I'm hopeful too but my reality check is they're up against ....
&gt; the Taylor Swift steam roller - tons of money &amp; PR went into her debut on the country music scene and still does - saw a piece describing her as "the new Carrie Underwood" 
&gt; according to country-fied friend - JA is the hottest thing in a cowboy hat right now and Kelly will always have the draw of being the 1st American Idol