+1 American Idol oft seems to popularize *singers* ... not producers. 1920 Fruitgum Co (123 Red Light, Yummy Yummy Yummmy) band leader and singer "Mark" "stated its mostly record company promotion production ... having little to do with us at all". "The answer lies in promotion with the record company" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhzhXp83jkc)