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In this article,they report that Fantasia and Ruben and other AI performers sales are lackluster. I'm not surprised. I can see Timberland producing Fantasia and Kanye West producing Ruben. But that will not happen because of contract obligations with AI.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2004-12-19-idol-sales_x.htm
Being a TV 'Idol' doesn't guarantee big CD sales
By Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY
American Idol was supposed to reinvent, or at least put a new twist on, the star-making machinery behind the popular song. But the TV talent search seems to be losing some of its power to launch albums.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2004-12-19-idol-sales_x.htm
Being a TV 'Idol' doesn't guarantee big CD sales
By Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY
American Idol was supposed to reinvent, or at least put a new twist on, the star-making machinery behind the popular song. But the TV talent search seems to be losing some of its power to launch albums.