I was born into a family of gospel singers. My early ambitions were many. I was going to be a ballerina. I almost had that one come true until I tore a tendon, so I transferred from my toes to my throat and that's where the talent settled.

I come from a singing family and as is said, 'the apple does not fall far from the tree.'

Tom Walls and his cohort are wolves in sheep's clothing who will besmirch the memory of some genuine historic figures by the next full moon.

I refuse to allow prejudice to defeat me.

I was born into a family of gospel singers. My early ambitions were many. I was going to be a ballerina. I almost had that one come true until I tore a tendon, so I transferred from my toes to my throat and that's where the talent settled.

I still have some very dear friends from school, and we get together whenever possible.

People have been so supportive of this career for so long, and they are still enjoying the music that I bring to them.