Lots of actors are excellent singers, but far fewer are great as commercial musicians. Being able to portray an icon in a biopic or nail a Les Miserables aria doesn’t automatically translate to songwriting chops or pop-star intangibles. The history of Hollywood stars’ musical adventures proves as much, though there are plenty of actors who have established themselves as artists worth watching across folk, R&B, and pop music.
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Lots of actors are excellent singers, but far fewer are great as commercial musicians. Being able to portray an icon in a biopic or nail a Les Miserables aria doesn’... more info