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Diana DeGarmo

(1987) Singer-songwriter

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Diana DeGarmo is a singer-songwriter.

Quick Facts About Diana DeGarmo

Born: June 16, 1987
Profession: Singer-songwriter

About Diana DeGarmo

American singer... | Diana Nicole DeGarmo is an American singer. She rose to fame in 2004 as the runner-up of the third season of American Idol, releasing her debut studio album, Blue Skies, later that year. The following year, DeGarmo ventured into a career in musical theatre. She has starred in two Broadway, one off-B

Quotes by Diana DeGarmo

I want to be a country singer more than anything in the world.

Country

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Never give up on whatever you want to do.

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Working with Dolly Parton was one of the coolest experiences of my life.

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I like my food. I would rather be a little bit on the heavier side than too thin.

Food

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Don't let bad or negative people bring you down.

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My mom did a good job exposing me to different types of music.

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At school my nickname is the National Anthem girl.

Anthem

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I really truly believe I found my identity with country music.

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Honestly, I actually would really love to see more musical theatre actors do the movie adaptations of shows - I think that…

Actor

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I didn't necessarily set out to be in musical theater, but that's where my path has taken me, and I've been loving…

Actor

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My mom played me all kinds of music, from Ella Fitzgerald to Celine Dion. I listened to everything growing up, old and…

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I got a hug from Kathleen Marshall, Sheryl Crow, and Barry Levinson all in the same day - and that was something…

Day

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I'm planning to be the youngest contestant in the Top 32, and I'm planning to be the youngest person in the Top 10.

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I love musical theater because it's live. There is no Auto-Tune. There's no second chance. What you see is what you get.…

Amazing

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With 'American Idol,' you are on your toes a lot. People don't realize the amount of work.

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Southern women sometimes get dumbed down when they're turned into characters. I don't like that.

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She's very active. My mom is my manager and handles day-to-day business to keep the DeGarmo machine up and running! She's a…

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I've always wanted to be a recognized singer and just - just so people can hear my music - and thought, you…

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If you see me, I'm always wearing black and pink. If I don't have it on, I at least have something that's…

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There was a perception that reality-show people are just mere personalities, that they don't have real talent, and I worked real hard…

Change

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I believe that you should not be just raised on what the music is right then. You should be raised on what…

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I have a brother who has been overseas for two tours. I've been very fortunate that he has come home safely. Whether…

Brother

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I remember when I was in 'Hairspray' - my first Broadway show - I truly was in awe of the voices I…

Broadway

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People who want to be singers can be nurtured and taught, and they can make great strides. But, the truth is, if…

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I think one of my highpoints was definitely well, everything started turning around on Barry Manilow week. I had so much fun…

Disco

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Good music is timeless, whether it's a country song, rock, or R&B.

Country

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I was friends with everybody. I never stuck to one clique.

Clique

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I love the challenge of singing something that's not that easy.

Challenge

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I always loved singing. No matter where I was, I would just make up my own stuff.

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"American Idol" has done a lot for me. It's a stepping stone in my life.

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I grew up listening to Dolly Parton and just loving her music.

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Some people might call me a party pooper.

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Because I came in second place, it makes me want to work harder

Hard work

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My day look is usually a good pair of jeans, my boots, and a cute T-shirt, but I love to get all…

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I would love to go to college because you never know what is going to happen with your career, and you always…

Career

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I'm definitely interested in acting. I've done it in my past. I know I can do it, let's put it that way.…

Acting

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I remember my mother and I sitting down counting off our pennies to pay our bills. We really had nothing.

Mother

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I love all genres of music. I think it helps you become a better performer if you know the different types of…

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The contracts for 'Idol' are definitely very intimidating at first. There's lots of fine, fine details that you have to read through.

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I don't read things that people say about me online. They write nasty things just to mess with you. I don't need…

Life

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