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

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.

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.

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