AI: Unstoppable?
Because of so many issues, I forgot to post this when it was still relevant. Needless to say, I’ve recently found out that CD and Fuel are in discussions for this to happen. Especially since a certain someone didn’t win the competition.
Taken from NYTIMES article: Music Labels Jockey for American Idol Exposure
It is not clear exactly what determines whether a particular contestant’s performance will generate a sales spike. The results can be unpredictable. On the March 1 episode, for example, the contestant Chris Daughtry sang "Hemorrhage (in My Hands)," which had been a hit for the rock band Fuel in 2000. Sales of the digital single soared to more than 17,900 copies the following week, up from just over 1,100, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Mr. Daughtry’s timing was fortuitious: Fuel recently parted ways with its lead singer, and is now auditioning for a new one. "It just came out of the blue," said Paul Geary, the band’s manager. "Our Web site lit up. This guy gets on the air and nails the band’s biggest hit. I think he’d be a contender for the gig."
Wouldn’t it be amazing for Chris to become the lead singer of Fuel?
