I'm most interested in the new album, and which direction it goes.  Let's face it, she's been touring on the last album for about two years now.  Will the next album honor her roots as a rock n' roll album ... or will it lean even more into the direction of mainstream pop?  To me, that is the overriding question.   I'm much less concerned about opening for KC/TM because that merely exposes her to a larger audience, which should be great for her success.  But as a music fan, I love the rock n' roll ... and I don't like the pop.  

In my opinion, songs like Medicine, Tiny Light, One Short Night, Hot Summer Night, etc ... are very much pop music.  So if the next album leans more towards these newer, pop-oriented songs, and less towards rock and blues ... I'm going to be very disappointed.  I'm a much bigger fan of songs like Toothbrush, Joey, 2:22, Stop the Bus, Treat me Right, etc.  

The first time I saw Grace, it was obvious that she had a powerful charisma and was a "star".  She sang "Sugar" and from just a few feet away, I felt like she was singing right to me.  I fell in love right then and there.  I wish her all the best ... she's earned it.  On a selfish note, I want to continue to be able to see her perform live ... hopefully in "smaller than stadium" sized venues.  But if it becomes a pop concert, I don't think I'll be there.

The next album will define the direction of the band for the next few years ... so what direction will that be?  I can only wait ...