I always had an idea for what I wanted to do in the future and throughout my career. This wasn't, like, me figuring out what to do after Idol. I've always known the steps in what I had to do to get where I was.

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

The thing that I did not like about being signed to a label was I unable to have control over what I wanted to do.

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.

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 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.

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.”