Not all of them won the competitions they joined in, but these one-time singing hopefuls have eventually shot to stardom and built successful career in the industry.
- May 1, 2022
AceShowbiz - Before performing at awards shows and on tours, Rihanna showed her impressive singing skills at her high school talent show which she easily won with her rendition of "Hero" by Mariah Carey. She landed a deal with Def Jam in 2005 and released her debut single "Pon de Replay" in May 2005 which became a commercial success. Her 2007 single "Umbrella" earned the Barbadian beauty her first Grammy Award and catapulted her to global stardom. With eight studio albums, she has sold over 250 million records worldwide.
