But What About Scotty Emerick?

Someone emailed saying sure Toby's great, but what about his "little buddy" Scotty Emerick? Okay, she didn't say "Little Buddy" -- but isn't that how we all think of him? It's not Scotty's fault he's normal size and Toby's oversized, but when they're placed together he really does come off as a Mini Me.

Let's hear it for Scotty. Not only does he write a majority of Toby's songs with him, he faithfully performs along side him whenever needed, never asking for credit. Witness that recent CMT Show Homecoming -- going home means performing in the barn with Scotty apparently. In concert, Toby tells stories of going this place or that place with Scotty -- and it becomes obvious that Scotty is the perfect accessory. No wonder every girl who sees him wants him for her own. How unfair that Toby's got first dibs.

Poor Scotty, is his own album ever coming out? I have an advance copy but I have yet to see the real version for sale. Even on his website they're only linking you to iTunes for his three singles. I guess he's stuck in the same situation as a lot of the newcomers whose debut albums are held back seeminly forever. Certainly Miranda Lambert's album seemed to be on hold for forever, but then when it did come out it debuted at Number One. When they are they going to release Amy Dalley's? (She's another one who supported Toby on tour, but never seemed to be able to get her record company to release her album). Perhaps the real curse of being Toby's Little Buddy...