Comments on: ‘The X Factor’ USA notes: Emblem3, Carly Rose Sonenclar, Demi Lovato

By: Beckylee (@tarotx)

Beckylee (@tarotx) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:42:52 +0000

Young people do drive radio but album sells not as much. Carly does have young fans as well as older fans though. So it will depend on what single she&her label decide as a first single. It’s crucial for all new and emerging acts to pick great singles. Carly’s not going to be a pop star in the 1D/Demi Tradition. I think some of you need to get that out of your heads. Just because she’s young doesn’t mean she needs to be singing teen pop. She wants to be soul pop and Radio and Album sells have been pretty diverse in the last few years.

Feeling good is the song that went viral and is the one she is hired to sing. She tries to change it up each time she sings it to keep it fresh. The latest performance was not meant to a mass audience but those at the conference. She has put out a bunch of covers that isn’t Feeling good.

By: Trevor

Trevor — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:30:26 +0000

Cassidy and Nicole, I couldn’t disagree with you more and I’m 14. Many of Carly’s fans that post things about her are in their teens and their feedback is nothing but positive. When she does interview like the one on Radio Disney she is acting her age without sounding unintelligent. There have only been a select few of you who thinks she is too reserved and if she is who cares that’s their personality. Have you ever heard an interview by Taylor Swift? Incredibly reserved yet nobody seems to complain. In reality, most true artists (ones who write, compose, etc.) tend to have some eccentric personalities. If you’re going to hate on someone because they’re too reserved that sounds more like a personal problem.

By: Nicole Mayfield

Nicole Mayfield — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:59:03 +0000

Omg. Yes. Cassidy. I have tried telling people that. I know she’s capable of fun. I’ve seen her dance. Acting silly I guess is a bad thing to adults. But we aren’t adults. We’re kids. I wish carly rose could sing something besides that audition song all the time. Sing Beyonce, kelly clarkson, Whitney, Mariah or Alicia keys.

By: Cassidy

Cassidy — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:33:02 +0000

Why are we even talking about Carly all the time? I get that she’s talented but sometimes when you adore someone you should know they have flaws. Carly is a fantastic singer. She’s young and has plenty of time to have a career. But her biggest flaw is she is too reserved. Younger people find her maturity and quiet nature to be off putting whereas her older fans find it endearing. Young people drive the market and I’m sorry Carly Rose but you have to become better at reaching out to the younger fan base who buy records. Like have fun for once. You always look like you hate performing. You don’t look happy at all when you perform like your recent video at Usa Today. You didn’t look like you were happy.

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:14:42 +0000

To the person who said Lea Michele was on Glee because of a “failed pop career” YOU ARE AN IDIOT. That’s utter stupidity. Lea was a rising Broadway star who made the bold move to television. She never had the intentions of being of pop star. Don’t be silly.

Broadway houses the most talented people in the entire industry. It’s a difficult thing to do and only the best get in.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:48:27 +0000

I only watch x-factor or idol if they end up with a singer that I really enjoy and that fascinates me. Even then, more often than not, I watch the performances after the show on my own time. But as we see from last season with x-factor, it really doesn’t matter who wins. The top six or so get plenty of exposure from which to launch a career. Say what you want about Simon but consider all of the talented singers we wouldn’t know about today if not for his efforts. He keeps control of the show and without him, American Idol has been pathetic.

I am glad they are taking their time with Carly. She is 13. Only another teen can’t understand why they absolutely need to take their time. Think about it. I predict she’ll be recording this summer when she is out of school and can focus entirely on her new album. She has until then to settle with a label.

By: Bob C

Bob C — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:44:57 +0000

Natasha: Carly said during an interview posted on You Tube (/watch?v=Ome5PqTCsmo) that she has signed with Syco, but not with a label.

By: Alycia

Alycia — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:44:45 +0000

I’m done with xfactor too!!! Simon does have the only say in the end anyway so what’s the point. Votes really don’t matter.

By: alex

alex — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:12:00 +0000

btw i agree with “Done with X-Factor”…. obviously carly was better than all the other contestants combined, and she didnt win….thats really weird, seems fraudulent. i agree the “voting” means nothing, the whole thing is mostly staged im starting to think. but one part of the show is real and cant be faked, and thats the talent that certain contestants have, and carly rose surely showed what shes got and it paid off cuz shes gonna have TONS of success very soon

By: alex

alex — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:06:04 +0000

carly rose sonenclar rules! the best singer ive ever heard, ill be a fan for life. cant wait for her album to be released, so exciting! love you carly rose<3