Old Music News of article 325455 for 2007-01-11

Music cred strong as `Idol' returns

AP - 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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