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Post by girldrummer on May 28, 2020 14:46:20 GMT -5
lurleene, Thanks for the nice overview of the difference between Samantha's time and Adam's time. In 2009, until Adam, most gay singers weren't even asked about their sexuality. Or if they were, the subject was kind of side-stepped. But Adam WAS asked, and he was willing to talk about it. That was a pretty big difference. Adam also lived openly in the gay community, while other gay singers either didn't live in the gay community or kept it very quiet. Once again, Adam was open about it from the get go, not really bringing it up himself, but wiling to answer questions when asked.
So the interviewers went quite overboard with him. He said, "It's all they want to talk about." He could have chosen to stay quiet about it, but he decided to be frank and honest and actually quite informative. I learned a lot from his early interviews. I think many people did. He was a ground-breaker when it came to talking in mainstream interviews about his sexuality. I think the results have been mixed. If he had done what many other gay singers did (get a big hit first, talk later), he might have had more general acceptance. But he did things his own way and still is.
Samantha is reaping the benefits of Adam's choices. Her sexuality is just a side issue, not THE issue. Hope for her sake that she can sustain a following in the coming year. It hasn't happened for many Idol winners, regardless of their talent. Adam is quick and smart and has an incredibly engaging personality. It has helped him a lot. Being a successful singer is not just about the music.
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Post by pi on May 28, 2020 16:35:27 GMT -5
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