Some famous duet partners did not even meet until AFTER their record was a hit. Just one of many surprises is this edition of Stories behind the Songs: “Duets”.

Motivated to success by the gruesome death of his brother, the poor boy from Arkansas grew up to the friend of Presidents and his autobiography sold more than a million copies!

No, not the mob family but rather the fascinating stories of how such singers as Julie Andrews, Sarah Brightman and Jackie Evancho became household names, as sung by 16 year old phenom, Jessica Plummer.

What famous singer, known as “The Black Elvis”, is said to have had 10 children by the age of 16? Get on the “Soul Train” and find out!

The surprising stories behind some of the biggest-ever crossover hits. All of them Top 10, if not #1, on both the country AND pop charts.

The kid who hated taking his piano lessons grows up be the third biggest-selling solo artist of all-time and will forever be known as “The Piano Man”.

Prepare to be amazed by a powerhouse 11 year old recreating Judy’s biggest numbers....

He was a star at 15 and went on to write “My Way”. Hear His incredible rise....

The most charted female in history actually failed at her first label. And there was much more to overcome....

The poor son of a coal miner sells 100 million records and goes on to be a British knight.

Hear the improbable story.