I'm not a pessimist, I really want Vanessa to do well again! It's just that most of what is on popular radio is Hip-Hop or Rap and Vanessa really doesn't fit either of those genres (quite obviously).
About the hardcore fan thing, I don't care how popular or unpopular Vanessa's music becomes. I think that all (or at least most of us) on this forum would buy her next album. I know I would.
Only problem with us being Vanessa's niche is that we aren't a huge niche.
Like I said, though, I'd be delighted if Vanessa's album sold well, or if she became popular again. I do think, however, that she doesn't have a place on the popular radio charts, but she does have a place on the Adult Contemporary Charts. The biggest radio station in Louisville is an Adult Contemporary station and "White Houses" was played on it. We could pretty much consider it a moderate hit. But if she has a single a bit better than "White Houses", and her label promotes it and the album well, then I think she'll do great!