Zitat des Tages von Diana DeGarmo:
I remember when I was in 'Hairspray' - my first Broadway show - I truly was in awe of the voices I got to hear on a nightly basis around me. I'm thinking, 'Wow! Why aren't these people selling millions of records?' They're the ones that are out there, you know, belting their faces off!
My mom is my manager and handles day-to-day business to keep the DeGarmo machine up and running! She's a huge, huge part of my career and my life.
I love musical theater because it's live. There is no Auto-Tune. There's no second chance. What you see is what you get. You have to be amazing every night.
I remember my mother and I sitting down counting off our pennies to pay our bills. We really had nothing.
I didn't necessarily set out to be in musical theater, but that's where my path has taken me, and I've been loving and enjoying it ever since.
I love all genres of music. I think it helps you become a better performer if you know the different types of music.
I appreciate the level of professionalism and talent that I get to be around every night, eight times a week.
I want to be a country singer more than anything in the world.
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.'
With 'American Idol,' you are on your toes a lot. People don't realize the amount of work.
I really truly believe I found my identity with country music.
The contracts for 'Idol' are definitely very intimidating at first. There's lots of fine, fine details that you have to read through.
I actually grew up being part of the kids' choirs, so I knew 'Joseph' basically my entire life. We've brought in this new multimedia aspect that really makes the show jump off the stage and into the audience.
It's been really cool to go to places I've never been to around the country and performing for people and bringing a fun show to entertain folks.
I have a brother who has been overseas for two tours. I've been very fortunate that he has come home safely. Whether or not you support the war, always support our soldiers.
Southern women sometimes get dumbed down when they're turned into characters. I don't like that.
I always loved singing. No matter where I was, I would just make up my own stuff.
I grew up listening to Patsy Cline. I was a huge Patsy Cline fan. I still am. Even though she's considered country, I think of her more as a blues singer. She's got a great blues voice, and she has such an amazing story, which I always loved.
People who want to be singers can be nurtured and taught, and they can make great strides. But, the truth is, if you are completely tone deaf, it is never going to happen for you. It's just a reality of life. It's like me thinking I can be an Olympic swimmer. It ain't gonna happen!
Acting while I'm singing just kind of happened because I'm a hambone at heart, I guess. And I'm a Gemini - I've got several personalities to access as an actor.
My day look is usually a good pair of jeans, my boots, and a cute T-shirt, but I love to get all dolled up in a dress and heels to go out.
What I do is a little bigger than traditional country. I've been belting all my life, so I fit right in with the musical-theater style.
I've always wanted to be a recognized singer and just - just so people can hear my music - and thought, you know, look how many people watch 'American Idol.' Why not audition, you know?
Most people don't know I grew up singing country music; that's what I sang right up until I did 'Idol.'
I can't tell you how wonderful it is to hop in my car and drive home after rehearsal.
Some people might call me a party pooper.
My mom played me all kinds of music, from Ella Fitzgerald to Celine Dion. I listened to everything growing up, old and new.
I don't read things that people say about me online. They write nasty things just to mess with you. I don't need that in my life.
I grew up listening to Dolly Parton and just loving her music.
I can be a nag. And my mother can be a nag. It's a nagging relationship, but we know that it's loving.
