Re: Kevin Skinner won.
True talent and success in the music business often have absolutely nothing to do with one another.
That said, sometimes there is talent that goes beyond a singing voice and instrumental skill. Bob Dylan is a good example. He never had a voice and was a very limited guitar player, yet he became a huge act. To me, the reason why is twofold - he wrote lyrics that people liked and he came on the scene during the "hippie era" and his style had a lot of appeal to that audience.
In regard to Barbara Padilla, here's a quote from youtube, offered by someone who posted there. I think there is a lot of truth in it, generally speaking. Whether or not Kevin Skinner is forgotten in a year or so, remains to be seen.
"I am not surprised Kevin won; years ago I was teaching at an American university and Yo Yo Ma was the performer in the university's concert series. Thinking it'll be a full hall, I bought my tickets right away. On the day of the performance the hall was less than 1/3 full! Everyone was baffled... so where was everyone else? At the local stadium listening to Willie Nelson!! Barbara did not lose tonight... wait and see how her career will pick up. Kevin will be forgotten in a year or so."
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