Kelly Clarkson Success Is An ‘Incredible Phenomenon’

Lynette Holloway of the New York Times profiled the radio and singles sales success of ‘American Idol’ winner Kelly Clarkson, getting reaction from music industry insiders. “America’s fascination with ‘American Idol’ has played itself out on radio,” said Tom Poleman, program director for Z-100 in New York and senior vice president of programming for Clear Channel Communications. “She’s an incredible phenomenon. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen any artist with single sales this high and this consistent.”