Opportunity knocked, 'Idols' answered

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: January 21, 2007| Author: Jonathan Cohen, Gary Graff, Gail Mitchell and Jeff Vrabel | Copyright information

'American Idol" is a phenomenon unlike any other, and the contestants who have filed through its ranks in the past five years are forever bonded by their formative experiences on the show.

Nine key "Idol" stars recently were asked to reflect on what the show has meant to their career and how they've managed the transition from the small screen into the cold, hard world of the music business.

"I think it's all about taking every single opportunity that you have in front of you...

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