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There are so many talent shows on TV these days, from "American Idol" to "America's Got Talent" to all the dance programs, it's hard to believe that everyone who can carry a tune or pop-and-lock hasn't been discovered by now. But there was once a time when such series were a novelty, and one show ruled supreme: "Star Search."
Starting in 1983 and running until 1995, the competition showcase (hosted by Ed McMahon in its initial run, then by Arsenio Hall) sought the day's brightest up-and-comers - and they found a whole bunch. The series gave us the comedians Sinbad and the spokesmodel Sharon Stone, but it was the singers who gave "Star Search" its legacy. From LeAnn Rimes to Usher, undiscovered talent finally got their big break, and whether they walked away with the most stars awarded by a judges panel or not, they certainly gained enough exposure to set them on the path to superstardom.
We look back at some of "Star Search's" most famous singing alumni, their first moment in the TV spotlight, and where they are now.
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dawniek
July 13, 2009 - 01:02 PM GMT
I think it is so sad that Beth Hart isn't No.1 recognized for being the 100K winner os star search, she was then and now the most beautiful singer star search has produced.. Better then all of female singers on this list.
Luv ya Beth
Mr. Drip Noodle
July 12, 2009 - 07:27 PM GMT
Read the bios next to the pic's. Some of them have a link to a video that shows them singing on star search....
Bobbi
July 12, 2009 - 06:17 PM GMT
I want to see the pictures of them when they were on Star Search.