My heart is still there in gospel music. It never left . . . I'm gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone.

Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree possible the gift that god gave me to use. I'm happy with that.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me.

I don't feel one's personal medical condition is everybody's business. It just isn't something you advertise, and it's not open to discussion.

Soul is a constant. It's cultural. It's always going to be there, in different flavors and degrees.

My faith always has been and always will be important to me.

Parents have to really talk to their children before they leave home.