In the first decade of my life, I came to know and love God, as I was raised in a Christian home and community.

I've learned a lot about my voice, and about things I can do with it. Maybe that's why my sound has become a little more pop.

I've saved every dime I've made in my life.

I'm very much a traditionalist, but I think it's important to know about tradition so that you can evolve the music you are deciding to make.

I'm not a Democrat, I'm not a Republican-I'm an American, I'm a human.

I grew up in a very modest house. We were poor-we lived on the poverty level. We all got jobs as young kids.

I felt like a sinful person when I dated men and allowed them to feel for me in a way I knew I could never naturally feel for them. That felt wrong and a lie.