The blind audition process can be nerve-wracking.

I talk openly about my past and what I've gone through - abuse being something that was very real in my household, and a lot of chaos growing up as a child. I think that I naturally just gravitated towards music that I could really feel on a deep level - and that meant sadness. I was able to connect with that at a really young age.

My body can't put anyone in jeopardy of not making money anymore - my body is just not on the table that way anymore.

It's definitely a dream come true to be recognized and to be able to sign autographs. But, it's also a lot of hard work and can be draining. If you don't know already, you will quickly learn who your real friends are.

I went through my first big breakup, with a boyfriend who I had been with for more than two years. He had been one of my dancers, and it was my first love and his.

I just kick off my shoes, walk around barefoot, I don't care if my feet get dirty.

I've never watched an entire episode of 'American Idol'. It's too mean.