I don't know really, Hassaan, he seems to have more support on Twitter and Facebook.

I'm always reluctant to post anything in the main X Factor forum as he doesn't seem to have much support there. I don't know how many other people log onto this appreciation thread, but I figured I'd post updates here just in case there are lurkers.

The good news is that Craig's album campaign is up to 80% so it's looking hopeful that it will go ahead. I'll definitely post something on the main forum if he gets to 100%!

Oh, and you can hear a new song of Craig's here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGtltLoS4r8&nomobile=1

Yay, he's reached 100%!

So it's looking like the album is definitely going ahead.

Hopefully he'll get some decent publicity for this, because he's certainly got some talent.

I wish some of his Twitter supporters would join DS (or anybody who likes his music, really), then we might be able to build up a bit of momentum on here for him.

Anyway, hopefully this is just the beginning for Craig.

Great news - took a while though it seems.

What I have done to keep the other appreciation threads active - PM the users who have posted on this thread and are around (so have posted in the last few days), and remind them about this thread.

Just over two years since this performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYdc8Na2O-I

Thanks for the link, Hassaan. I wonder how this year's opening performances will compare?

Not sure about messaging people I don't know, but I'll keep posting on here with updates and if anybody wants to join me they're more than welcome!

I could do it - I've done it before and its sometimes worked - the appreciation threads have in turn become more active.

Oh, you would? That'd be fab, thanks! I just don't know what I'd put. I didn't even know we could.

I don't get on here very often, but you seem to be a lot more familiar with how it works than me!

Cheers!

I've got an even better idea. One of us could start a thread in the music forum about Craig, showcasing what he's been up to, without ending up annoying people.

Also, linking this thread on there in a way.

Yes, that's a much better idea!

Made the thread, now we need to post on there, and try and drum up more momentum to here.

Grand job! I'll make sure to add links & updates to both threads.

Hasn't worked yet...

It was worth a try and you never know. I think the trouble is that not many people know who he is, or only vaguely remember him.

Hopefully some new people will have listened to his music or maybe even pledged for the album as a result of it.