That’s the impression I got too. I wasn’t aware of most of the ones mentioned having an actual CD prior to Idol. We know Taylor did. I thought Chris Daughtry had a BAND but not a CD. As far as I know he was a service writer at Crown. I wasn’t aware of Fantasia having one. She does come from a family with musical connections.
And no it wasn’t The Flying Burrito Brothers ;-)
Every time I refresh I see that and it cracks me up! :)