Creating music fulfills me. It gives me purpose. It connects me with the world.

Well, I started writing songs about three years ago when I learned to play the guitar, but I've been singing since I was eleven.

When I turned 19 I kinda realized that I needed to write my own songs instead of singing songs written by other people.

A great song should lift your heart, warm the soul and make you feel good.

I like how my body feels when I'm in shape; I love how it feels after I work out each day. Fitting in the clothes I like to wear comfortably and living a healthy lifestyle is important to me.

I didn't want to call and schedule shows or call and make people listen to my music. Luckily, my friends and family really stayed on me and made me put myself out there.

And when I perform on my own tour, I have to talk myself into going out on that stage every single night.