Many people think I try to be like Lady Gaga but what they don't know is that I'm a Britney Spears wanna be.

I grew up listening to gospel. That was the only thing that I had reference to because that was what my family was involved with.

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

I'm not ashamed, or embarrassed. I'm happy that I grew up listening to gospel music and came from where I came from. I feel like I have a history and a story. That's what I am and that's what I'll always be from. I was never running away from it.

I'm really critical of my posture, it makes a big difference. And I try to suck my belly in. Everyone should do that whether you're on a red carpet or not. Even if you're just going out to dinner with your boyfriend you should try and suck it in.

My parents are very quirky, eccentric. They have their own world.

At my second record label, they told me and other female artists that some of us were going on the chopping block. I was 19... and it was devastating.