Carrie Underwood

I have to stay hydrated so I don't pass out onstage!

I got to meet some of the best people I've ever met, and we all grew as people and as entertainers.

I grew up listening to everything. I have such a love for music, but I don't want to make the same album over and over again.

I think Nashville could use some better shopping!

I want people to think of me as a nice person. I really am so blessed. All of this has been a great experience and I thank the American public so much for putting me in this position. I appreciate...

American Idol transcends age, gender, ethnicity, everything.

To me, getting to do music and videos, you work on a character. Being onstage is acting; you get to be larger than life and larger than yourself.

It's nice to know you have support. Last night I got a marriage proposal. I just laughed.

There's not ever much of anything going on in my head.

As far as talent goes, we had pretty much everything, and I think that's why this year was so successful.