you are a singer?
wow, then, well, good for you then. But I don't agree with your stand point, this is merely a way to superstardom, most people even you with your great vocals no doubt that I believe you do, will never reach that status.
Everyone wants to be a star, if this show can grant 15 minutes of fame and give rise to one, why not?
I don't believe producers and star finders actively go to every bar in the corner of a sleepy town to seek out a great singer, so why not attract them to a single spot and put them to a test, while making money?
there is no actual shortcut, just another way.
or to the unlucky band, a lifetime spent waiting in line to perform a song at a concert that nobody cares about or worse still, dad's garage or mom's basement/