I owe it all to Jesus.

I always loved Sam Cooke, because he seemed very versatile. He sang gospel, soul, blues, pop music

Growing up my mother played Sarah Vaughan and Nat Cole in the house regularly.

I was very surprised when I heard that I had been chosen to receive the James Cardinal Gibbons Award.

I've been in some beautiful places, but the prettiest sight is flying back to New Orleans. Being able to look down and say, 'I know where I am now.'

I really like listening to music in my car.

It's a 360-degree sound experience. Like you're in the middle of the band. A lot of people have the technology to play the format, so why not put it out there. It sounds great.