My son is very into music and really familiar with my voice.

When you hear my music and you feel the emotion, it's real. When you see me in a film and you see a tear, it's real.

Long before "American Idol" people used to call me a diva. And I be like, "Hold on, are you calling me something else on the sly? You gonna call me a diva, call me a good diva."

Even though I am extremely blessed to have accomplished many of my goals at such a young age, I am still reaching, still striving.

My mother was a very wise and strong person.

I was angry at God until I came to understand that it isn't God's fault when people mistreat me. I still have my doubts at times, but I try to remember that God has given them the same free will that He's given me.

I love being nurturing and caring because I love to see other people happy.