Jonny, beautiful tribute and wonderful thread - again.
Your sensitive portrait of Tammy is just exquisite, especially the soft light in her beautiful, warm eyes.
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Our daughter just saw Carrie Underwood perform last weekend in Maine.
It was such a lift...so excellent and generous and wholesome, with all ages having a really good time.
She could truly see first hand why Carrie was the right one to win.
She told me that American Idol gets razzed for being lightweight, but it makes people so HAPPY. It makes them want to sing.
There were three little girls who went up to Carrie afterwards, handing her little stuffed animals, and they were THRILLED.
Can you think of a better example for them than Carrie?
Can you think of a better example for them than Carrie?
Other than Kelly Clarkson, no. There aren't that many good role models for girls these days (or boys, either).
I hope the next crop of potential Idols follows their lead.