American Quote by Crystal Bowersox

If I have a good name, I should put it to good use.

— Nagma

The people that go on 'American Idol' do want some recognition and fame.

— Kimberly Caldwell

The world is so caught up in the 'American Idol' idealistic sort of tendency in regards to just thinking that this whole thing is…

— Maxwell

American Idol' has done a great job of defaming my name and throwing a lot of mud at me for the past two years,…

— Corey Clark

Just the title of 'American Idol' is something that people can look up to. I'm not Saint Scott, I'm not Mr. Perfect, but I…

— Scotty McCreery

With 'American Idol,' they're giving you a pass to get launched on, and it's up to you what you do with it.

— Gladys Knight

The whole 'American Idol' way of looking at things is the antithesis of what I grew up with. There are a whole lot of…

— Harry Connick, Jr

'American Idol' gives people really wonderful opportunities, and they shouldn't take flak for what people do with that opportunity after they leave the show.…

— Katie Stevens

It makes you famous, you get money from it, you go on and do the best you can, but it really is dreadful that…

— Jamie Farr

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

— Diana DeGarmo

An American Idol is someone who knows how to change people's lives through music.

— Anwar Robinson

“My definition of an American Idol is someone who is a great talent and who communicates well with the audience”

— Blake Lewis