and yet I could see this coming a mile away for both Carrie and Bo.
It's wonderful that Carrie has her first #1 song, and she will probably be #1 on the all-important Hot 100 chart when it updates tomorrow (if her weak airplay numbers don't pull her down). But that's not the point. The point is that AI/19 Management and the supposedly brilliant Clive Davis should not be saddling these new artists with crappy material that further weakens their's and AI's credibility.
That's why I included that harsh commentary from the Pulse Music Board -- to show folks here what AI contestants like Carrie and Bo are really up against.
Bo was on The View today, where he repeated that he was glad he finished 2nd. He said he's very appreciative of the fans who voted for him, and for the opportunity he has now. But he considers himself a songwriter. He was concerned that winning AI might have hurt his credibility badly in the industry. He really wants a chance to do his own stuff, and if it hits, good. If it doesn't, at least he's had the opportunity to put it out there.
Word is that the Nashville types are eager to support Carrie. In my opinion, they need fresh blood in country music that might appeal to a younger, broader audience. So I repeat, if she gets good material and pours her heart and soul into it, she's got a good shot at succeeding.
I hope she does. Why should there be only one way for someone to succeed in show business?
I bet Bo thinks so too, probably why he was glad he didn't win. This way he can make more of his own decisions. The B'ham stations have been playing his version of Vehicle regularly. It's actually better than his live performance, even though I am so tired of the song. I am anxious to hear an original from him.