Singing Competition Quotes

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

I was champion soprano of Sussex when I was 16!

My weakness is 'American Idol.' My husband thinks it's ridiculous. But I am so inspired by those young people who are singing their guts out.

I thought about going onto the first one, Pop Idol. My mum was saying, 'Go on!' But I decided not to. 'The X Factor,' though, doesn't really seem to be a show about musical talent anymore.

I'm not afraid of you, 'American Idol.'

Everyone tried to be a singer other than just a player. We had four voices in The Moody Blues.

I have a bit of a problem with 'American Idol.' Forgive me, but it's difficult for me to watch. I can't help but think of people being exploited. On the other hand, I'm really enjoying 'Glee.'

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.'

'The X Factor' is like music camp. It's invaluable what in a short amount of time 'The X Factor' can do to an artist and a person's career. It can make them a superstar overnight.

Even before I auditioned for 'X Factor' the second time, I was doing a lot of dance music.

I like 'American Idol' because it's an actual talent contest.

I do watch 'American Idol' sometimes. It's not really that pleasurable... I take that back. It is the epitome of a guilty pleasure. Sometimes there's some good singers on that show.

My big brother still thinks he's a better singer than me.

We would go on 'The Voice,' and we'd get kicked off of the first episode, probably.

It's very challenging to be a playback singer in Bollywood.

I still sing. I don't know if I'm going to sing on 'Glee' or 'New Normal.'

I also made a lot of really great friends on that show [the Voice], so that's one of the most important things that I've taken out of that experience.

'American Idol' is sometimes lumped with reality shows and it has that element - folks-next-door battling it out in a contest. But instead of fighting leeches, bugs, parasites and each other, as on CBS's 'Survivor' and other shows that imitate it, the 'American Idol' contestants, of course, sing.

I'd always sing 'Greatest Love of All' by Whitney Houston. I just want to make clear, though, you know those people on 'Star Search' who are the little 7-year-olds that sound like Christina Aguilera? That wasn't me.

It's funny - it's called 'The Voice,' but I sure as hell didn't have the best voice on the show. I'll admit it.

The thing is, I knew from the very first audition that I did not fit the classic 'X Factor' criteria.

I always knew I wanted to be involved in entertainment in some way. But I really can't say I'd be where I am now if I hadn't been on 'American Idol.'

'Pitch Perfect 2' is about the Bellas and what happens to them as they get older. All your favorite characters are coming back. Chrissie Fit was great, and Hailee Steinfeld is such a pro - she fit right in. I had no idea she was 17! She's the most mature girl ever.

I've been blessed because there are a lot of great singers out there that didn't make it past their first album.

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