The Devil is a liar. He cannot win. And that's all we're seeing is a bunch of devils [Donald Trump]. So we have to pray and just look out for one another. Keep your chest out, stick your head up and walk tall.

I won't wear rings and jewelry on the stage because I don't want you looking at my hands. I want you hearing what I'm saying.

Music is such a joy, just an absolute joy.

I was not fortunate enough to run into Obama. We were at the same church per se, but I would never be there when he was there.

One day, when I was about eight years old, some kids pushed me on stage at school during a talent show because they knew I could sing.

I'm singing these songs to inspire you, to keep you going, to lift you up and give you a reason to get up in the morning

I never sang for a Grammy, for money, for fame. That's my whole purpose for singing: for people, for the fans.