Everyone comes from somewhere. "How They Made It" is a savvy insider's tale that traces the career trajectories of a cross section of top selling recording artists, puncturing the mythologies of the music business to reveal the truths within. Hard work and persistence are the common themes, dispelling the notion of "overnight success." Artists covered include: Jim Brickman; Green Day; Norah Jones; Maroon5; John Mayer; Alanis Morissette; OutKast; Rufus Wainright; and, Lee Ann Womack.