Art Quote by Kara DioGuardi

I think a lot of people go in TV talent shows because they want to be famous and not because it's about the music.

— Susan Ann Sulley

I think I've proven that I'm more than just a TV singer. I was always more than that, even before I went on TV.

— Jeff Gutt

I'm not a big fan of the thought that you can become a star by winning a contest. I'm sort of old-fashioned. I think…

— Rob Zombie

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

— Kimberly Caldwell

I thought TV fame was hip... well, that was because I hadn't experienced rock star fame yet.

— David Faustino

I didn't think I was a famous singer. I didn't think I was a star or that I could make the waters part -…

— Linda Ronstadt

As a singer and songwriter, I have great admiration for many of the budding stars who come to try their hand at performing and…

— LeAnn Rimes

In America, there are some artists who are more of an image than music; if your star status goes down there, you're finished.

— Sisqo

There was a time when stars were made out of music videos but today singers rely on actors to make their singles hit. I…

— Neha Bhasin

It's so funny to think about it now, but I kind of toned everything down about myself for 'Idol.' When it came down to…

— Adore Delano

As an artist development platform, we've proven that all the work done behind the scenes at American Idol, along with surviving the rigors of…

— Scott Borchetta

I don't think I was ever designed to be a ubiquitous worldwide star. I'm a singer-songwriter writing quite personal songs. You're not supposed to…

— James Blunt