I'm not here to change the music world, but I'm definitely here to show what I can do and express myself through my music.

I overthink a lot of things.

Some people take pictures, I write songs.

There are so many good venues in Chicago.

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

I'm the first one to admit, I'm a pretty unorthodox guitar player.

I know what it's like to be shoveling to pay bills. I know what it's like to not have a job.