I'm not trying to be evasive, but when I say yes and no, I say 'yes' because there are narrow-minded people that won't look past the logo and 'no' because 'American Idol' put me in front of millions of people and I would not have a career without 'Idol.' Votes: 15
Just practice hard and stay grounded. Treat people like you want to be treated and work hard. Votes: 11
I think America did a great job. I think Carrie Underwood fits the bill of American Idol. She's a wonderful girl, and she's gonna have a great career. Votes: 11
But whatever the Lord throws at me right now, I think I've been given more blessings than I ever deserved. If he wants to top it off with anything - boy, girl - I would love either of them. Votes: 11
I'm not trying to be evasive, but when I say yes and no, I say 'yes' because there are narrow-minded people that won't look past the logo and 'no' because 'American Idol' put me in front of millions of people and I would not have a career without 'Idol. Votes: 10
I was so happy and content with in life playing music. Music was always my first job and my day gig was my second job. Votes: 8
I'd like to teach kids how to write songs. This will be my first year so I'm just as green as some of the rest of the folks. It's like a music camp and I get to hang out with some of the past contestants. Votes: 7
I'd like to expand on doing what I love and venture out a bit more. I would like to play consistantly good music. Eventually someday I would like to open up a school and teach kids about music. Votes: 6
Everybody out there watches the show and has expectations of wanting to be an 'Idol', but we're going to teach them how much hard work goes into it. Votes: 5
I'm stoked because no one's really even seen Bo yet. It took me half the season to get used to not having a guitar wrapped around my neck. So I'm anxious for the fans to see what Bo's really about. Votes: 5
I try to be a better dad and husband than I do pretend rock star. Votes: 4
I picked and co-wrote the songs that if I was a guy who would be spending my hard-earned money buying an album I would want to hear. Votes: 4
It's not just about waking up and trying to be a star... It's practice, practice, practice. Votes: 3
It's pretty easy for me because I have a wonderful wife. We put God first and it takes a lot of hard work. Votes: 3
Obviously everybody knows that I'm an original songwriter and I got my band. And the guys in 'Sugar Money,' no matter what, are part of my family and they always got something to do with me, and I don't care if they just hang out with me. Votes: 2
I think I started lip-synching about halfway through the first day, and it's not as easy as you think it would be. But it's definitely better than a day job. Votes: 2
I was blessed. I had a great childhood and great parents that loved music and family. I moved from England when I was almost 18 and been on my own ever since and have been trying to make a living in the music business for the past twelve years. A lot of people say I'm an overnight success, but it's an overnight success that's been twelve years in the making. Votes: 1
I think it has a lot to do with determination. I treat people the way I want to be treated and believe if you work hard you can have the things you want in life. Votes: 0
I didn't have a lot to do with the first record. Votes: 0
My lifes a wreck, and I love it. Votes: 0
Yeah, playing anywhere from three to five gigs a week definitely [helped]. I think all the practice throughout the years and doing what I do paid off. Votes: 0