No I don't think she wants her life to change drasticaly BUT I think she will get the chance to do perform to a bigger audience .I believe that her quest is to just share her gift and is not looking for glory ,just an outlet to express herself through her voice.
As for the people who didn't accept your apology I wouldn't worry as your job and involvement in it was done
RE: judging the book by its cover
The "male gaze" Laura and so called societal norms (regarding beauty) .I agree with you the "cover" is just fine