I always wanted to work with Michael Jackson. His music will live forever and with technology nowadays... maybe I could.

When I was on 'Idol' and 17, everything was so new. Everyone is so nice and wants to see you succeed.

I love the expression that 'When your Bible is falling apart, the man isn't.'

That term's definitely got a negative aura to it, because people think a diva is somebody with an attitude who demands things all the time. Of course there is that type of diva, but my idea of a diva has always been a singer - whether male or female - who gets on that stage and captivates you with their presence and their voice.

If I woke up tomorrow and couldn't do music anymore, I absolutely don't know what I would do.

I'd love to do something with Kelly Clarkson because she's been a monumental influence on me. I love how she handles her celebrity. She's not in the tabloids a lot but everyone knows and respects her because she's got an amazing voice. That's something I aim towards.

My goals are to tell meaningful stories through songs and touch people's lives... and hopefully make a living doing it.