My songwriting and overall approach to music go beyond just good singing and strong musicality - I want people, now more so than ever, to feel something and be moved somehow by the content I create.

I always love to support my friends and how they choose to express themselves creatively.

As long as children are still getting kicked out of their homes by parents, getting bullied, commuting suicide, et cetera. it's definitely still worth talking about.

People relate to you a lot more when you're honest and authentic - and that's hard to do in front of millions of people every week.

I was so fortunate to sing and work with so many amazing performers and artists.

I am extremely grateful for my 'American Idol' experience, and I enjoyed every bit of it.

My songs always tend to have a good element to the story. That is who I am - an optimistic person.