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Post by CarrieUfan on Oct 16, 2012 11:54:24 GMT -5
Top grossing-tours for this week: The fact that I'm seeing her on Tuesday at the Staples Center...  I can't believe how fast this came! I CANNOT WAIT Have fun tonight!  |
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Post by jptexas on Oct 17, 2012 7:00:45 GMT -5
^^those numbers are impressive, even outselling LA by 8X. This makes her absence
From the CMA EOTY LIST literally ridiculous. Carrie has never even appeared on that list. To me, this has
been the ultimate diss in country music since she's been on the scene. It's not even the fact that
she's never won, but that she is not even considered.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2012 19:40:06 GMT -5
Carrie packed the Staples Center last night. Crazy, crazy large audience. If it wasn't a sell-out, it was soooo damn close to one because I was in the rafters, and even those were filled to the back rows across the arena. I'd say about 80%-85% of the arena was available for seating, too, with the stage blocking off the rest of it. There wasn't any less than over 14,000 there (my prediction). Proof via picture taken by me from my seat:  |
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Post by singalong on Oct 17, 2012 20:23:42 GMT -5
^^those numbers are impressive, even outselling LA by 8X. This makes her absence From the CMA EOTY LIST literally ridiculous. Carrie has never even appeared on that list. To me, this has been the ultimate diss in country music since she's been on the scene. It's not even the fact that she's never won, but that she is not even considered. Carrie's sales are 8 times more because they are counting 8 of her shows together in the total and only one show of LA. If you check LA concert stats, they have been comparable to Carrie's.  |
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Post by neally on Oct 17, 2012 20:33:34 GMT -5
I love seeing that photo, 14887fan. Thanks for posting ! IMO, Carrie's continued improvements as a performer has evolved her into one of the best entertainers from any genre today. I know the following statement is cliche, but: speaking as a fan following her career over the years is so rewarding as she is truly a legend in the making ! :'(
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Post by realityBITES on Oct 17, 2012 21:25:11 GMT -5
Love the videos that show the crowd!
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Post by neally on Oct 17, 2012 21:36:26 GMT -5
^^ Look at the crowd participation- AMAZING ! I still can not stand that song for so many reasons....
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Post by strikeleo on Oct 17, 2012 21:48:31 GMT -5
^^those numbers are impressive, even outselling LA by 8X. This makes her absence From the CMA EOTY LIST literally ridiculous. Carrie has never even appeared on that list. To me, this has been the ultimate diss in country music since she's been on the scene. It's not even the fact that she's never won, but that she is not even considered. Carrie's sales are 8 times more because they are counting 8 of her shows together in the total and only one show of LA. If you check LA concert stats, they have been comparable to Carrie's. I was about to mention that. It's definitely a better showing than the Play On tour, though. What may be used in Carrie's disadvantage is that out of the 8 shows, she only managed to sell out 3 of them. This is why, to me, she is likely forgotten in the EOTY category, because everywhere else she is a strong contender for the prize. Her records sell quite well and she is probably one of the few females who can cross a million with ease left on country. Her singles all do quite well within the genre. I feel like she got a bad rep for her performance skills early on and people still don't believe she has improved. One by one, she is proving them wrong, though. |
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Post by tsr on Oct 17, 2012 22:23:08 GMT -5
Ok, I love DYTAM... but "Good in Goodbye" must be the third single.
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Post by singalong on Oct 17, 2012 23:00:34 GMT -5
Ok, I love DYTAM... but "Good in Goodbye" must be the third single. Cambodia loves it too. Good in Goodbye #4 Cambodia |
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Post by adwem on Oct 17, 2012 23:36:44 GMT -5
Apparently she doesn't know when to take a day off even when she is touring Karen Klein @karenaklein Carrie Underwood singing Coldplay's 'Fix You' the Living Rooms @ Fryman Canyon http://instagram.com/p/Q6PZaXFRis |
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Post by neally on Oct 17, 2012 23:46:35 GMT -5
I had low expectations for this duet since it was with Aerosmith; therefore, I am not overly surprised (nor disappointed) that I am not a fan of this song. Regardless, I love Carrie's vocals on this track, especially her lower register during her (second) verse, where IMO, she sounds stronger than ever. |
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 17, 2012 23:47:17 GMT -5
Not completely feeling the Aerosmith duet. It's not bad or anything, it's just not as epic as I had expected... It's kind of anticlimactic, to be honest.
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Post by adwem on Oct 17, 2012 23:49:01 GMT -5
I wonder if this is the Rock version or the country version as there will be two different version
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Post by countrygirl918 on Oct 18, 2012 0:13:11 GMT -5
I absolutely love the Aerosmith duet. Great lyrics, great vocals, great melody, great arrangement. I could see that being a big hit if they decided to release it to radio.
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Post by freeman on Oct 18, 2012 0:25:26 GMT -5
I love the duet. It is kinda how you'd expect this duet to go down but that's okay. It's a nice song. Nothing really new but still a nice listen. Love Carrie's sexy vocals. :)
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Post by desertfloods on Oct 18, 2012 6:36:41 GMT -5
On first listen, I wasn't super crazy about the duet. But now I love it!!! Especially love the vocals on it!
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Post by spencer on Oct 18, 2012 9:06:42 GMT -5
Carrie's sales are 8 times more because they are counting 8 of her shows together in the total and only one show of LA. If you check LA concert stats, they have been comparable to Carrie's. I was about to mention that. It's definitely a better showing than the Play On tour, though. What may be used in Carrie's disadvantage is that out of the 8 shows, she only managed to sell out 3 of them. This is why, to me, she is likely forgotten in the EOTY category, because everywhere else she is a strong contender for the prize. Her records sell quite well and she is probably one of the few females who can cross a million with ease left on country. Her singles all do quite well within the genre. I feel like she got a bad rep for her performance skills early on and people still don't believe she has improved. One by one, she is proving them wrong, though. They are ranked according to sales, not how many shows sold out. Each and everyone of Carries shows have come close to sell outs, and if it weren't for her humungous stage the numbers would be higher still. Blown Away tour so far is probably the most ambitious and successful of all her tours. Her last tour also made the list for being the top female country tour. And she still received no nomination from CMA. So the problem seems to lie with the CMA voters, not Carrie, who continues to make country history. |
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Post by spencer on Oct 18, 2012 9:09:32 GMT -5
Love the duet with Tyler. If there are two versions I think this is the country version. I can actually hear Tyler's twang. It's great. Love the beat, the arrangement and the vocals.
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Post by TFMachado on Oct 18, 2012 9:35:44 GMT -5
LOL @ the girl comparing herself to Carrie, Kelly and Christina yesterday on X-Factor...
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Oct 18, 2012 14:46:51 GMT -5
"BLOWN AWAY": 12.8k (850k)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2012 15:21:53 GMT -5
I've never been an Areosmith fan, but I love Carrie's vocals on the duet. Her and Steven mesh well together. It is amazing to me that Carrie can sing with anyone and sound right at home. Stick her in any genre and she's always flawless. I'm not expecting anything to happen with this, but I'm always game for new Carrie music. This is a departure for her, and I'm genuinely curious to see how Areosmith fans react. I find Carrie's rock covers to be among some of my all-time favorites from her; I'd love to see her dabble more in rock in the future, or possibly release a covers album one day.
As I heard a Carrie fan proclaim: country is her heart, rock is her soul.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 18, 2012 15:27:38 GMT -5
"BLOWN AWAY": 12.8k (850k) Should definitely do 1,000,000 by year's end, or soon thereafter. Sales should surely pick up CMA week, and probably sustain themselves throughout November with the AMAs and such (which I presume Carrie will at least attend, and probably perform as she's off from the tour that night and surrounding nights). Then December comes along and gives practically everyone sales boosts. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2012 19:49:28 GMT -5
Carrie's sales are 8 times more because they are counting 8 of her shows together in the total and only one show of LA. If you check LA concert stats, they have been comparable to Carrie's. I was about to mention that. It's definitely a better showing than the Play On tour, though. What may be used in Carrie's disadvantage is that out of the 8 shows, she only managed to sell out 3 of them. This is why, to me, she is likely forgotten in the EOTY category, because everywhere else she is a strong contender for the prize. Her records sell quite well and she is probably one of the few females who can cross a million with ease left on country. Her singles all do quite well within the genre. I feel like she got a bad rep for her performance skills early on and people still don't believe she has improved. One by one, she is proving them wrong, though. ...only selling 97% of tickets instead of 100% for some of the shows is what is costing her from a CMA EOTY nod? Doubtful. |
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Oct 18, 2012 20:30:57 GMT -5
SongPop is now unveiling playlists based on artists' entire discographies. The first one goes to...none other than Carrie herself! Enjoy everybody!  |
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 18, 2012 22:34:33 GMT -5
Carrie's sales are 8 times more because they are counting 8 of her shows together in the total and only one show of LA. If you check LA concert stats, they have been comparable to Carrie's. I was about to mention that. It's definitely a better showing than the Play On tour, though. What may be used in Carrie's disadvantage is that out of the 8 shows, she only managed to sell out 3 of them. This is why, to me, she is likely forgotten in the EOTY category, because everywhere else she is a strong contender for the prize. Her records sell quite well and she is probably one of the few females who can cross a million with ease left on country. Her singles all do quite well within the genre. I feel like she got a bad rep for her performance skills early on and people still don't believe she has improved. One by one, she is proving them wrong, though. I feel like that argument stood until about 2008. If anyone still thinks that wholeheartedly, then I feel like they genuinely do not like Carrie. Her peers all know she's one of THE most talented vocalists and entertainers to grace the Country music scene. Loretta Lynn, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, Reba, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, etc, have all said wonderful things, and this list goes on and on. The yet-to-be-seen nomination(s) are more or less a reflection of the competitive times among today's contemporary Country artists. I do feel Carrie coming from Idol has something to do with it, but by now I think people are getting past that. To the point, I don't think people find Carrie not to be a good entertainer anymore, I think the stigma attached to her career from Idol may have had more to do with the lack of Entertainer nominations. That, and of course the overall competition; Brad, Miranda, Taylor, Kenny, Keith, etc... |
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Post by countrybamafan on Oct 19, 2012 0:01:59 GMT -5
I don't think one particular reason can be pinpointed as to why Carrie hasn't been nominated for EOTY at the CMA's. I'd say it's a combination of numerous things. Coming from Idol certainly didn't help. Unfortunately, I think there may always be a few people in the industry who will always feel that way towards Carrie; however, at this point, I think that number is very small. The majority of people should realize by now that Carrie's success is all her. She's been in the business 7 years and has released 4 albums that have sold millions and millions with singles that have sold millions and millions, and she has 16 Mediabase #1's and 13 Billboard #1's so far.
I feel that Carrie has helped shape how country music is today (for better or worse). I'm not saying she did it alone, but I feel like she has been the first artist since the likes of Faith Hill and Shania Twain back in the 90's who has brought in more fans to the genre. During the time Carrie entered the scene, you had the same artists being nominated for EOTY (Kenny, Keith, Brad, Rascal Flatts, and George Strait) and females were almost non-existent. Yes, Gretchen Wilson had a short run, but it would prove to be very short. Faith Hill and Sara Evans had a hit or two. But, at that time, no females were really having consistent success. Now, although there is still a shortage of female artists, you have Carrie, Taylor, and Miranda who have been consistent with the hits (not counting Taylor's recent miss).
When Carrie exploded onto the scene, I think the world of country music was shaken. Many of her peers just did not know what to think of an artist coming from a reality show (a pop one nonetheless, not the country reality show, Nashville Star) having so much success. Of course, they could not deny the huge hits of Jesus, Take The Wheel and Before He Cheats, leading to an award sweep during the next couple of years. Carrie was even rewarded Female Vocalist of the Year at the CMA’s during her first active year, which was pretty much unheard of at the time (although her year was obviously so much bigger than any other female in every way imaginable).
Carrie seemed to win almost every country reward, but of course, she was not nominated for EOTY. That was still an award that was considered very prestigious and more of a touring/lifetime achievement award. Carrie didn’t start headlining herself until her third album. She co-headlined with Keith Urban during her second album and headlined a few shows, but I think it was smart of her to wait, even though it meant not getting nominated for EOTY. It’s much better to be safe than sorry, and she got to learn from some of the best entertainers in the industry. She definitely made the right choice, IMO.
Then, when Carrie headlined, she didn’t play really big shows. She was selling really well, but her touring numbers weren’t jaw-dropping like the other names in the category. Still, fans hoped she would get nominated. There was one year (2009 maybe?) when Sugarland managed to squeeze their way into the EOTY field. Although their touring numbers hadn’t been huge, they had been around slightly longer than Carrie, so I think the industry felt they were “due.” I do think Carrie got close.
Then, 2010 was the year that seemed to change everything when it came to EOTY. George Strait was slowing down commercially, Rascal Flatts were going down in popularity and getting stale (and their arrogance in their entitlement didn’t help), and I think Kenny Chesney took the year off. Then, you had artists like Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Zac Brown Band, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, etc. who just bursted into the scene. 2010 was a huge year of change for country music. The EOTY award was no longer just a touring and lifetime achievement award. Now, it seemed to be about the “biggest country artist.” Unfortunately, Carrie just got squeezed out, for several reasons. First, I think many people felt that Carrie had already “won enough.” Everyone was all over Miranda Lambert who had fought for years for recognition. Taylor Swift was having a mega-colossal year. Lady Antebellum had a huge hit, and they just seemed to come around at the right time, whenever Rascal Flatts was falling commercially. Jason Aldean, of course, blazed into the scene and was doing extremely well. So many breakthrough artists during 2010! Second, Carrie wasn’t as “fresh” as the other artists, since she had been around longer. I contribute it to really bad timing. Had it been a few years back, I think Carrie would have had the EOTY nomination in the bag, but for 2010, the voters decided to make a big statement, which ended up hurting Carrie in getting the nomination.
Taylor fans may rag me for this statement, but I truly feel that Carrie’s success helped Taylor become the huge superstar she is now. Yes, Taylor built a following online, but as I said, Carrie was the one who first brought in a new generation of people to the genre. This new generation eventually found Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, etc. and country music changed. There have been so many singing reality shows since Carrie’s run on Idol (both country and non-country). More and more country artists came through Idol and other reality shows. Now, there is a new reality show (Nashville) about female country artists. Would all this have happened if it weren’t for Carrie’s success coming out of the gate? Who knows. All I know is back in the mid 2000’s, country music was not nearly as big as it is now and was not shown in the media nearly as much.
And, of course, we can’t forget that Carrie seems to “straddle the line” of country music. She’s not on the Taylor Swift side, but she’s not completely “traditional” either. She’s had some really pop leaning material and really country leaning material. She’s covered rock songs and some great country classics, knocking them both out of the ballpark. This leads to lots of controversy, especially because, as I said, I feel Carrie helped pave where country music is today. In a way, I think this has generated some hostility from her peers, but it’s also led to praise. Years from now, when we look back at country music, Carrie will be seen as a revolutionary figure.
(Sorry for the long, drawn-out post. It’s late, so I apologize if I repeated myself too much lol).
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