It's not just the players who are seeking the status of crossover stars.

But Mickelson is not a crossover star for the casual fan.

Certain sports, like ice hockey and American soccer, may never produce a crossover star.

Black divas such as Aretha Franklin became '60s crossover stars.

But he exhibited both the voice and the charisma of a potential crossover star.

That's the quality that makes for a crossover star.

Lambert has the makings of a true crossover star; she may just headline a future Bonnaroo.

"At Folsom Prison" made Cash a crossover star, and helped get through a difficult period in his personal life.

Last summer, it seemed likely that Daddy Yankee would become a crossover star, though now that's beside the point.