Vanessa Carlton Searches Explode In January
Searches for Vanessa Carlton exploded from December of last year to January, with the singer only getting a few thousand searches only to receive 28,000 searches in January on pay-per search engine Overture.com. Since her hit ‘A Thousand Miles’ is the only song the singer has released, it was her most searched for tune. The most searched misspelling was ‘Venessa Carlton.’ The spike in popularity has catapulted the singer above fellow singer Vanessa Williams as the most popular Vanessa. Searches for ‘A Thousand Miles’ were 597 for the month.
Vanessa Carlton Returns From Asia Trip
February 28, 2002 - Vanessa greeted fans on her official site’s message board following her return from a promotional trip in Asia. Vanessa said, “I’m back from Asia!!!! I liked Hong Kong the best. I feel like such a lucky girl to be able to travel like this, however, it was pure business. I didn’t really have any time to sight see, but I’m not complaining. How are you guys!!!?? My ultimate fans!!! Much love. I’ve been working so hard getting this album out as soon as possible. It’s-a-comin’-round-the-mountain. Thanks to everyone for buying the single. It’s number 4 on the charts and they play it on the radio all the time!!!!! This is all incredibly humbling.”
Singer-Songwriter Girls Taking The Britney Spears Throne
February 22, 2002 - Katrillion takes a look at the new look of girl pop, with the recent breakout of the singer-songwriter ilk, including, Vanessa Carlton, Christina Milian, Michelle Branch, M2M and Shakira. They quote Carlton saying, “All these songs just poured out of me. I never thought of myself as a singer until I sang my lyrics. I put my voice and piano together and I couldn’t imagine it any other way.”
Vanessa Carlton Thanks Fans For Getting On TRL Countdown
February 11, 2002 - Vanessa thanked fans on her official site’s message board for their votes that landed her in the number 9 spot on Friday’s Total Request Live. Vanessa said, “Hey guys, I haven’t been near a computer in a while, but here I am. I can’t believe you guys put me on TRL!! You’re awesome, all of you. Anyway, I’m going to NY tomorrow, then Hong Kong for a few promotional gigs. Much love to everyone reading this. Thanks again.”
Vanessa Carlton Named An Artist To Watch
January 26, 2002 - Vanessa has been named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 10 artists to watch for 2002. Vanessa told them that before being signed by Interscope chief Jimmy Iovine, “I was really hoping no one would sign me, because then they’d find out that I only had four songs.”
Vanessa Carlton Back At Parent’s House For A Night
January 20, 2002 - Vanessa told fans on her official site message board she’s arrived to her parent’s home in Pennsylvania Saturday before departing again on Sunday night. Vanessa said, “I just got back from LA. There’s 8 inches of snow on the ground in PA. I love it!! I’m going back to NYC tomorrow night, but at least I get one night at my parent’s house. I really missed my dog!!! She’s an extremely emotionally sensitive black lab named Maggie. She’s crazy. I don’t know what I’d do without her. FYI to those who wondered if I draw my website…. I do. Glad you dig it.”
