I grew up in a really small town with not a lot of money, and I liked singing, but it was just something that was a hobby.

Now that I'm on top, everyone wants to bring me down. Everyone's trying to tug at me and take my spot.

The success I've achieved comes to me from God

I listened to a lot of Michael Jackson growing up. A lot of Boyz II Men. I loved Mariah Carey. Just big vocalists. I was always that kid who just wore whatever and did whatever.

I have dumped a girl over the phone. It's terrible, isn't it? We got into an argument during a phone call, so I basically said, 'I don't wanna be with you anymore,' and she cried. I saw her after that and it was a bit awkward.

Not everyone's going to like my music. People might not like my music, because I'm just not their style of music that they like to listen to.

Be humble, be grateful, give back, share, pay it forward, chase your dreams, go for it, and take a moment to remember where it is ALL from.