I’m a rarity in this country:  I literally have NEVER seen an episode of American Idol.  That doesn’t mean I haven’t purchased some of the Idol music.  I love the Season Four compilation CD, but I wonder this:  is their anyone who really remembers the Idol winners a year later?  Yeah, Kelly Clarkston has made a real success out of herself, but what about the others?  Carrie Underwood is still riding the wave of her win, but could last;  Clay Aiken has disappeared; but has anyone heard from Fantasia or Ruben Studdard?  What about runner-ups like Justin Guarini and Diana DeGarmo?  So what does the future hold for Taylor Hicks?  Personally, I think he’ll be gone before a new Idol is even crowned.