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"The Next Great American Band," a new FOX show by the American Idol producers, offers all the drama, intrigue, and musical performances that it takes to make an amazing reality show. Make sure to check out our sneak previews. This video goes into the more interesting trials and tribulations that some of these bands have experienced throughout their careers. Check out this video to get an early look at some of the bands. Both male and female band members of all ages discuss the bumpy (sometimes literally) road that led them to these Vegas auditions. They’ll both leave you wanting to know who is going to end up as "The Next Great American Band!"

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Jordin Sparks has certainly hit the ground running since her season six American Idol win. As Chuck Taylor of Billboard notes, she went about making her first single in a rather unconventional yet brilliant way:
So many American Idols who won favor with voters because of sheer vocal potency ultimately betray that trust by entering the studio and recording music aiming to fluff up the hip factor"and in the process, hiding their gifts behind junk production and throwaway tracks. How refreshing that season six winner Jordin Sparks kick-starts her career with a genuine showcase of her beautiful voice. Midtempo melodic keeper "Tattoo," about the indelible emotions that remain after a faded relationship, is an ideal fit for a first fall hit, with crisp, mature instrumentation and a vocal that is ironically reminiscent of fellow "AI" hitmaker Kimberley Locke (a supreme compliment). "Chuck Taylor
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