Just to get in y'all's conversation....:)
This is the first I've heard Carrie, but she's definitely got a great voice, no doubt.
She was the correct winner of A.I. last year.
She does have a lovely voice. During American Idol earlier this year, I liked her, then went through a time when I didn't like her due to her stiff performing style. But I've warmed to her again and hope she does well.
Mostly I can't stand the snobs in the music industry who say someone who wins a talent contest doesn't have any credibility. Blech. The market speaks. Kelly Clarkson is closing in on 6 million in sales for her 2nd album, Breakaway. It is still #9 after 50 weeks on the charts. She currently has the #1 song on the radio airplay charts. She's had four #1 hits a row, and will have the #1 and #2 or #3 songs of the year in terms of radio airplay. (#2 and #3 are not settled yet between Kelly and Mariah Carey.)
I'd say that's some credibility. No reason why Carrie couldn't do similarly well with hard work and good management.