I like that I stand for something like American Idol which helps musicians and artists get out there. It's important to have shows like Idol because it's so hard to get into the music industry nowadays - nearly impossible.

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

I know who I am as an artist. I've always known who I am as an artist.

Bagel in the morning is the ultimate breakfast for me; they're just good.

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.

Doing charity work is always cool. It's always a good thing.

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