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

Music continues to remind me that its boundaries are limitless.

If there's a pool I love to hangout there and layout and get some sun. If I can ever find a second to get some sun, some Vitamin D, I will do so.

I'd rather have people really be able to step back and get their money's worth and look at me as a true artist than somebody who is just regurgitating other material.

Music is not just a part of my everday life, I'm surrounded by it every minute.

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