Even if you win a singing competition, making a living as a musician isn't easy. But some of our best singers have proven that you don’t need to win to become a star. These singing competition contestants didn't win but still had successful careers.
The NBC musical drama "Smash" didn’t exactly live up to its title during its television run, dropping to 113rd place amongst network TV shows during its second and final season.
It's getting down to it on American Idol. Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Ritchie and Luke Bryan began the daunting task of cutting the field from 64 to 24 Sunday night, with the first 12 solidified.
"American Idol" is back, baby! Do you miss it? Well, it's OK if you don't, as it ended in 2016 due to massively declining ratings over its incredible, record-breaking run.
"American Idol" is coming back after being on hiatus for two years! Season 16 will feature a new network – ABC, instead of Fox – and new judges in Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie.