I feel a part of the congregation. I've never had to do special music. The kids sing in the choir. It's just normal. We're treated like everybody else.

For me, the backdrop of half the experiences of life includes music.

Do I think all contemporary Christian music is good? No.

You do your best, you do all this stuff, but the only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.

I think what I mostly realize is just that life is unpredictable. So don't be afraid, but just enjoy the day you're in. Really make the most of it.

I started my teenage years singing in churches across America, and finally wound up on a big stage.

Its true. Im a simple person. Some people tend to live from trauma to trauma, and that energizes them. I have a hectic schedule, but my mind seeks simplicity - like being in nature, a long bike ride, or sitting on the back porch.