I knew exactly what I was doing. You can't accidentally take a whole bottle of pills.

I've been wanting to sing for a long time. I've been singing all my life, and I've tried different record companies, but it seemed like - it was such a struggle and so hard to get out there. So, I said, 'I'm gonna go on American Idol and see how far it takes me.'

I wanted people to see me, to change their minds about me.

I caught a lot of flak for being a young mama.

I want people to just to see, all you got to do is have a little faith.

I knew exactly what I was doing. You can't accidentally take a whole bottle of pills.

When I realized I was having trouble reading, I was too embarrassed to ask for help. Some teachers believed in me, but I just wasn't focused on school - I was into the music and trying to please my dad.