Why do you have to be skinny to be a singer!?

Question by kara: Why do you have to be skinny to be a singer!?
Hey, so… I am 17 years old and a plus size girl. I’m a plus size model for local photographers…but singing is my main thing. I auditioned for American Idol this Summer… and didnt make it through, but neither did ANY other “bigger girl”… I also had an opportunity to get signed by a management company, but they said I would have to loose a bunch of weight first because i dont have “The Look”. It has REALLY been making me upset, I feel like just because I’m not skinny… I cant make it into the music industry. I mean, sure you have Adele, Ravon Symone, a that bigger girl from Glee LOL ( i forgot her name) but… they are all slowly but surely loosing weight. I mean, Jennifer Hudson just lost ATON of weight! Which I was SO mad about, she needs to be embracing her plus size beauty not trying to change it. Dont get me wrong… I know being overweight is unhealthy, but.. I AM healthy, im just BUILT bigger. I DONT wanna loose a TON of weight, I LOVE how I look. You would think having great talent and being pretty would be enough, but.. noooo you gotta be skinny too! Can anyone tell me something else!? Or maybe..a way to let record labels/producers to see PAST my weight!? I need some help 🙁

Best answer:

Answer by kfurey
Not all singers are skinny, and it isn’t a requirement to be. Take a look at Aretha Franklin, she’s a big lady who sings. If you love yourself, that’s all that matters.

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