My folks have played everything from rock, disco, pop, funk, and blues. My dad has always brought and played different genres like jazz, classical, and Latin. With all this in my pocket, I feel I have a taste of everything for my influences.

If I were to categorize what I sing, I have many different influences, and a lot of them are from back in time.

It's always been a dream of mine to get somewhere and to have my mom and dad with me up there.

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

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'.

If my life had to be a song I would name it, 'Live every day like its your best day ever', because it pretty much is.

I'm going for something very raw and organic.