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Post by jeff on Jul 6, 2007 22:26:06 GMT -5
So, what Country act would everyone like Carrie to headline with? I would like to see Sugarland, Martina, or even Brad (though she was Brad's opener last year). while sugarland is a great idea since they are pretty hot right now, i would hope that the idea of carrie co-headlining would be for her to learn the ins and outs regarding headlining a tour. sugarland have not headlined before (i would think) so they can't teach her that. so i would prefer a more seasoned artist who has headlined before so he/she can actually show carrie the ropes of headlining. there could be an issue of the established stars being unwilling to share coheadlining status for someone who is still relatively new. so far, the way i see it, only brad seems to be openly supporting carrie so i think he would like to help her out again. of course since i love the both of them this would be my wish. can you imagine 75 mins of carrie, 75 mins of brad, and maybe they finish the show up with some duets including WL and OL??? OMG!!! my other choice would actually be brooks and dunn... my other dream duet partner with carrie is ronnie dunn haha
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Post by somebody60 on Jul 6, 2007 22:32:58 GMT -5
So, what Country act would everyone like Carrie to headline with? I would like to see Sugarland, Martina, or even Brad (though she was Brad's opener last year). while sugarland is a great idea since they are pretty hot right now, i would hope that the idea of carrie co-headlining would be for her to learn the ins and outs regarding headlining a tour. sugarland have not headlined before (i would think) so they can't teach her that. so i would prefer a more seasoned artist who has headlined before so he/she can actually show carrie the ropes of headlining. there could be an issue of the established stars being unwilling to share coheadlining status for someone who is still relatively new. so far, the way i see it, only brad seems to be openly supporting carrie so i think he would like to help her out again. of course since i love the both of them this would be my wish. can you imagine 75 mins of carrie, 75 mins of brad, and maybe they finish the show up with some duets including WL and OL??? OMG!!! my other choice would actually be brooks and dunn... my other dream duet partner with carrie is ronnie dunn haha You make a very good point that I didn't think about. You could definitely be right about that. In that case, Brad does seem like a good choice. And, fans would get to hear OL! :) I also think it would also be great to have Carrie/Martina headline. Carrie loves Martina as well, and I think it would be good for Carrie to get different people's advice about headlining completely on her own. She's had advice from Brad and Kenny Chesney. She hasn't toured with a girl yet, so I think Martina would be a good one. I've read that Martina's concerts have done decent, but not just really great. Carrie would most definitely boost that # up. Of course, I do love Martina's voice, so that's definitely a reason (and I've read Martina sounds really, really great live). And, Carrie and Martina doing a duet would knock the roof off the entire stadium with their powerful voices!! :)
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Post by jeff on Jul 6, 2007 22:48:20 GMT -5
im not sure about carrie coheadlining with another lady... jmo... i just dont see it happening. carrie's the top gun now when it comes to lady artists in country, and while most of the other ladies have been polite (and some downright jealous), i dont think they would jump all over the chance to teach carrie and help her win more awards
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Post by somebody60 on Jul 6, 2007 23:47:18 GMT -5
im not sure about carrie coheadlining with another lady... jmo... i just dont see it happening. carrie's the top gun now when it comes to lady artists in country, and while most of the other ladies have been polite (and some downright jealous), i dont think they would jump all over the chance to teach carrie and help her win more awards Well, that could be the case. But, I don't see Martina as that kind of lady. She's had her share of Awards too. She's been top lady before several times. And, I don't see her as a "competitive" person (that's my perception, but perceptions can always be wrong). I personally don't think all female artists are that jealous. I think it's just a select few, especially those who can only dream of having Carrie's kind of success. Personally, I think the lady veterans should help mold the younger lady generation, because the younger generation are the ones that will make a big influence on the future of Country music. Plus, for Martina to co-headline with Carrie would most definitely help her concert #'s that appear to be struggling, so that would be a bonus for her.
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Post by leilamaurizia on Jul 7, 2007 0:48:32 GMT -5
I don't think it's a good idea for a Martina-Carrie co-headline either. Aside from some of M's fans going ballistic which I can foresee already (as some of them are having a field day already going off on Carrie now; you've encountered one of them in the country section), I haven't really seen Martina as being super-duper supportive of Carrie. She's classy to not say anything bad (she and Carrie are similar that way in talking or rather, not talking, about fellow artists), but she hasn't given off the impression that she's supportive either. The only time was when she was "justifying" her being a guest coach on Idol. Other times, she refuses to talk about Carrie. One interviewer even mentioned that fact. The only females I see being secure enough to really lend out a helping hand would be Dolly and Reba, who are already living legends IMO and are not strictly, actively going head-to-head with Carrie for airplay and awards. Well, Reba is now, but she's always treated Carrie well, as we know from Carrie herself. In fact, Carrie will, in a sense, be opening for Reba on her Canadian concert dates. Oh, and Trisha Yearwood, if she goes on a major tour, would be good too, I think. I remember she had flowers in Carrie's dressing room for her first ever Opry performance. That was really sweet :) Incidentally, Carrie, Martina, and Trisha are my 3 top voices. These ladies' voices are phenomenally amazing!
As for other co-headlining options, my vote would go to Mr. Paisley too. It doesn't hurt that they seem to be good friends.
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Post by jeff on Jul 7, 2007 1:34:38 GMT -5
im not sure about carrie coheadlining with another lady... jmo... i just dont see it happening. carrie's the top gun now when it comes to lady artists in country, and while most of the other ladies have been polite (and some downright jealous), i dont think they would jump all over the chance to teach carrie and help her win more awards Well, that could be the case. But, I don't see Martina as that kind of lady. She's had her share of Awards too. She's been top lady before several times. And, I don't see her as a "competitive" person (that's my perception, but perceptions can always be wrong). I personally don't think all female artists are that jealous. I think it's just a select few, especially those who can only dream of having Carrie's kind of success. Personally, I think the lady veterans should help mold the younger lady generation, because the younger generation are the ones that will make a big influence on the future of Country music. Plus, for Martina to co-headline with Carrie would most definitely help her concert #'s that appear to be struggling, so that would be a bonus for her. i dont think they are mostly jealous, but i dont think they would be enthusiastic to help carrie either... showing a youngster the ropes to touring requires someone who is willing to take the extra step for carrie, and i dont think any of the ladies strike me as that. I don't think it's a good idea for a Martina-Carrie co-headline either. Aside from some of M's fans going ballistic which I can foresee already (as some of them are having a field day already going off on Carrie now; you've encountered one of them in the country section), I haven't really seen Martina as being super-duper supportive of Carrie. She's classy to not say anything bad (she and Carrie are similar that way in talking or rather, not talking, about fellow artists), but she hasn't given off the impression that she's supportive either. The only time was when she was "justifying" her being a guest coach on Idol. Other times, she refuses to talk about Carrie. One interviewer even mentioned that fact. The only females I see being secure enough to really lend out a helping hand would be Dolly and Reba, who are already living legends IMO and are not strictly, actively going head-to-head with Carrie for airplay and awards. Well, Reba is now, but she's always treated Carrie well, as we know from Carrie herself. In fact, Carrie will, in a sense, be opening for Reba on her Canadian concert dates. Oh, and Trisha Yearwood, if she goes on a major tour, would be good too, I think. I remember she had flowers in Carrie's dressing room for her first ever Opry performance. That was really sweet :) Incidentally, Carrie, Martina, and Trisha are my 3 top voices. These ladies' voices are phenomenally amazing! As for other co-headlining options, my vote would go to Mr. Paisley too. It doesn't hurt that they seem to be good friends. yea, i failed to mention fan reaction too. i remember going on various message boards (of course message boards do not represent the opinions of most of the fans), but after carrie won FVOTY during faith-gate, the opinions of the fans of the ladies all played the "she hasnt paid her dues" card. on the other hand, mr paisley and mr urban's boards were very supportive of carrie's win
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Post by sbp17 on Jul 7, 2007 3:21:03 GMT -5
Very well said, leila, as usual. While ordinarily you would think a Carrie-Martina tour would be a match made in heaven due to their similar styles, I just don't see it happening for reasons you mentioned. And that is unfortunate. For the longest time, Martina was my second favorite female singer (behind Reba, of course). And she's still right up there but now that second position shifts between Martina, Kelly C., Carrie, Faith, Trisha and LeAnn Rimes. But while I confess to not knowing any conversations Martina & Carrie have had off-camera, I'm a bit discouraged with Martina's silence on Carrie in public. I don't expect her to gush profusely but Carrie performed several of her songs on AI and called Martina her idol. I would think that Martina would at least acknowledge that without being prodded. This reaction (or the lack thereof) stands in stark contrast to Reba's response to Kelly Clarkson. And as you mentioned, perhaps it has more to do with the fact that Martina is still competing for female vocalist of the year awards while Reba hasn't been nominated in years. And while I would love for a Reba-Carrie tour and would travel anywhere in the world to see it, I think that would add more fuel to the Carrie-Kelly fan war. But fan wars be damned, I'd really like to see them together. I think the only other viable female co-headline options are Faith Hill, Shania Twain, and, to a lesser extent, LeAnn Rimes and Gretchen Wilson. The Carrie-Faith relationship is similar to Carrie-Martina. Shania Twain won't be touring in the near future. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll see LeAnn and Carrie exchanging "hellos" anytime soon. And Gretchen's career is heading in the opposite direction and their styles are just too different. And while I love Trisha, no one would buy that as a co-headline and Trisha is too dignified to pretend it to be one. So I'm thinking we gotta go with a male. I don't think it's a good idea for a Martina-Carrie co-headline either. Aside from some of M's fans going ballistic which I can foresee already (as some of them are having a field day already going off on Carrie now; you've encountered one of them in the country section), I haven't really seen Martina as being super-duper supportive of Carrie. She's classy to not say anything bad (she and Carrie are similar that way in talking or rather, not talking, about fellow artists), but she hasn't given off the impression that she's supportive either. The only time was when she was "justifying" her being a guest coach on Idol. Other times, she refuses to talk about Carrie. One interviewer even mentioned that fact. The only females I see being secure enough to really lend out a helping hand would be Dolly and Reba, who are already living legends IMO and are not strictly, actively going head-to-head with Carrie for airplay and awards. Well, Reba is now, but she's always treated Carrie well, as we know from Carrie herself. In fact, Carrie will, in a sense, be opening for Reba on her Canadian concert dates. Oh, and Trisha Yearwood, if she goes on a major tour, would be good too, I think. I remember she had flowers in Carrie's dressing room for her first ever Opry performance. That was really sweet :) Incidentally, Carrie, Martina, and Trisha are my 3 top voices. These ladies' voices are phenomenally amazing! As for other co-headlining options, my vote would go to Mr. Paisley too. It doesn't hurt that they seem to be good friends.
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Post by TimeFlies on Jul 7, 2007 3:39:47 GMT -5
if i could see carrie co headlining with any female, it would have to be Reba, there is less competition between fans, (reba at pretty much legand status), and there is so much that reba could teach carrie, since that is the reason carrie wants a co-headliner...any other person to tour with and i would have to say brad as the obvious choice...there are not many other artists that i can see when i visualize a box office draw but i guess we shall see when the time comes
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Post by maxwell on Jul 7, 2007 8:35:12 GMT -5
But while I confess to not knowing any conversations Martina & Carrie have had off-camera, I'm a bit discouraged with Martina's silence on Carrie in public. I don't expect her to gush profusely but Carrie performed several of her songs on AI and called Martina her idol. I would think that Martina would at least acknowledge that without being prodded. This reaction (or the lack thereof) stands in stark contrast to Reba's response to Kelly Clarkson. Reba met Kelly after AI1 when Reba sang with Kelly on a show. Maybe they hit it off then and stayed in touch. Reba has one child who is older and seems to have been focused on her TV show which may allow her more time for outside activities. Doesn't Martina have young children and I believe she still tours. Right now her main focus may be on her family and work. So I'm not at all surprised that she has not commented about Carrie. I don't see many artists saying things about other artists unless they are working together on a project. You often hear about people who worked together on a movie or TV show and became fast friends, but who didn't run into each other again for years if ever after the project was over. Please no. They have two separate audiences and are not a match at all.
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Post by sbp17 on Jul 7, 2007 9:06:59 GMT -5
Please no. They have two separate audiences and are not a match at all. First, I think most Reba fans like Carrie and her music. Carrie and Kenny had two separate audiences. Before they toured together, I would have said that Carrie and Brad had two separate audiences. And concerning your first comment, I don't think family and work keep you from commenting on a breakthrough artist who has hailed you as their idol.
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Post by lyrichord on Jul 7, 2007 10:26:49 GMT -5
while sugarland is a great idea since they are pretty hot right now, i would hope that the idea of carrie co-headlining would be for her to learn the ins and outs regarding headlining a tour. sugarland have not headlined before (i would think) so they can't teach her that. so i would prefer a more seasoned artist who has headlined before so he/she can actually show carrie the ropes of headlining. there could be an issue of the established stars being unwilling to share coheadlining status for someone who is still relatively new. Your second point is why I think Sugarland is the most logical choice to co-headline with Carrie. I have a hard time thinking of any veteran artists willing to admit they need help drawing in audiences after years of headlining by themselves previously. People just aren't that secure, plus their fanbases would probably flip out. Jennifer Nettles has amazing stage presence so I think Sugarland would be a good choice. I also wouldn't mind seeing Carrie open for Keith Urban or Shania Twain for their world tour dates, since she doesn't have an audience overseas yet.
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Post by fischbone on Jul 7, 2007 11:03:48 GMT -5
Carrie and Sugarland gets my vote...man,that would be a rocking tour!! As for a male co-headliner, I would pick Brad again, of course...
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Post by somebody60 on Jul 7, 2007 13:02:36 GMT -5
I don't think it's a good idea for a Martina-Carrie co-headline either. Aside from some of M's fans going ballistic which I can foresee already (as some of them are having a field day already going off on Carrie now; you've encountered one of them in the country section) Well, personally, I don't think most Martina fans are like that. I think it's just a few of the very hardcore Martina fans who are jealous of Carrie's huge success now, and they wish that Martina was doing as well. But, most fans of an artist aren't that hardcore, and I believe most Martina fans like Carrie too. However, if some of these fans have a problem with it, than that's their problem. They can just get over it!!! What interviewer are you referring to because I haven't heard of this? Sometimes, a single person can exaggerate things to a huge extreme (trust me, if you knew my uncle, you'd understand)! Perhaps Martina just hasn't had the chance to talk to Carrie a lot more. Martina has been touring and she does have kids that she tends to. Carrie's been touring a lot (except for the last couple of months, but this is the time Martina's been touring). Carrie and Martina haven't had too much time together, I don't think. Plus, I don't recall anyone ever giving Martina the chance to even mention Carrie! For me, Martina hasn't given off the impression that she's unsupportive of Carrie, either. We really don't know what Martina thinks of Carrie. So, I don't think we need to judge her like that. Dolly and Reba could also be a good match for Carrie. And you are right, they are legends. And, they are older than Martina, so they are probably wiser. But, do they plan on having any major tours? Even though Reba has a duets album, she may not be touring. And, I don't think Dolly has had any major tours in a while. But, this could be possible, I suppose. Personally, I don't think that many ladies are so serious about awards. I mean, it's not like these ladies haven't ever won an award before because they have. [/quote]
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Post by stuffy on Jul 7, 2007 15:21:13 GMT -5
I also read the statement. It came from the blog of a reporter who interviewed Martina for his newspaper. He said Martina didn't want to talk about Carrie or Idol. blogs.mcall.com/groller/2007/06/mumbling-with-m.htmlI personally didn't think it was a big deal. Maybe she gets asked about Carrie and Idol all the time. It could be getting old for her especially when she has something else to promote.
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Post by somebody60 on Jul 7, 2007 15:54:35 GMT -5
^Well, if you read the line directly before your quote, it said:
"When I wasn't struggling to put a sentence together, I did pick up a few things from McBride."
Using this sentence, this is just the perception this guy got. And, this guy was interviewing her over the telephone. You can't see facial expressions over the phone. Also, this guy said that Martina was giving one or two word answers for EVERY question he asked her. She was probably just trying to extremely careful about what she said. She also may not have felt like talking much. She might be the type of person who hates talking over the phone. I know many people who hate talking on the phone.
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Post by stuffy on Jul 7, 2007 16:38:12 GMT -5
^Well, if you read the line directly before your quote, it said: "When I wasn't struggling to put a sentence together, I did pick up a few things from McBride." Using this sentence, this is just the perception this guy got. And, this guy was interviewing her over the telephone. You can't see facial expressions over the phone. Also, this guy said that Martina was giving one or two word answers for EVERY question he asked her. She was probably just trying to extremely careful about what she said. She also may not have felt like talking much. She might be the type of person who hates talking over the phone. I know many people who hate talking on the phone. Did you not see the part where I said I didn't think it was a big deal? I was just pointing out where the original poster read the details of the interview, and what was said. I'm not promoting a Carrie vs. Martina fight. I personally find all the Carrie vs. Faith, Miranda, Taylor, etc. stuff ridiculous. I'm actually going to see Martina this upcoming Thursday.
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Post by monuda89 on Jul 7, 2007 16:54:31 GMT -5
Martina is like Carrie's idol..and i'm pretty sure Martina knows how much Carrie respects and idolizes her.... i really dont think martina would have anything against Carrie.
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Post by tsharky on Jul 7, 2007 16:55:30 GMT -5
I agree with all of you who think carrie co-headlining with another female would be a bit awkward due to jealousy, etc- it is unfortunate as so many guys coheadline together...But I cannot think of any females that do, come to think of it. Guys don't seem as competitive or catty as woman can be-- and speaking as a woman, I am qualified to say that I think...LOL
however- I secretly would die of happiness if martina and carrie did a headline tour together. It would be amazing!
But I doubt it will happen. I see Carrie with a male as well, or perhaps Sugarland. Jen Nettles is the one female who doesn't appear to be jealous of carrie yet--- she is doing great herself, and has no reason to resent carrie. I really like sugarland and I think it would be a fantastic tour.
But since sugarland is not experienced at headlining either--- the first choice has to be Brad again-- or- keith urban or kenny again. Carrie could get dierks slot and perform 45 minutes coming on right before kenny. That would work out real well...I think sugarland has that slot this year. Carrie could get it next year.
Rascal Flats also comes to mind since carrie and rascal flats are such good friends and duet well together....they are a good match- no jealousy there.
It is hard to be carrie- because she is too big to open, too small to headline. She has to do what she suggested- co-headline, to morph into headliner status by her 3rd or 4th album.
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Post by caxpress on Jul 7, 2007 17:51:31 GMT -5
How about Carrie opening for Bon Jovi? I bet she could learn a lot from them.
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Post by tsharky on Jul 7, 2007 19:32:51 GMT -5
How about Carrie opening for Bon Jovi? I bet she could learn a lot from them. that would be heaven!!! wow- what a tour! guys- a friend said that on the tony romo forums, someone's dad saw carrie at tonys golf tournment today or yesterday, cheering him on. tony is competing in a golf tournament all weekend in wisconsin, his home state, as the cowboys have off a week or so before training camp officially begins. PLease don't shoot me if this info turns out to be false. I did find out that there is a golf tournmanet in wisconsin this week and tony is in it for sure.. The carrie part- one can only speculate...but this was in a tony romo forum, not a carrie forum or romowood gossip forum.
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Post by somebody60 on Jul 7, 2007 19:34:03 GMT -5
^Well, if you read the line directly before your quote, it said: "When I wasn't struggling to put a sentence together, I did pick up a few things from McBride." Using this sentence, this is just the perception this guy got. And, this guy was interviewing her over the telephone. You can't see facial expressions over the phone. Also, this guy said that Martina was giving one or two word answers for EVERY question he asked her. She was probably just trying to extremely careful about what she said. She also may not have felt like talking much. She might be the type of person who hates talking over the phone. I know many people who hate talking on the phone. Did you not see the part where I said I didn't think it was a big deal? I was just pointing out where the original poster read the details of the interview, and what was said. I'm not promoting a Carrie vs. Martina fight. I personally find all the Carrie vs. Faith, Miranda, Taylor, etc. stuff ridiculous. I'm actually going to see Martina this upcoming Thursday. Oh no. I wasn't directing my post at you. If you thought I did, I'm sorry. I was just pointing this out to everyone else who thinks that Martina doesn't like Carrie because we really don't know. Have fun at your Martina concert. I've heard she puts on a great show! :)
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Post by stuffy on Jul 7, 2007 21:45:16 GMT -5
Carrie has three very short mentions in Entertainment Weekly. The first is the sexiest vegetarian thing being mentioned on the Hit List.
The second is comparing hairstyles. It was teased hair vs. short bobs. She was up against Rhianna. They chose Rhianna. But they also chose Amy Winehouse's behive over Victoria Beckham's bob. Amy is very talented, but I think while original her hair is a mess.
The last mention was on their pop chart. They had a short blurb about BHC being the first country crossover hit in a long time.
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Post by TimeFlies on Jul 7, 2007 22:08:48 GMT -5
thanks stuffy i just got ew today, ill look for the mentions!
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Post by vinman on Jul 8, 2007 1:51:59 GMT -5
I think Carrie would have to tour with a Male for a co-headline to work out. Brad is my #1 pick.
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Post by fischbone on Jul 8, 2007 9:08:21 GMT -5
How about Carrie opening for Bon Jovi? I bet she could learn a lot from them. that would be heaven!!! wow- what a tour! guys- a friend said that on the tony romo forums, someone's dad saw carrie at tonys golf tournment today or yesterday, cheering him on. tony is competing in a golf tournament all weekend in wisconsin, his home state, as the cowboys have off a week or so before training camp officially begins. PLease don't shoot me if this info turns out to be false. I did find out that there is a golf tournmanet in wisconsin this week and tony is in it for sure.. The carrie part- one can only speculate...but this was in a tony romo forum, not a carrie forum or romowood gossip forum. They're getting married.....LMFAO!!! PUKE!!
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Post by tsharky on Jul 8, 2007 9:41:54 GMT -5
that would be heaven!!! wow- what a tour! guys- a friend said that on the tony romo forums, someone's dad saw carrie at tonys golf tournment today or yesterday, cheering him on. tony is competing in a golf tournament all weekend in wisconsin, his home state, as the cowboys have off a week or so before training camp officially begins. PLease don't shoot me if this info turns out to be false. I did find out that there is a golf tournmanet in wisconsin this week and tony is in it for sure.. The carrie part- one can only speculate...but this was in a tony romo forum, not a carrie forum or romowood gossip forum. They're getting married.....LMFAO!!! PUKE!! LOL no they are not. I personally think that would be great someday though,why not? anyway- I was just passing along the info. I won't post it on carrie forums because it is ugly there. People are really going crazy about this topic for some reason- they are either rabid romowood fanatics, or rabid tony haters who refuse to believe carrie could ever date someone. They want her to live in a bubble forever, never dating, never aging, never getting married, etc. Some of those people truly scare me...LOL
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Post by SILENCE on Jul 8, 2007 10:22:55 GMT -5
you know I see all this talk of jealousy and bitterness towards Carrie for her success and what not and I just have to laugh.
Carrie is on her first album and IMO no one knows what the future holds for her. To say she's in the same league as these ladies; Reba, Dolly, Martina, Faith, etc is like saying a rookie quarter back is better than Brett Farve just because he happened to have a better season.
Carrie is a rookie in the business, she's still very green and hasn't proven she has what it takes to maintain this level of sales or awards. Reba, Martina, Faith, Dolly, et al have been doing what Carrie's doing for decades...I don't think they have anything to be jealous of.
Carrie says she owes all her success to AI but the truth is she owes all her success to the country music industry as a whole, Country music open the door and welcomed Carrie with open arms..it could've been so much different had they shut her out due to her beginnings on a POP oriented show...
As for Reba and Carrie co-headlinging... I think that's not a bad idea. I'd go see that concert for sure!!
finally the difference between Martina/Carrie and Reba/Kelly is that Reba and Kelly have a close personal relationship, they are friends, they hang out together and get along well...I'm not sure Martina knows Carrie in more than just a passing way, so why would she go out of her way to praise her, I don't see Martina going out of her way to praise Taylor Swift either... ;)
I'd pretty much see Carrie with anyone cuz I want to see her live.
I wonder if Carrie ever thought of actually headling a small venue tour... seating 4-5 thousand people a venue, get her feet wet...that's how she'd learn just by doing it. Her fans would be supportive and I think it would be good for her to stand on her own.
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Post by somebody60 on Jul 8, 2007 12:22:02 GMT -5
^Great post. I completely agree with you.
Evem though I am a huge fan of Carrie, I understand that she isn't in the same level as these ladies you determined. I also liked the comment about the rookie quarter back comparison. Her next album will really determine her future success. You are right, anything can happen. But, I have faith in Carrie. :)
I also agree that these ladies shouldn't be jealous. They have been stars for decades, as you said. It doesn't make sense for some of them to be jealous. I could understand some of the other rookies who may have been in the business around the same time as Carrie being jealous of her, but I don't think stars who have been in the business for 10+ years have much reason to be jealous (or, at least, they shouldn't be).
Well, Carrie has had many headlining dates in small venues when she was opening for Brad and Kenny, but she hasn't had an entire tour with just that. In fact, I saw Carrie when she headlined for a crowd of around 10,000.
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TimeFlies
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Post by TimeFlies on Jul 8, 2007 12:32:23 GMT -5
bumblebee, she has already headlined various shows that range from the lower thousands to about 15 thousand, so she can fill those venues, and she has done amazing shows as a headliner
i honestly think the phrase "tour headliner" kinda freaks her out, at least thats how it sounds in different interviews, just like everything over the last two years she is going to have to just jump in and gain the confidence as she goes, she knows she doesn't have a huge amount of experience, but sometimes i thinks she underestimates herself (don't know that personally just analyzing what she has said)
im with you though, ive seen her live before and i can't wait to go see her again, so i really don't care who she is touring with it will be a great show!
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Post by tsharky on Jul 8, 2007 15:54:54 GMT -5
yeah I also think carrie got spooked from gretchen and dierks not doing as well as expected on their headlining tours.
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