Backstory – Entertainment Talent
Curious, I looked up the show business careers of several winners of America’s talent shows. Not many stayed at the top, after being discovered. Just having a good voice or being a good musician was not enough. So what does assure the path to stardom? Let’s take a look.
Consider This Show – Talent
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Talent – #423
Who could have guessed that there was so much untapped entertainment talent out there in our country?
When you watch early auditions on talent shows like American Idol, you have to wonder what some people were thinking when they decide to try out. How could they possibly believe that the screechy voice or the bellowing screams they emit qualify them as singers? Who told them they sound good? Nasty friends? Kind parents? Wishful thinking?
But once the nincompoops are weeded out, oh my, what a field of talent.
Of course success will involve so much more than simply a good voice. Will they have the stamina to keep up with the demands of stardom? Will they have the right professional guidance to help them choose the right songs, the right auditions, the right looks and quotes and publicity?
Will they avoid the temptations that take so many fine artists down the road to destruction?
Will they manage to keep close, those who love them and treat people fairly? Do they really know what they are getting into when they decide to accept celebrity? Is it worth it?
We cheer them on and wish them well and watch them evolve right before our eyes.
Destined for stardom, tragedy . . . or both.
[Show #423]
Fascinating! These are a rare few that get discovered even this way. Have you seen Beyond the Gutar – classical guitarist and Youtuber Nathan Mills? Extremely difficult to break into the entertainment business as a classical guitarist but he is beginning to make that happen – not the celebrity of some but he has carved out a niche for himself. http://www.youtube.com/beyondtheguitar and http://www.patreon.com/beyondtheguitar Love the radio show!
Thanks, Deb. So glad you stopped in. When I think of classical guitarists, I think of Charo. Sha may be before your time. Sexy comedic personality and her classical guitar playing almost went unnoticed. After hearing her once, I kept looking for her work. It was awesome. Now, I will check on Nathan Mills.