Well, you know, people don't know me as a country artist and I am new to the genre. But that's how I grew up singing.

I'm a very controversial figure in the Christian world. I don't believe if you're gay or you have a drink or you dance, you're going to hell. I don't think that's the kind of God we have. The Pat Robertsons and Jerry Falwells of the world are scary. I want to be a Christian like Christ - loving and accepting of other people.

I think it's important to remember that Christianity was based in love and tolerance and forgiveness and acceptance.

Chicago - it's a mini-New York.

They had me all happy, singing. It was very awkward. I think the writers are frantically planning something appropriate to honor him, but we don't know what.

I read my Bible and I pray and all of that. I really do. But at the same time, I dont think being gay is a sin. Period.

I'm constantly learning, and that is the greatest gift of life in my opinion - to always be learning and growing.