Also I wonder what they have to put up with behind the scenes that makes all the AI finalists want to cut off from there contracts as soon as possible. Might explain some nasty looks.
Could be. The AI contract is very restrictive, and they take a LOT of the earnings generated.
That's what I was just getting ready to say. It can't be the most pleasurable experience if so many of them want to break the AI/19E ties. Kelly & Clay were able to get out but it cost them. I know Ruben called it "a crash course in the music business." Maybe Carrie didn't even want to be there but her contract may have demanded it. Who knows? But it's interesting they seem to want to get away as soon as they can.
Maybe one of the celebs pulled something back stage?
When Carrie was interviewed before the show, Warwick and Lythgow showed up. They congratulated her on her awards last night and she laughed and said she thought AI had a tiny little bit to do with it and they said no, they gave her a springboard but the success in her career was due to her.
It was really a nice moment and all seemed happy and gracious.