18 Artists the Industry Tried to Push On Us and FAILED

Name: 18 Artists the Industry Tried to Push On Us and FAILED
Uploaded: 2026-06-01T15:00:00-04:00
Channel: WatchMojo
Description: The music industry has a long history of trying to manufacture the next big thing — but it doesn't always work out as planned. Join us as we count down musicians and artists who were heavily pushed by the industry but ultimately failed to reach the heights that were expected of them. Which of these artists do you think deserved more success? Let us know in the comments!

VOICE OVER: Phoebe de Jeu
WRITTEN BY: Cillian Cunningham

The music industry has a long history of trying to manufacture the next big thing — but it doesn't always work out as planned. Join us as we count down musicians and artists who were heavily pushed by the industry but ultimately failed to reach the heights that were expected of them. Our countdown includes Milli Vanilli, whose lip-syncing scandal became the ultimate cautionary tale, Iggy Azalea, who went from chart-topper to retirement, Kim Petras, who made Grammy history but never achieved full pop stardom, Ashlee Simpson, whose SNL mishap derailed her momentum, and many more like Ice Spice, JoJo Siwa, Blueface, and Sky Ferreira! Which of these artists do you think deserved more success? Let us know in the comments!

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