When I was in seventh grade, I totally had a crush on a guy who was older than me, and he listened to alternative music. So he was into Days of the New and stuff like that, and more poppy stuff, too, like Matchbox Twenty.

I can do everything I want to do.

Thank God even crazy dreams come true

If something can be said to make an awkward moment even worse, I'm going to say it.

We see new male artists have their first single reach No. 1 on the charts, but it generally takes a female a lot longer to build momentum.

Writing down everything I eat makes such a difference, because you never realize how much you're consuming unless you read it later in the day.

I want people to think of me as a nice person. I really am so blessed. All of this has been a great experience and I thank the American public so much for putting me in this position. I appreciate every second of it.