Unfortunately, I think a lot of people are affected more by the idea of fame than the actual work ethic involved. A lot of them just want to be reality TV-type people who don't do anything.

I'm every woman. It takes a village to make me who I am.

I grew up not really having anything, so the idea that I can take care of my family and my friends now is a really cool bonus.

The first songs I wrote were catchy, but the subject matter was God.

Not to sound overly cheesy but I really appreciate the freedom we have in America - especially as a female.

Sometimes if you want to achieve something great, there will be curveballs. You just have to dodge them every once in a while.

I was a hop-around. I hung out with the rockabilly crew, the guys who were trying to be rappers, the funny kids.