I want to know the answer to the following question:
Which contestant garnered the most attention because of a prior recording contract?
All the background I'm provided with is that "The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts.". Is that enough to answer the question?
Answer: yes