It's quite interesting that in my growing up I had several influences. We had gospel music on campus. R&B music was, of course, the community, and radio was country music. So I can kind of see where all the influences came from.

Today we've learned to celebrate mediocrity. Back in the day we had creative artists; today we have created artists.

I'm a songwriter, and people will tell you the greatest stories about their lives, whether you want to hear it or not.

Greatness comes from fear. Fear can either shut us down and we go home, or we fight through it.

I always like to challenge myself. I never want to be put into a box.

By growing up in Alabama, I had a melting pot of the whole pie: R&B, gospel, country.

I find myself going out on the road to get my confidence back, because I lose it at home.