Lee DeWyze Quotes

It was actually really hard to get a record deal after 'American Idol.'

Who wouldn't want to be an 'American Idol' judge? It's an awesome, awesome show.

I got in the audition line called 'Making the Band' because I wanted to be in a band. If I didn't, I would have done 'American Idol.'

Look at 'American Idol,' which I don't look at. Those winners haven't become household names except for Jennifer Hudson, and she was a reject. You can't aim to be a household name. You just have to be successful.

I've been wanting to sing for a long time. I've been singing all my life, and I've tried different record companies, but it seemed like - it was such a struggle and so hard to get out there. So, I said, 'I'm gonna go on American Idol and see how far it takes me.'

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

At the time, the only options were playing the local county fair. Now with American Idol and younger recording artists that have come out, there is more of an opportunity.

Winning 'American Idol' is awesome.

I believe I could have had a career in the music industry without 'X Factor,' but it was an amazing platform that propelled me to where I am now.

I've honestly never worked with Beyonce. It would be awesome, though; I would love that.

'American Idol' became a juggernaut of epic proportions, but to me it was always like home.

This whole 'X Factor' thing with people assuming I'm going to be a one-hit wonder - that won't happen with me.

I really do think that getting the golden ticket for 'American Idol,' it's just the start of something really great.

What made 'American Idol' different from 'The Voice' and all these other singing competitions... 'American Idol' just gave regular old normal people like me and like Trent a chance.

Luck has a lot to do with being a musician.

I think 'American Idol' has prepared me for anything.

I tried out for American Idol, I got a record deal, and now it's like my best days are ahead of me.

You know, I didn't have enough money to quit my day job... the myth of the major label deal. Nowadays, you have a tour bus and a stylist and all this stuff. But back then, no way.

American Idol, I love. I think it's a passing fancy but not passing so soon.

I grew up always wanting to be a part of 'Idol,' and I never thought I would make it as far as I did. I was really lucky, and it's given me the opportunities that I have now.

American Idol allowed us to find Carrie Underwood.

Well, I had a record deal since I was 18, and it got me where I am.

We had an EP out and all of a sudden we find record companies are interested in us, and we're thinking, 'Oh, that's really nice, but we don't think we're ready for it.'

I was very blessed with 'N Sync. It was a big success and it was a lot of fun.

If I went on 'American Idol,' I would definitely be kicked out immediately.