I'm not different. I'm not different at all. The wrapping is different but the gift is still the same.

I went to school for special education. I always assumed when I had the opportunity I would love to try and help kids with disabilities.

I was on TV for almost sixteen weeks during American Idol. It's at the point now where it's old.

I kind of had my life planned out for me. I'd be married at some point, have, you know, 1.5 children, and be a principal possibly one day. But I think that that was kind of my problem. I allowed myself to plan out my life and didn't let provident direction guide my life.

I had the greatest time on Broadway and made friends I never expected to make!

A song is like a smile. If you meet people from another country, even if you don't speak the same language, you know what a smile means. A song works the same way. Music produces feelings that need no translation.

Working with children with autism has provided me with an opportunity to see the world in a different way. I see them strive to overcome obstacles and persevere, and learn to persevere myself. They are my inspiration.