Some of the notions being kicked around here are not mutually exclusive....

I believe the model that an artist has to show some success before he/she will be pushed from somewhat or regionally popular to massively popular.

I believe also that, by and large, the public can't be fooled twice.

I certainly believe they can be manipulated on a large scale once though. grin

My model - if I was young and trying to break in - would be:

Work my tail off (like Taylor did) to get noticed by someone big enough to push me.

Let them manipulate people to their heart's extent to get me mass exposure.

Make real sure I had a good second act, third act, etc.....because the only thing folks like as much as building someone up is knocking them back down grin

Scott


Last edited by Scott Campbell; 02/13/10 02:40 PM.