The smaller you strip things down, the more you depend on the songs and yourself, as opposed to arrangements.

I’ve found that the best life has to offer is right in front of me, with my husband and child

I do feel like I owe something, but not to the industry. When you say "industry," I think of a group of people who don't really care much about you and treat you as a commodity. So, in that regard, I don't feel like I owe anything. But the people who've always been supportive of me and have always seen me for my greatest potential-those are the people who I feel like I owe something to. I feel like I am their voice. I owe it them to represent them in a way that they can be proud of.

Yes I was burned but I called it a lesson learned. Mistake overturned so I call it a lesson learned. My soul has returned so I call it a lesson learned...another lesson learned

Stevie Wonder's records introduced me to '70s soul when I was 12 or 13.

I'm inspired by many of my friends, colleagues, and the extraordinary people I've been fortunate enough to meet along the way.

I like to do outdoorsy things: hikes, trails, running, swimming. I love the sun. I'm all about the warmth.