[ChandyB71]

It seems Simon really likes the down home country gal aspect, after all he really pushed Carrie last season too.

I'm thinking, the country folk should go on the OTHER reality show for country singers and leave American Idol for those who do other genres (pop, rock, etc).

Also, I agree with some here that if a contestant has an "in" already in this business, that should keep them from being able to get this far and allow for others not so fortunate to compete instead. It would make the competition more challenging, I think.

[Wolfstar]

If Simon likes down home country, his definition of that must be pretty strange.

[Always Right]

Also, I agree with some here that if a contestant has an "in" already in this business, that should keep them from being able to get this far and allow for others not so fortunate to compete instead. It would make the competition more challenging, I think.

What's wrong with letting the best person win? Winning can do a lot more for a career than having an 'in' in the music industry. Of course as Fantasia and Rubin showed, winning doesn't necessarily guarantee success.

[Feiny]

But then Simon's company wouldn't own as many talented people. Keep in mind this about how much money Simon can make off of these people. Simon may be "into" country now after seeing how well Carrie is doing. The indie angle is new & can bring in a whole new batch of cash.

[Netizen]

Also, I agree with some here that if a contestant has an "in" already in this business, that should keep them from being able to get this far and allow for others not so fortunate to compete instead. It would make the competition more challenging, I think.

They would have to redefine ins then. Last year Bo and Constantine had ins. I would think that if she were in violation they would have disqualified her by now.