I don't want to be just a straight pop singer. I'm a vocalist and that's what I want to be seen as in the long run.

You’ve got me feeling like you’re that something I’ve been missing.

One day I hope to open a shelter of my own. I think it's really important to share my own story with women who've been abused, because going through that experience has led me to where I am today: It's given me the strength and motivation to be the best that I can be.

It's been a joy to be a part of other people's journey, to be able to inspire and be a part of new singers coming up in this business.

You know what, I'm very interested in acting, but right now I'm busy promoting my album and going on tour because that's my first love, but I'm very interested in doing some parts that may come my way. I've been offered a few movie parts so far, but I have to really concentrate on singing. But it's something I'm interested in doing eventually. I haven't been offered a part that truly inspires me to take time off, though.

I remember watching the Grammys and looking at the performances and crying to my mom, saying how much I wanted to be there.

I feel like I've been locked up tight for a century, waiting for someone to release me.