She did not complete school but appeared to be talented and ambitious, a would-be singer.

Almost since it opened, the theater has held Wednesday-night talent contests in which would-be singers, dancers and comedians try to impress its legendarily volatile audience.

Mr. Pollard said he demonstrates a lot when he teaches, and he encourages would-be singers to dig deep for meaning.

There are some would-be singers whose intention is better than their execution.

Miss Bouterse has to separate her from Justin, the would-be singer, who likes to gossip with the girls.

Harrison was a would-be singer who was very talented, but had severe stage fright.

A gang of would-be singers in the engine room practiced close harmony, filling the ship with their caterwauling.

Her mostly absent would-be singer brother is the only person who cares about her at the end.

A down-on-her-luck would-be singer keeps encountering roadblocks on her way to stardom.

Never before has a talent show judge offered such harsh words for would-be singers.