Every day is a new day, and you'll never be able to find happiness if you don't move on.

I wouldn't go so far as to say I am a feminist, that can come off as a negative connotation. But I am a strong female.

Before bed, I read a book or flip on the radio - I'm not picky, I'll just turn it on and see what comes up. I burn a yummy lavender- scented candle.

I got to meet some of the best people I've ever met, and we all grew as people and as entertainers.

American Idol transcends age, gender, ethnicity, everything.

I don't want to listen to everybody's problems all the time. And I doubt anybody wants to listen to mine.

I love making music and all that, but at the end of the day I don't think that's what people are going to remember about a person.