Casey James Signed to Sony Nashville 19R/BNA – Album due in 2011

I am so thrilled to read this. He will be label mates with Kellie Pickler, Kenny Chesney and Craig Morgan. They do a fairly decent job of promoting their artists. I can’t wait to get my hands on his CD. WAY TO GO CASEY!!!! :)

BOOYAH!!! I’m actually glad the album will drop next year; more time to make some really quality music. I’m so happy for and proud of Casey; can’t wait to see him perform on Saturday!

Congratulations Casey! Curious to hear details about producers, collaborators, and such. I’m glad the press release identified him as both a musician and a singer-songwriter because that sets him up as a guy who’ll play on his record and who’ll write on it too. I also think it’s interesting they mentioned that he’s fronted the Casey James Band too. Could be significant.

If it was going to be Sony Nashville I’ve said all along I thought it would be BNA. Some Kellie fans might have mixed feelings about BNA in that they feel like she should be a bigger star but it’s pretty good at promoting all its people to radio IMO.

Congratulations Casey!

Yayyy! It’s official! congrats to Casey!

I’m SOOO happy for Casey!! he deserves this so much! Congrats to Casey! and to Sony for having the brains to sign him!!

Ecstatic. :-)

He will be label mates with Kellie Pickler, Kenny Chesney and Craig Morgan.

Cool. These guys seem pretty “real country” though… does BNA have artists on its roster that have more blues/bluegrass/southern rock-ish flavors? Cuz I don’t see Casey making a classic country album…?

I agree with windmills, it’d be nice to see him front a band. I like Casey– he seems like a great guy. Not sure if I’ll like his music, but I’ll keep an eye out for it.

Congratulations, Casey.

Really happy for Casey and for all his fans.
It’s nice to see a guy like him signing in for American Idol in the hopes that he’ll get a record deal and see that materialised.

Congrats Casey! Can’t wait to buy your album.

Congratulations to Casey. :) That is cool that he will be labelmates with Kellie Pickler. I am interested in seeing what type of music he puts on his album.

Cool. These guys seem pretty “real country” though… does BNA have artists on its roster that have more blues/bluegrass/southern rock-ish flavors? Cuz I don’t see Casey making a classic country album…?

I agree with windmills, it’d be nice to see him front a band. I like Casey– he seems like a great guy. Not sure if I’ll like his music, but I’ll keep an eye out for it.

No. None of them are bluegrass style artists which actually works in Casey’s favor. He’ll have his own niche on the label…one worth promoting. Kenny is more tropical country and Kellie is more traditional (with pop influence) country. Casey will bring the blues/rock edge to the label. It’s all good. :)

Oh Happy Day! I am ecstatic for the James family! Casey go get em!

I hope you get the duet with Sons of Sylvia!!!

Casey’s album will have a Southern Country-Rock flavor, I’d bet…a Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Stevie Ray Vaughan…kind of feel. If it’s anything like that, I’ll definitely be making the purchase. He was my favorite this season (well, besides Late Night Sandwich).

Congratulations to Casey and the James family. I am so happy for him and for myself. I look forward to some beautiful music from a real tried and tested artist.

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :)
I was dying to see what Gary Overton will say about him . Man! he’s completely supporting our guy that’s really great news! And Fuller stated that!!!!!!! well that’s tell alot!
now can’t wait about the producers & all the stuff!!

Sony Music Nashville Chairman and CEO Gary Overton says, “We at Sony Music Nashville are incredibly excited about signing Casey James. I flew to New York to see him ‘live’ with the American Idol Tour and I was blown away with his voice, guitar playing and stage presence…and so were the thousands of fans in the amphitheatre. He has honed his skills as a showman with his years of performing live on stage! I can’t wait to get him into the studio to begin recording his debut album.”

My favorite on AI9. A very humble and nice guy. Congratulations Casey.

Whoo Hoo! So glad to see it’s official. Couldn’t have happened to a better, nicer, more deserving guy. I’m also glad to see some of you know about these different labels, and from what I’ve read here,it sounds like a good fit, and a place he can carve his own niche. I hope they also give him great co-writers, and a sympatico producer. I will definitely be keeping an eye on Casey’s progress towards his album in 2011. Yay!

Casey will bring the blues/rock edge to the label. It’s all good. :)

YOW it is! I read an interview yesterday wherein Casey said the album will be done when it is done and he is not getting pressured. Russ Weakland had an exclusive and I quote: I feel really great of how they work there and nobody is really pressing for anything. They are like we will do it when we do it. It’s a great way to be man.

http://clw72.tumblr.com/post/963532082/exclusive-casey-james-interview-by-russ-weakland

Congratulations Casey! Curious to hear details about producers, collaborators, and such. I’m glad the press release identified him as both a musician and a singer-songwriter because that sets him up as a guy who’ll play on his record and who’ll write on it too. I also think it’s interesting they mentioned that he’s fronted the Casey James Band too. Could be significant.
If it was going to be Sony Nashville I’ve said all along I thought it would be BNA. Some Kellie fans might have mixed feelings about BNA in that they feel like she should be a bigger star but it’s pretty good at promoting all its people to radio IMO.

I agree with the bolded. It tells me they think of Casey as a well-rounded artist. I hope the mention of the Casey James Band is a hint! It would be great if his actual band could play on the album.

As far as Kellie, I thought that, within the country realm, she IS a pretty big star. Maybe I’m wrong, but I swear I see her everywhere country-related, and that’s just me skimming the channels and picking up little tidbits and whatnot. Hasn’t she sold over a million units between her two albums? That’s awesome, especially in today’s musical climate.

So excited for Casey. The head guy at Sony Nashville said he flew to New York when Idol was there and said he was blown away with Casey. His stage presence, guitar skills, his voice. He has got the whole package. Good Luck Casey.

BTW. Let’s all do HAPPY DANCE ACROSS THE FLOOR! Wooohooo. I am thrilled with the news of the official singing and am so happy for the entire James family. And the Casey James Band.

Yay! I am so happy for Casey, as I know his other fans, family and friends are. He should get the good promotion from the label, as was stated before, as well as from friends and family, who do a great job keeping fans up to date with what is going on with him. Can’t wait till the album comes out.

He has got the whole package. Good Luck Casey.

My sentiments exactly. I have said all along he is the entire package and glad to see Sony agrees! :)

JW : YOW!!!!!! HAPPY DANCE WITH YOU ! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! :)

Yay! Congratulations, Casey! I’ll be excited to hear his music.

Could he outsell BOTH Crystal and Lee?

Could he outsell BOTH Crystal and Lee?

I dunno. Possible, but it’s tough. Danny had a seemingly bigger following than Kris out of Idol, and he hasn’t outsold Kris. Releasing before Christmas and all the heavy promo make a big difference. When is Crystal’s album slated to drop?

I am ecstatic to finally have the official press release. BNA is interesting, and unexpected. It is great to see that they think about Casey as a singer/ songwriter, and that they will take time with his album. Casey has a great future ahead of him! :)

If it was going to be Sony Nashville I’ve said all along I thought it would be BNA.

windmills, I’m sure you figured that out based on your extensive knowledge of the country music industry and Nashville in particular. I, on the other hand, am kicking myself that I missed Hans Ebert’s multiple references to “Kerry Picker” in his last post about Casey. I think those were meant to be a HUGE hint.

itsalleternal:
08/17/2010 at 1:06 pm

Could he outsell BOTH Crystal and Lee?

It would not surprise me.

OvenMitt: As far as Kellie, I thought that, within the country realm, she IS a pretty big star. Maybe I’m wrong, but I swear I see her everywhere country-related, and that’s just me skimming the channels and picking up little tidbits and whatnot. Hasn’t she sold over a million units between her two albums? That’s awesome, especially in today’s musical climate.

Kellie’s done very well. Where the complaints have been are that she’s sold all those albums with only 1 top 10 country hit ever (and that IMO was her worst single ever). It’s because country radio’s harder for the ladies to crack. Kellie’s singles have all been very slow climbers and as far as the new wave of country girls Kellie’s been in the shadows of Carrie, Taylor, and these days Miranda Lambert. Lately she hasn’t been able to get award nominations except at the CMT awards for her videos and that’s meant she hasn’t gotten that platform to promote herself.

JMO but I don’t think it’s because her label’s not promoting her enough but some Kellie fans would say otherwise. I’ve seen lots of ads promoting her singles.

That having been said Kellie’s media presence far exceeds her radio presence and she’s got no worries as far as fading away. There’s no doubting that she’s country for one thing. The country world loves her personality and IMHO they’re just waiting for her to come out with a breakthrough record. She’s still somebody who can count on her singles going top 20 (most of them anyway) and it’s a matter of time before she reaches the next level.

BNA is also trying to get Chris Janson going. His music is country rock but not bluesy. His 1st single didn’t go anywhere despite good reviews from some country tastemakers. It’s been at least a month and I haven’t seen anything about them trying another single so they’re probably back at the drawing board with him.

I don’t think which label Casey was assigned to is that significant TBH. I think they put him there because there was room. All the labels within Sony Nash have had their successes and their not-so-successes. Casey’ll have access to the resources to make a good album and then they’ll figure out the promotion based on the music they have. Based on Sony Nashville’s pattern I don’t think it’ll be a groundbreaking album but I think with his musical intelligence and talent it could be a good one. It could also be a waste of his intelligence and talent, you never know. The important thing right now is he’s getting his opportunity and I hope he’s able to make the most of it.

Could he outsell BOTH Crystal and Lee?

Who knows? Casey hasn’t even begun writing for the album yet, has he? Hoping that the final product is worthy of terrific sales, but I hate thinking that it doesn’t matter WHAT he produces for folks to conjecture that he could outsell *anybody.*

But since we’re already conjecturing, I wouldn’t be surprised if all three of them have very similar sales numbers for their albums in a year’s time, in the 75,000 to 100,000 range. Nobody from this past season is going platinum quickly if ever. That’s almost certain.

Now maybe a hit single or two. That’s entirely possible for any of them — if they can catch lightning in a bottle.

BNA is also trying to get Chris Janson going. His music is country rock but not bluesy. His 1st single didn’t go anywhere despite good reviews from some country tastemakers. It’s been at least a month and I haven’t seen anything about them trying another single so they’re probably back at the drawing board with him.

Did Chris Janson put out an entire album or just a single? I only see the single on iTunes.

The important thing right now is he’s getting his opportunity and I hope he’s able to make the most of it.

Exactly and I wish the best for him. Thanks for your commentary windmills.

I’m always happy to see any Idol get a record deal….especially one whose type of music I like and who really deserves it! Congratulations to Casey!

Go, Casey, Go! I definitely will be checking out his album!

BootStar: windmills, I’m sure you figured that out based on your extensive knowledge of the country music industry and Nashville in particular. I, on the other hand, am kicking myself that I missed Hans Ebert’s multiple references to “Kerry Picker” in his last post about Casey. I think those were meant to be a HUGE hint.

LOL! That 1st part better be snark ;)

I thought Hans guessed Casey would be with RCA Nash? Or is that snark that just went over my head :P

sma11ie: I dunno. Possible, but it’s tough. Danny had a seemingly bigger following than Kris out of Idol, and he hasn’t outsold Kris. Releasing before Christmas and all the heavy promo make a big difference. When is Crystal’s album slated to drop?

True that. I don’t think there’s been a release date mentioned for Crystal. She hasn’t started recording I don’t think but she’s had some writing sessions. She’s got more writing coming up after the tour. I’d guess Jive wants her album out this year.

I feel very confident saying Casey’s got nowhere near as big a fanbase from AI as Lee does. But IMO Casey’s got a bigger upside in his chosen genre and could make more of a long run impact.

I’m feeling stupidly brave so here’s how I see it:

My baseline for Casey for 25-35k in 1st week sales without a lead single based on just his AI fanbase. Add 5-20k to that if he gets an AI performance the week his album is released. If he’s got a top 20 single at country radio when his album comes out then you can probably add 10-15k to the baseline based on what Josh Thompson sold 1st week with his debut album. If he’s got a smash lead single at country radio that’s top 5 when his album comes out then you can add 30-45k to that baseline based on what Jerrod Niemann and Easton Corbin sold 1st week with their debut albums.

Add all that up and my EXTREMELY scientific prediction for 1st week sales for Casey is in the range of 25k-100k ;)

BootStar: Did Chris Janson put out an entire album or just a single? I only see the single on iTunes.

Just a single so far. Usually in country music what they do is they keep trying to get at least a top 20 single before they release an album. They’ll usually try at least 2 or 3 singles if they have to. The exceptions would be the debut albums from people coming from reality shows who already have fanbases. With them they’ll try to use the sales that come from their reality show fanbases to help get more radio play.

Congrats to Casey! I hope this works out great for him, and I’m looking forward to his album.

So thrilled for Casey! YAY! I’m looking forward to seeing him perform Friday night!

Add all that up and my EXTREMELY scientific prediction for 1st week sales for Casey is in the range of 25k-100k

And it could be more if he get more fans outside the AI bubble!
specially his music not just Country music so he will get fans from country to rock to blues & maybe pop!!!! :)

cc466: And it could be more if he get more fans outside the AI bubble!
specially his music not just Country music so he will get fans from country to rock to blues & maybe pop!!!! :)

I’m really not trying to get people to take my prediction seriously but the 100k top end was BASED on him getting more fans outside the bubble through a top 5 single on country radio and him getting a major primetime TV platform with an AI performance the week his album came out. What I was trying to say is all those things would have to work out for Casey for him to have a shot at 100k 1st week. If none of those things works out at the time his album comes out and he has to rely ONLY on his AI fans then it’ll be more like 25-35k 1st week.

I’m all for celebrating a great opportunity but I’d rather not have a comment of mine misinterpreted again.

Thanks , windmills
I was celebrating! LOL! he’s really great talented guy so sales don’t surprise me .. but i’ll prefer the artistic side on the commercial! this is the important thing! & so he thinks in that way! :)

Could he outsell BOTH Crystal and Lee?

I think he could outsell them both down the line. But as far as first week sales go, I don’t think he will outsell Lee. Even if he does get to perform on Idol the week his album comes out like Danny did. And even if his first single is like a Top 10 Country hit or better.

I don’t think he’s going to outsell Crystal during his first week either unless Crystal sells like 40,000 albums or less the first week her album comes out.

I think that if Casey could sell like 30,000 albums the first week his album comes out, that would be a respectable debut for him. As a new Country artist and someone who doesn’t have that big of a fanbase from Idol. I think that him selling 30,000+ or better would be a good start for him as a new Country artist and would get him some nice attention.

If he gets to perform on AI the week his album is out, and if his single does decently on radio, I could see him getting at least 30,000. With an AI appearance the week his album releases, he might be able to get something like in the 35,000-40,000 range.

I’m so happy for him, he really deserves it. Can’t wait to buy his album! Congratulations, Casey!

Casey’s album will have a Southern Country-Rock flavor, I’d bet…a Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Stevie Ray Vaughan…kind of feel.

Please let this be true.

Windmills…… Casey has the talent to be very successful, but I think you should also add a few albums sales just because he has the perfect face and perfect name for an album cover. That banner of Casey at the Idol tours is absolutely gorgeous. Anxious as I am, the wait will definitely be worth it if Casey gets to make the album I know he is capable of.

Hip, hip, hurray!!! It’s Official w/ a capital O!!! I’m looking forward to hearing what it’s like!

Casey…Congratulations!!!!!!! Bare down, Buckle up and enjoy the ride, you & your music are going to be around for a long time…enjoy!!!!!

someone who doesn’t have that big of a fanbase from Idol.

It’s quite obvious that Casey does have a large fanbase from Idol or he wouldn’t have surived the judges dissing him week after, and he has gained numerous fans during the tour — just like Danny did last year.

Windmills thanks for your insight and informative post. Casey will not outsell Lee, in the short term. Lee’s got lots of fans and he has that advantage of being the idols winner. However, call me crazy but I could perhaps see Casey outselling Crystal right from the start.

I think he could outsell them both down the line.

This. I will be surprised if he doesn’t down the line.

Casey hasn’t even begun writing for the album yet, has he?

I don’t think we know the answer to your question. Perhaps he has and therein is the reason for not much sleep. :)

It’s quite obvious that Casey does have a large fanbase from Idol or he wouldn’t have surived the judges dissing him week after, and he has gained numerous fans during the tour — just like Danny did last year.

I think that overall the fanbases for Season 9 are smaller than the fanbases for season 8. Weren’t itunes sales,(or at least what Itunes information we got) less than what season 8 contestants had?

I don’t think that Casey’s fanbase is very big, I remember him being in the bottom three more than once. (I have seen contestants with smaller fanbases survive criticisms from the judges each week. And land in the bottom mulitple times, but still make it to top 3/4. Syesha and Allison did it).

I don’t think that Casey’s sales are going to be very big right out of the gate. Though he has gained fans on tour. But I do think that he has the potential to grow a good sized fanbase and could down the line outsell Crystal and Lee. Of the three, I could see him gaining the most fans outside the Idol bubble in the long run.

If he could sell at least like 30,000 albums the first week and then build from there, he could end up doing possibly doing well.

Congrats to Casey! Happy for him and hope that he does well and more importantly, makes music I like (hey, it’s all about me). So I hope there is some blues/bluegrass/rock mixed in there somehow. Casey seems like a talented musician, so hopefully he can write some good songs as well.

Hopefully Casey shreds out the blues instead of wimping out with the pretty-boy sensitive bullshit, because if he does he could be HUUUUGE!! I could see the Casey James Band being the next James Gang, with Casey being a Joe Walsh blues guitar monster and lead singer.

This is what I’m talkin’ about – and turn it up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_qHU_6Ofc0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Wr5Wq5QHM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdFyf7hBB6Y&feature=fvw

I think Casey will be very successful, out of all the contestants I think he has the sound that will sell big! I am very excited to hear his music! I sure hope they hook him up with some writers/co-writers that will really bring out his natural best. I can’t wait!

Glad to see that Casey’s officially signed. I’ll have to see what sort of stuff he comes out with, I might be tempted to buy his album as well. Hopefully it’s more of the southern rock type.

As far as sales – if Casey puts out a good album he’s probably got the potential to build a more long-term fanbase. I don’t know that he’ll sell a ton at first, but he may be able to work it into a good career that will last for a while. Lee on the other hand, I think will have a lot of trouble sustaining it past his first album, I could definitely see Casey eventually outselling Lee especially as time goes along. I still think Crystal could really break out and sell a ton, because it’s been a while since there’s been someone in her vein. She and Casey both could sell a lot eventually, IMO. Or not – it all remains to be seen.

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Congrats to Casey on the “official” announcement! I think BNA does a good job with Kellie Pickler and Kenny Chesney and I feel good about how they take care of him. I think Casey’s sound is a little more Texas red-dirt/blues/southern rock/alt country than commercial country (although he can and probably will do some of that too) and I can’t wait to hear his music! 2011 is too far away! Any confirmation on Casey’s management, apart from the info that Hans Ebert put out there a few weeks ago?

I’m so glad that Casey will have BC and Jacy with him in his band! I know that’s got to be the thing he most cared about.

Late to the Partay – An official confirmation and a label? – fandamtastic to finally see that!!

I wish Casey every good fortune, no matter what – but if he makes music like he made in the Homecoming vids – then I’m sold – whether they are calling it country or not!

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YAY Casey! This is such good news for a very humble guy who can play guitar with the best of ‘em. He does fill a niche and I believe he’ll cross over country, southern rock, blues, and alt rock.

You don’t have to be pigeon-holed into one category anymore to make it. There are bands that have gained a huge audience from the internet alone. If you look at Adam Lambert, he played the rockstar card on AI and then went on to specialize in commercial pop and then took many of his rock fans with him (sadly, not me).

Those of us who love Casey will go with him into whatever genre(s) he chooses. He’s got amazing potential and I must say that I’m anxiously anticipating his album.

GO CASEY!!!

negativo:
08/17/2010 at 3:57 pm

Hopefully Casey shreds out the blues instead of wimping out with the pretty-boy sensitive bullshit, because if he does he could be HUUUUGE!! I could see the Casey James Band being the next James Gang, with Casey being a Joe Walsh blues guitar monster and lead singer.

This is what I’m talkin’ about – and turn it up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_qHU_6Ofc0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Wr5Wq5QHM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdFyf7hBB6Y&feature=fvw

Oh Man I agree with you. Love it! HUUUUUUUUGE for sure!!!!

Casey will definitely outsell Lee and C big-time,down the line,in both record and concert sales,as he is WAAAY more marketable to the general public.

I wouldn’t know how to judge who will do best in the future. I happen to be a fan of Crystal too (and I’m thrilled that she’ll release her own songs on her CD) and I’m going to check out Lee for sure since there a couple of songs on both his previous CDs that I really like, so I wish them all 3 the best and they are all winners as far as I’m concerned.

I like Casey best when he’s bluesy so I hope that there will be a lot of that on his first CD.

Wow, lots of marketing experts here! Who will sell the most short term, I have no idea. But long term, I think and hope, originality, quality and songwriting skills, will be the major factors. And that´s why I think Crystal will both outsell and more importantly, outlive Casey and imo, for sure Lee. If someone is furthest from being the typical “idol bubble” performer and personality, it´s Crystal. She´s also the only one who can fill a void, that so many feel missing. People who like Casey and Lee, have alternatives, in Lee´s case, tons. And as Melissa Etherige said in an interview, she and Crystal spoke about being in it for the long hall, and not worrying to much about the short term.

People using “marketable” and “long term” in the same sentence, are imo wrong, as I don´t think long term success has much to do with being marketable.

Congrats to Casey! He must be so excited right now!

Casey will definitely outsell Lee and C big-time,down the line,in both record and concert sales,as he is WAAAY more marketable to the general public.

I agree with you completely. I wasn’t really a fan of season 9 by a long shot but of the videos I caught, Casey seems the best of the bunch. IMO. I’m starting to get curious about his album.

as he is WAAAY more marketable to the general public.

Maybe I´m misunderstanding, but as I understand the above, it´s not a very positive thing, that is, music and talent wise. I do like Casey btw. But most of the so called “marketable” singers out there, have very little to do with “Quality”

@Eriko-Madonna was the all-time marketing genius,and she still represents quality.I remember her arguing with either Hall,or Oates,about that in a panel discussion,back when she was young,and they said the same thing you did,BASICALLY, that marketable was an affront to musicians-but Madonna got her point in much better,and She was right…

jaybee, I can´t be sure, but I doubt Casey would agree with you. As a matter of fact, everything he´s said, thankfully, says so. Sure, many like Madonna (I don´t) and she´s had a long career. Justin Beiber, Usher and Ke$ha to name a few current “artists” are I guess “marketable” And if that´s what you like, good for you. I´ll take Bob Dylan, Van Morrisson, Dave Matheews, Eric Clapton and others who are not in the “marketable” category

@Eriko,I like Casey a lot-I just believe his look is most marketable,of the 3.But,don’t worry,’cuz,acc.to most industry folk Alex Lambert is the only one that has Big-time marketability…so,you’re safe…

Congrats to Casey! I’m so glad for him – he deserves it. I’m sure he will do very well. I can’t wait to hear the music he gets to make.

And guess what – I bet Lee and Crystal do well, also. And it’s okay…it’s all good!

Yippee-ki-yay! Congrats, Casey.

Casey has the “it” factor when he is shredding that guitar. When he releases an album and tours, even as an opening act, he is going to get noticed. He will have the crowds standing, yahooing, feet stomping, hands in the air. People seeing him for the first time will be eating him up. I think he will do just fine!

Dynamite!!! This career is going to be some fun to watch!

To be honest, I have never really been a fan of Casey’s. I always thought he was over rated, but then Season 9 was such a weak season. I read something interesting – every season there is at least 1 Idol that gets dropped from their label.

Of course everyone always starts out with the most potential and best optimism, but that doesn’t always pan out in the real world.

It will be interesting to see what happens to him a year from now.

Casey is going to do very well! His guitar playing is in a class all by itself. When we were leaving the AI Tour show the other night, my husband asked me how soon will Casey tour by himself — he said he really wants to see him again! I’m betting that a lot of other folks were feeling that way after seeing him perform live!

I’m happy for Casey and think he’ll do well. I’ve given up on worrying about how many cds my favorites will sell.

I´ll take Bob Dylan, Van Morrisson, Dave Matheews, Eric Clapton and others who are not in the “marketable” category

If marketable is related to sales then your list is very marketable. :)

As always, I’m late to the party, but I’ll weigh in.

First of all, congratulations to Casey! I know Casey’s overjoyed, and his fans must be breathing a huge sigh of relief right now.

I don’t think Casey is as commercial as Lee, and also didn’t win Idol, so I doubt he’ll sell more than Lee right out of the gate. But I do think he’ll outsell Crystal, even the first week. Crystal’s immensely talented, but sadly I don’t think she’s that marketable. I can see Casey building up momentum though over time, and adding to his fanbase outside the Idol bubble. Hopefully BNA will treat him well and promote him effectively, as they have with Kellie Pickler. I do think there is a market for his Texas red dirt type of blues-country, especially in the south. It’s not an overcrowded genre, and who better than Casey to fill that niche?

Over time, I could see Casey outselling even Lee. This isn’t a certainty, but is is definitely possible. Lee’s in an already overcrowded market, and the competition in the pop/rock world is very fierce. Country is a lot different, and more welcoming of newcomers. Besides being the 3rd place finisher, there’s a lot of parallels to Danny last year, even though Danny’s country style is much different than Casey’s. Danny’s momentum continues to build, and his label has done a brilliant job of marketing him, and he’s now expanding his fanbase way beyond the Idol bubble. Of course a lot of Danny’s success has to do with Danny–he’s motivated and driven to succeed. I think Casey is more laid back, but also would work hard to see his dreams fulfilled. And of course, Casey also has his songwriting and guitar shredding skills.

Casey fans should feel very proud, and I’m sure his album will be amazing.

I’m glad to hear Casey’s signed! Looking forward to his record. I’m so excited!!! For him and for me! :)

So excited for Casey! My only interest in S9.

All this talk of outselling who, no one knows, but it is fun to guess.

I don’t think Casey will outsell Lee. I guess anything is possible; but there is a big advantage to being #1 and #2 as far as PR goes. In addition the release of albums during the Christmas season makes a very big difference. Gonna go with Jx223 guess and guess roughly 20-35k if release is in the spring and he gets an AI appearance. Of course more would be good!

Just happy there will be an album :)

Congrats to Casey, this is great news.I will not predict sales figures it will be nice to just sit back and watch what will happen. However I do think that Casey could actually have excellent long term prospects if he is marketed correctly.Obviously Sony might have that very same idea.

YAY CASEY!!

All this talk about who will sell the most, is most marketable, has a bigger fanbase etc makes my head spin! :o I don’t have a clue how to figure any of it out, and my magic 8 ball is broken. ;)

Maybe I’m an anomoly but I don’t really care who sells the most. They’ve all got the same chance. Now it will come down to what they do with that chance. Really, all I want is stonking great music from Casey. If he makes good music (and I think he will) then he’ll be around for a good long while. He seems to have his head screwed on straight regarding his future in the music industry, and he’s obviously willing to put in the time doing grunt work to get where he wants to go.

Having said that, I’m stoked for his album to come out!

Thirsty, Good post!

Casey and Crstal were always my favorites. Very happy to see the rumors about Casey being signed are now *fact.*

As to marketable, I believe if TPTB push Casey, by that I mean get him lots of television spots, especially at night, singing his first song from his new album, he will sell. Same thing with radio. Winning gives you a big edge, but promoting will do the same thing and allow you to catch up. It’s the old tree falling in the forest, if no one hears/sees him, etc.

Hopefully, the fact that 19 and Sony signed him, they intend to push/promote Casey. His looks and talent, both singing and guitar playing will do the job, if they get him out there enough. I know I’ll be one of the first to order whatever he puts out.

I wonder if that will go down as Kara’s one claim to fame on Idol, if he becomes a star, *that she pushed Casey through* with the help of Posh. That would be funny. It would be the third success that Simon nixed from day one. The other two being Daughtry and Adam.

Good luck to Casey!!!!

I wonder if that will go down as Kara’s one claim to fame on Idol, if he becomes a star, *that she pushed Casey through* with the help of Posh.

Good heavens, if that happens, can we just give Posh the credit?

“I can barely see to type because of the tears of joy. He has a chance to fulfill his dreams,” she stated via text message. “Thanks to everyone that walked this journey with our family. Now the work begins.”

Quote from Debra James in local Mineral Wells Newspaper. Link for entire article below:

http://mineralwellsindex.com/homepage/x666132794/Sony-signs-Casey

Maybe I’m an anomoly but I don’t really care who sells the most. They’ve all got the same chance. Now it will come down to what they do with that chance. Really, all I want is stonking great music from Casey. If he makes good music (and I think he will) then he’ll be around for a good long while. He seems to have his head screwed on straight regarding his future in the music industry, and he’s obviously willing to put in the time doing grunt work to get where he wants to go.

Having said that, I’m stoked for his album to come out!

ITA with you. Who is keeping score at this point of who sells the most anyway? I really don’t care but like you, I am interested in CASEY’s music and that is what I care about. I do ‘spect Tex radio to take care of their own and spin for him. :)

he’s obviously willing to put in the time doing grunt work to get where he wants to go.

His Mommma said that being in the music business is like swimming in a tank of sharks. I believe CASEY is going into this with his eyes wide open due to Momma.

JW:
08/17/2010 at 3:25 pm
Casey hasn’t even begun writing for the album yet, has he?

I don’t think we know the answer to your question. Perhaps he has and therein is the reason for not much sleep.

I asked him in Tampa if he had been writing for his album and he said that he has.. of course, just because he has originals it necessarily mean they will make the album. I’m glad he’s going in with a few songs in his pocket though :)

ITA with you. Who is keeping score at this point of who sells the most anyway? I really don’t care but like you, I am interested in CASEY’s music and that is what I care about. I do ’spect Tex radio to take care of their own and spin for him.

The rabid Idol fans, that’s who. Have you seen how people post numbers day in and day out here? It’s the pissing contests, constant comparisons, and “my Idol is better than your Idol and here’s the proof” type of BS that just comes with the territory. I do my best to ignore it, because it’s exhausting and obsessive, but many others really rely on facts and figures to state the case for their favorite Idol’s dominance. That’s the fallout of a society obsessed with labels.

I agree with all the folks who are just anticipating Casey’s music, and wish him the best. It’s so much more fun than wishing failure and scrutinizing every step or misstep.

The rabid Idol fans, that’s who. Have you seen how people post numbers day in and day out here? I agree with all the folks who are just anticipating Casey’s music, and wish him the best. It’s so much more fun than wishing failure and scrutinizing every step or misstep.

Exactly. I have noticed the numbers posting and speculation but pay no never mind to it and just skip on by for the most part. I don’t care. I just care about CASEY and the music and my glass is half FULL. With that being said, I do ‘spect him to do well y’all. Well for him is relevant to how he sees it. I believe he made that clear when he finished in third position.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrAEq3FLlNM

An original by Casey. Note the words as I believe they tell us much about Casey and what is really important to him.

I do ’spect Tex radio to take care of their own and spin for him. :)

Well apparently Casey has been getting a lot of airtime in the Philippines with Jealous guy, these last couple of weeks.

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Well apparently Casey has been getting a lot of airtime in the Philippines with Jealous guy, these last couple of weeks.

Too COOL. :)

ITA with you. Who is keeping score at this point of who sells the most anyway? I really don’t care but like you, I am interested in CASEY’s music and that is what I care about. I do ’spect Tex radio to take care of their own and spin for him.

The rabid Idol fans, that’s who. Have you seen how people post numbers day in and day out here? It’s the pissing contests, constant comparisons, and “my Idol is better than your Idol and here’s the proof” type of BS that just comes with the territory. I do my best to ignore it, because it’s exhausting and obsessive, but many others really rely on facts and figures to state the case for their favorite Idol’s dominance. That’s the fallout of a society obsessed with labels.

LOL, How true, border line insanity. Reminds me more of the stock market than anything remotely related to artistry. I know that Crystal doesn´t define her success by $$$ and numbers or celebrity status. If she can make a comfortable living by expressing her feelings through music on her own terms vs. being packaged and marketed for the sake of $$$ success and chart position, she wouldn´t think twice. I believe strongly, the same applies to Casey…he won´t either sell his soul

If Casey Can’t outsell Lee in a big way IT WILL BE A SHOCK.Winning does nothing for Anyone this year,as the public perceives AI9 as a big failure,hence the “winner” is not respected ,by the public at large.As we all know Lee’s debut single was an embarrassing flop,and that it was a cover is no excuse-Whitney Houston’s best selling single ever was a cover,Elton John, Judy Collins,ETC. had big cover hits.Thus,Casey is in the perfect position,as he will be marketed to the majority of the public-away from the shrunken idol-bubble,and he actually has Star-quality-where Lee has Zero…

I believe strongly, the same applies to Casey…he won´t either sell his soul

ITA. No way. He is too grounded and has Momma and Paw Paw looking after him. Momma’s can be very tough when it comes to their boys. Just sayin’. :)

My family and I liked Casey James the best out of everyone last season. And he plays a killer guitar. I thought his duo in the finale was the best too. He is very marketable — he seems to have a good head on his shoulders, he likes music that gets airplay, he’s cute, he’s a tall boy, he’s good on stage, he’s talented. No wonder why they signed him. I think he’ll do great!