Sometimes I start with a great title or idea, sometimes a great melody will run through my mind; but the higher percentage of the time, the words and music pretty much come at the same time.

I was very honored to get to be part of 'American Idol.'

My mama never wore a pair of pants when I was growing up, and now that's all she wears. It was so funny for me when I first started seeing Mama wear pants. It was like it wasn't Mama. Now I've bought her many a pantsuit because she just lives in them.

I just love life. I love people. I love to write, that's my gift. I love to sing. I have a good attitude. I like to think I shine from the inside.

I don't make people bend over backwards, and I don't like that in people. I am definitely no diva.

God and I have a great relationship but we both see other people.

There are certainly a lot of things that still need to change when it comes to women in the workforce.