20 super successful musicians who started their reality shows

The real stars of "Star Search" and real idols of "American Idol".


Say what you wantReality competition series AsAmerican idol andThe factor xBut without these emissions, some of the most successful musicians of the end of the 20th and early 21st century have never really seen success. To takeCarrie Underwood, for example: beforeIdol, this oklahoman wason the right path to becoming a journalist. AndZayn Malik said that before becoming a part of a direction onThe factor x, he hadplans to pursue a teaching career. Curious that other artists would not be where they are withoutreality show? OfBeyonceToBritney SpearsThese are some of the most successful musicians who have had their debutreality show. And for more stories of Hollywood origin, consult the23 actors that you did not realize do not have famous parents.

1
Alanis Morissette,Star search

Long before gaining grammys or meetingRyan Reynolds,Alanis Morsette-AKA Alanis Nadine-wasin competition as a 14 year old stranger toStar search In 1990. She did not win, but she didGo get 60 million albums in the worldSo she can very well be one of the most successful losers of all time. And for more nostalgia in the era in which Alanis Queen Supreme, here is50 things that only people who lived in the 1990s will remember.

2
Britney Spears,Star search

In 1992, even before she playedThe Mickey Mouse Club, 10 yearsBritney Spears was tooa competitor onStar search. She lost in the second round of the show to a young singer namedMarty ThomasBut that did not prevent him from becoming one of the most sold artists of all time.On theBillboard Hot 100She had five hits # 1 and 13 total songs reach the top 10. Yeah ... Marty who? And if you remember when Spears published his first album, so here's19 things that occurred in 1999 that will make you feel so old.

3
Christina Aguilera,Star search

It's hard not to recognize theraw and natural talent ofChristina AguileraWhenever it is a high rating. But somehow, in 1990, when she was also onStar search,Aguilera of nine years lost to a 12 year old child in the name ofChristopher Eason.

"I was a good sport about it. My mother made me go up and tighten her hand and tell her that I was happy, he won. The tears flowed in my face," said AguileraRolling stone In 1999. But, as the magazine says, Aguilera "lost the battle but won the war."

4
Miguel,Blessed the koo fat

The 2005 bet showBlessed the koo fat guest of artists coming to competition for a place in the band's fat group now defunct, and one of the singers who tried for a place was other thanMiguel. Shocking, theWinner The R & B artist was informed that he could not sing by a member of the Koo GrasEnerish, wholater clarified, "I never said that Miguel could not sing. All I said was:" He had a beautiful voice, but some notions were flat "... I stand behind this that I said. " Haters gonna hate! And for more celebrities who have not immediately found success, here's40 world famous a-listers who have not fallen famous before 40 years.

5
Jennifer Hudson,American idol

WhenJennifer Hudsonparticipated in the third season ofAmerican idol In 2004, she came only seventh place. However, this did not prevent this soul singer from rising at the top. Two years after his stein on the show, she made her movie debut inDream girls-And for this performance, it received a price from the Academy, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and a price of the actors of the screen. Since then, she has beenplayed on Broadway,Grammys won, and evenwon a star on the Hollywood promenade of fame.

6
Miranda Lambert,Nashville star

It could be one of the hottest country artists today, but in 2003,Miranda Lambert was just another candidate for the very first season ofNashville star. For his hearing, she interpreted an original song called "Levrier bound for anywhere, "And his country chops finally won his third place in the inaugural competition.

7
Beyonce,Star search

In 1993, a 12 year old childBeyonceAppeared onStar search As a member of the typing of the girl, as well asKelly Rowland. And although the group of girls lost in a group called Crew Skeleton, this last setback was simply a bump on the road from Superstardom. In 1996, typing girl had lost members, acquired a little more, and changed name about the child's child. Then, in 2000, theywon their first grammat To "say my name."

In 2005, Knowles-Knowles, Rowland, thenMichelle Williams-When their distinct paths, but it was only the beginning for Beyoncé. As a solo artist, she is soldMore than 100 million records worldwide and in 2019, she was namedone of the richest female musiciansin the world. And for more groups who have gone on vacation and never reformed, here'sThe bands that took place a "hiatus" but stay at Come Back.

8
Bailiff,STAR SEARCH

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In 1991, 13 years oldUsher Raymond IVwas elected best singer on adolescenceSTAR SEARCH. Although he took out his first eponymous album a few years later, his ascent at the actual celebrity came with his second album,My wayIn 1997. He understood the n ° 1 Hit- "Nice & Slow" -and two n ° 2 shots-the track title and "You Make Me Wanna ..." to date, the singer of R & B andVoiceThe coach hasnineSingles n ° 1on the hot 100 and 18 Top 10 in total blows. Unfortunately, no video has existed Usher's performance from nearly 30 years ago, but we can not imagine how adorable young singer R & B had to be.

9
Camila Cabello,The factor x (WE.)

Although they finished in third place on the second season ofThe factor x In 2012, Fifth Harmony is undoubtedly the greatest American history of reality competition. And the five ferocious females that made the group, "Señorita" singerCamila Cabelloprobably was the greatest success as a solo artist. To date, she had two strokes # 1, four songs in the top 10, and 14 graphic representation songs in total on theBillboard Hot 100. And for more musicians who were in groups, consult these13 Solo acts that surprise started in a group.

10
Harry Styles,The factor x(UK.)

In 2010, a young and unknownHarry Styles wasrapidly eliminated of the British version ofThe factor x. The singer got a secondCelebrity chanceHowever, when the show decided to bring it back as part of the Boys Band One direction. The group finished in third place, subsequently signed withSimon CowellSyco Entertainment and became the Beatles of the 2000s.

But when continued one direction aindefinite hiatus In 2016, styles embarked on a solo career that has so far producedAn upper 5 single, arecord world tour sold-out, And a part in an oscarized movie (Dunkirk) to start.

11
Zayn Malik,The factor x(UK.)

Another one direction member who saw a little success in solo isZayn Malik. ThisoldX FACTORcompetitor hadSeven Singles of Graphic Representation Only two albums and his muse for several years was other thantop ModelGigi HadidAnother reality television alum (by his mother is executed onThe real women at the house of Beverly Hills)

12
Leona Lewis,The factor x(UK.)

In 2006,Leona Lewis Became thethird winner of the British version ofThe factor x. The following year she released her first album,Spirit, Which quickly became theThe fastest sold first album In R.U history. When leaving. In the United States, she had five songson theBillboardHot 100: "Better In Time", "Happy", "I'm going", "execute", and his tube # 1, "Bleeding Love".

13
Carrie Underwood,Ameridcan Idol

A lot of olderAmerican idol The winners continued to haveAnd the insignificant subpar quarries. NotCarrie Underwood, although. In 2005, onWins the fourth season of the successful seriesThe Crooner Country released "Inside Your Ciel", who made his debut at No. 1 on theBillboard Hot 100. And with the release of his sixth album,Cry prettyIn 2018, Underwood became the first and only history artist to haveSeven Consecutive press n ° 1 toBillboard Chart Top Country albums. (In addition to his six studio albums, she also published a hits packet at the top of the charts in 2014)

14
Justin Timberlake,STAR SEARCH

In 1993, aged 11Justin Timberlake-So known as Justin Randall-Appeared onSTAR SEARCHIn the hope of becoming a star of Country music. His song of choice of choice?Alan Jackson"Obtained Hold Love on You", of course!

He did not leave the spectacle a winner, but no matter: Timberlake made his mark a few years later as a member of * Nsync, one of the most popular boys bands at the time. One, as a solo artist, Timberlake had five songs n ° 1On the Hot 100 Chart and 19 Top 10 in total blows.

15
Jordin Sparks,American idol

Jordin Sparks, thewinner ofAmerican Idol of sixth season, Was the youngest winner of the show's story at only 16. Now, at 29, she had three songson theBillboardThe Top Hot 100 10, ToMakes several breaks on Broadway, And has even beennominated for a grammy.

16
Adam Lambert,American idol

On the eighth season ofAmerican idol, Pop-rock artistAdam Lambertcame to second place After Native ArkansasKris Allen. If you measure by success after the show, although Lambert is the true winner through and through. With his first album 2009For your entertainmentLambert becameBillboard Success at the top of the charts and he even won aAppointment to Grammy Awards. Shortly after, theIdolAlum has found even more international success when he has collaborated with Queen's active members to create Queen + Adam Lambert.

17
Kelly Clarkson,American idol

Afterwin the very first season ofAmerican idol in 2002,Kelly Clarkson continued to release "a moment like this one, which finally becameThe most sold single of this year. And it was far from this fierce Texan's alone Hit: To date, the singer had 27 songson theBillboard Hot 100, three of whom reached point # 1. In 2019, Clarkson'sTour "Meaning of life" Bottered by more than $ 17.5 million with more than 275,000 tickets sold. Now she even has her own day television show. It provesIdolThe first choice was their best choice.

18
Nicole Scherzinger,Pop stars

Before she is a judge on shows likeThe song-off andThe factor x,Nicole Scherzinger Was a candidate on a series of competitions of reality. In the first Aughts, she was twinned with four other musicianson the American iteration ofPop stars,And together, the five winners of the competition became the crushing of Eden.

Although this group of girls was short-lived, Scherzinger was able to stay in the spotlight by becoming the face of another group: Pussycat dolls. In the six years they were active, Scherzinger and the groupSold 54 million records worldwide and had four songs among theBillboard Hot 100 Top 10. She even continued to vote a character in DisneyMoanaand is currently a judge onThe masked singer, stick to his reality television roots.

19
Dear Lloyd,The factor x(UK.)

Since itfourth place toThe factor x,Dear lloydhas been a fierce force to count in the music industry. And although she still has not reached a top 10 struck on theBillboard Hot 100 - SheHigh-mapping single mapping so far is "Do you want to return" at number 12 - she collaborated with big name artists likeHalf lovato,Becky,Ne-yo,T.I.,Busta rhymes, andJuicy J.

20
Aaliyah

In 1989,Aaliyah Haughton, then only 10 years, participated inStar search in the category of junior vocalist. His performance of "My Funny Valentine's Day"I did not win a victory over the show, but it was enough to provide him with a contract with Jive Records just a few years later. Although she died tragically in an aircraft accident at the age of 22 years, Aaliyah has always managed to have five top 10 hitson the hot graph During his career, which ended far too early. And for more powerful women throughout history, here'sThe largest female icon every year since your birth.

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