Titans of Twentieth Century American Music

You don't have to be Cinderella to boast about your rags-to-riches story. With American Idol now in its final season, it's amazing to examine the list of amateurs who have been showcased by reality television-format talent shows (Star Search, The Voice, So You Think You Can Dance, Arabs Got Talent, Dance India Dance). Success stories like Sam Harris, Rosie O'Donnell, Adam Lambert, and Susan Boyle have gone on to establish impressive careers. Unfortunately, too many school arts programs which cou...