'American Idol' music cred strong and growing as it enters season 6
Friday, January 12, 2007
NEW YORK -- When "American Idol" made its debut five years ago, it was decried by some as another vapid reality show attempting to create another vapid pop star -- and at first glance, the critics seemed to be right.
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