I believe a great performer is someone who sounds just as great live as they do in the studio and vice versa. They should know how to work the stage.

Depth on different levels is so important to me. You look at a band like The Beatles, all their material has so much depth to it. And I want people to be able to run away with my melodies and get lost in them and take the lyrics and be able to relate to them.

My parents have basically just taught me the rules of the stage and everything since I was eight.

I definitely I prefer to sing in the car. I don't sing in the shower, maybe its because that's the one time I don't need to talk to anyone so I should just shut up, otherwise I'm just, you know, jibber jabber.

I love classic rock, rock and roll, that's the top notch. I love soul - bluesy music as well.

My parents have been with me every step of the way.

First thing I did when I found out I made it into the top 13 is I tried not to faint and you know, I took it all in and I really looked at the crowd and said a big 'thank you'.