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.

The best part of being signed by a major label was having the support of a big company behind me and the ability to meet new artists and producers.

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 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.

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