Susan Boyle has charmed the world with voice over looks, and she’s not the first. VIEW OUR GALLERY of singers from American Idol, and its British ilk, who had to pluck and primp into pop stars.
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JESUS TAKE MY HAIR COLOR
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DREAMGIRL
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UNLIKELY OPIE
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G’BYE TEXAS, HELLO HOLLYWOOD
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BABY BUMPKIN
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THE PEOPLE'S PAVAROTTI
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THE GOLDEN GIRL
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SIMON SAYS
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