Able Quote by Katie Stevens

I was very honored to get to be part of 'American Idol.'

— Dolly Parton

It's great to get to work with your idols.

— Joel Kinnaman

Being on 'Idol' was an amazing experience. We had a lot of pressure to do each show, but they really helped shape me as…

— Adore Delano

I grew up always wanting to be a part of 'Idol,' and I never thought I would make it as far as I did.…

— Jessica Sanchez

To be able to work with my idols is incredible. You learn so much, and they're wonderful as people, too.

— Orianthi

I think 'Idol' has been such a wonderful platform for me to step onto, and be a part of, and they've always treated me…

— Gabby Barrett

It is a personal thrill for me to play a role in giving the best young singers in America a shot at realizing their…

— Simon Cowell

I've been able to work with incredible people, including some of my idols.

— Everlast

I think American Idol is a great career launcher. A blessing for all of us.

— LaToya London

Well, being that, at the house and being in the competition, it was very hard to be with family. We couldn't have visitors out…

— LaToya London

There were a lot of challenges I had to face on 'American Idol' that helped me grow in a few different ways that I'll…

— Gabby Barrett

'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