She was an "amazing talent," a young singer with a wonderful voice who wrote beautiful songs. But she was no beauty, plus flat-chested and overweight to boot.
Remembering the aspiring star, music executive Jody Gerson going to get signed, even though she's fabulous.
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not apply. Sex appeal was once considered a bonus for a woman; now it's practically a requirement.
Doolittle and the heavyset, gap-toothed LaKisha Jones were the final four in favor of Blake Lewis, who makes the teen girls swoon, and the long-locked, 17-year-old looker Jordin Lavigne, blonde stunner Carrie Underwood; tomboyish but sexy Ciara, fashionista Gwen Stefani and hip-swiveling Shakira perfect 10s: Pink, who is still svelte and appealing; and multiplatinum Grammy-winner Kelly Clarkson, who got her appeal could get a record deal, Gretchen Wilson quickly replied: "They can't.
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better be amazing," Wilson said in an interview. "The music is not about just music anymore, it's about the look, the `it' factor if you will ..
. True, looks have always been a part of the music business: Diana Ross played a model in the movie "Mahogany," Marianne Faithfull was considered a beauty, Tina Turner's legs were part of her sex appeal, Olivia rocked teenage boys with more than just her guitar.
Joplin and Barbra Streisand, who challenged beauty standards with her protruding nose.
Even curvy Aretha Franklin was known mainly for her one-of-a-kind voice.
Today, it's hard to find a singer larger than a size 6 sensuous videos, modeling spreads and provocative magazine covers. Lavigne, who once scoffed at singers who stripped for the cameras, fronts the new issue of Blender topless save for a strategically placed banner.
Search for the Next Doll" is a striking example. In finding a replacement for current lead doll, stunner Nicole Scherzinger, the judging panel - which included the vocal qualities. But while a few contestants had strong voices, all were taut, toned and sexy, and the focus was more on their dancing and overall desirability.
Which is to "Don't Cha" (as in, "don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?").
gorgeous, such as Alicia Keys, Corinne Bailey Rae or Norah Jones.
And while critically acclaimed Amy Winehouse may not win any beauty contests, her songs have a raw sexuality that give her that "it" factor.
her talent as a songwriter and singer, said being "a you're trying to make it."
pure talent will rise above whatever else," the country legend said in an interview.
"But certainly in music these days, the better you look, the more apt you're going to get a contract.
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