Perhaps the cd---a Latin-flavored boy-bandesque lollipop---jeopardized his “amateur” status. Or perhaps Mario, and his inevitable entourage, concluded that Mario was so excellent and so, well, famous, that he could take the free pub and ride his re-released cd into the hot light of superstardom.
I have two words for Mario: Tamyra Gray.
No, let’s make that six words for Mario: Tamyra Gray Diana DeGarmo Justin Guarini. (And I could go on.)
No matter that Mario may think his voice and elegance beats these three singers into a pulp. The fact remains that Gray, DeGarmo and Guarini had the full force and effect of the Idol machine behind them and they . . . bombed. I’m not commenting here on their music. I’m commenting on their commercial success. Which was nil.
Tamyra in particular was pushed by AI like beer on Super Bowl Sunday.
The AIPTB (American Idol Powers That Be) even arranged for Tamyra to tour with the AI3 show.
Despite massive free pub, touring (twice), the opportunity to sing her first single for one of the largest television audiences going, a dedicated fan base that took her deep into the competition in AI2, a turn (including singing) as an actress on a popular nighttime television drama series, a popular duet with Kelly Clarkson on Clarkson’s multi-platinum “Thankful” disc, and, it must be said, a spectacular voice and beautiful presence, Ms. Gray failed to catch fire.
If Mario thinks his brief stint on AI4 was his tipping point, I believe he’s sadly mistaken---and suffering from a bad case of reality-tv-induced-grandiosity syndrome.
I don’t believe Mario is distinctive enough to break through without the type of exposure, personal and musical, he could have gotten on AI.
His poor mama.
The show does, indeed, go on---even without “Mario who?”
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Article comments
1 - Tamyra Fan
Interesting article. Even though parts are inaccurate, and it's poorly written.
2 - Elizabeth
Interesting article, but "some" of the facts on Mario are wrong and "most" of what is implied on Diana DeGarmo is wrong. Mario has been mentioned as potentially signing with PDiddy...not a bad person to have behind your career. Diana DeGarmo has had approximately three concerts/appearances weekly while continuing her final year in high school. She is signed to RCA Records, which released her cd, Blue Skies. Most recently she was featured on the sountrack of Disney's "Ice Princess" with the musical score for that film receiving high praise, particularly Diana's song, "Reachin' for Heaven". Check your facts more carefully before listing background information to support your case.
3 - MoonPie9
Great article! Regarding the other comments, even if Mario does sign with P Diddy, that still doesn't guarantee that he'll be a huge success.
4 - hollie
Critics like you stink. Diana Degarmo is an excellent singer. One day she will be a superstar. Her voice is phenominal. Diana is a super role model for our teenagers. She has more integrity than you. Keep your head up Diana----We love ya!!!!