If youve ever lived in Chicago, anyone who has, they know what a winter in Chicago is like. To be going through a tough time here in the winter would be just be all the more worse.

I will always appreciate 'American Idol,' and I never forget about where I come from.

I'd love to work with Sufjan Stevens. He so gets it. He's amazing.

I don't like to have really any expectations for myself.

I think I can connect with an audience because I know what it's like to be on the other side of it and I really remember all of that.

Melodies are important. I always kind of pride myself on my melodies.

I have a pretty wide range of musical tastes.