I don't think songs have to be like these super-#1-smash-hit-sounding songs, because I think it's more important that it's like, 'Hey! This is coming out of me. This is something I connect with. This is something that I like to sing.'

I really wanna do a Spanish album. I have that Latin culture background. It's a part of me. I'm not the best Spanish speaker, but I have a longing to connect with that. I just think how supportive the Latin community has been, even during 'Idol.' I'd like to give back with something like that.

I think of my songs as there to be something to move people emotionally.

I don't work at something because I think it's important. I work at things that, to me, are interesting.

I knew people liked me on 'American Idol,' but I didn't think they'd care to come see me sing at my own show.

If not music, I think it would be pretty cool to be an ear, nose and throat doctor.