I don't know that I enjoy reading stuff like that. But it is very telling. While most singers in any genre gets to start at the bottom and hone their craft before they hit the big scene, prefab stars like Simpson, Spears, et el, get thrust (pun intended) into super stardom without every really earning it or being good at it for that matter. Starlet template Madonna made it look like a simple transition, but Madonna did spend a lot of time in small clubs, not to mention attending dance academy. At least shows like American Idol are some sort of proving ground, but for the most part, its the Johnny Bravo syndrome explaining the majority of these acts.

It'd be like a buncha guys saying, "we wanna be the next Rolling Stones" and some suit gives 'em guitars and clothes and sez, "here, we'll make it look good and"....wait, they do that...never mind.

Well, I hope Rascal Flatts were better. Sorry if Jessica's near breakdown spoiled your outting there Swishy.