TheAmerican Idolwinner and runner-up werent the only bold-faced names to appear backstage at the Nokia Theater last night.
Youknow, itshardto do that [show].
I probably would never been anybody if Ihad to come throughIdol.
I dont think Bob Dylan wouldve either!
Itsreally hard what theyre doing, so I give them all props.
[Allisons] aterrific little singer.
She should have a record deal, thats a nobrainer.
Oh, I shouldnt say no brainer.
I hate that expression!
I didnt think my song could be embraced in this forum, and at that scale.
I was really moved.
I havent really seen this season.
So I checked it out; I thought he was fantastic.
He holds his instruments well; hes reallywiththem.
Luckily, Im not a contestant, because these kids go through some serious stuff here….
I felt judged [while performing], first of all.
Simon was looking down.
I said, Oh man, this is hell for these kids.
What if your life depended on the outcome of what these judges say?
We do it a little more laid back; the keys a lot lower.
My favorite part, though?
Coming down the steps.
Never in my life have I had a chance to do that.
Lil Rounds really brought the soul to the show from a blackperspective.
I reallythought hed make it to the finals, because I watched himownthatMichael Jackson night.
Pretty much nobody else on stage was ascomfortable on stage doing those songs.
He is rocking out!
Its like David Bowie reincarnated!
Its like Ziggy Stardust meets 2009.
