Carrie Underwood got more exposure for the simple fact that American Idol is watched more than Nashville Star.
It's not exactly fair, but it's one reason why she is "spotlighted" more than Angela hacker is.
If I were to ever make it in the music industry, I'd try to be as hands on as I could be. The more you allow for a record company to do for you, the less money you'll actually see.
You only get a percentage of what your cd, and merchandise actually sales, if you get into a contract with a big company. If you can find a way to make it without having to use a large company, at least as much, you will bring in more.
W_Z is exactly right on that.
It makes me wonder if her contract was the coverage costs for making her cd's, instead of just handing her the $. I sure do hope she hasn't been shelfed.
I do have to give a shameless plug though, if you like to support local talent, ya'll keep an eye out for Jay Hovater. That man can sing, and write, so very well- and is trying to make it himself.
He was in the top 60 of Nashville Star, but didn't make it past that. *sigh*
He's a great guy, I've known him for years.
Anyways, sorry, I ramble. hehe
~Amanda