I think that I have grown a lot as an artist. I have been writing about my experiences of love and overcoming the struggles that I have faced in the music industry. I have so much more to tell my fans, and I know so much more about myself. It is crazy how much I have grown over these past years.

I listen to music when I'm feeling down or just a certain way. I don't know what I'd do without it!

Music has always been a huge part of my life.

I want to release music that is true to myself.

I want to let my fans know that I will not hold myself back anymore. Everybody knows me as "15-Year-Old Little Jessica who was on 'American Idol' and who is this sweet, quiet girl." I am very soft-spoken, but I have gone through numerous experiences, and I want to speak out and tell people what has been going on in my life.

I always make a wish at 11:11, even if its something cheesy.

Do not let anything get in your way of chasing your dreams.