Shelby Dressel

Not many contestants who do not make it through to the coveted Top 24 on Fox’s long running singing contest show, American Idol get invited to be a guest on a nationally syndicated Daytime talk show such as Ellen. Shelby Dressel however, did. Brought on because Ellen saw something special in her, this opportunity has given Shelby the chance to turn what some call “15 minutes of fame” into a lifetime career.