Untapped Talent

As I was reviewing the hometown of the top 12 American Idol finalist for this year I realized that 50% of them were from states recognized as "Southern" and and 67% if you include Virginia and Florida. This thought lead me to think that there is a well of "untapped talent" because there is not a convenient outlet for talent to be found in southern states without extensive travel or complete uprooting. Yes, there is Atlanta and Nashville and those are wonderful places that one can be discovered, or make a name for yourself...However I wonder if it would be beneficial to establish or fund the establishment of some type of talent agency that looks primarily in small towns, rural areas, and/or southern states. I believe that there is this "untapped talent" that is waiting to be discovered that does not want to move to the big city or for reasons not yet known/researched/what have you... that if presented with the opportunity tailored for maintaining somewhat of a connection with their hometown or community that they would be inclined to share their talent with the world, as well as a lucrative investment for some willing soul...I don't know.. this is just another LizaCorrine random idea...