A lot of people who wanted to audition for Idol have asked me: “What should I do?” or “How to I prepare myself?” I always told them: “Just go in and believe in yourself.”

I want to release music that is true to myself.

My experience working with a major label was not all bad, I was blessed to go through that experience, and I know what to do during the next time around.

Music has always been a huge part of my life.

I was 16-years-old when I appeared on 'American Idol,' and the show was my boot camp. It was a crazy, stressful at times, experience.

Have fun. Especially while you're still young, you gotta keep the spark up. Even when things get boring, just remember to have fun.

My friends are mostly familiar with music that plays on the mainstream radio.