I think my songwriting has developed over the years. As I get older, I have become less afraid to share real experiences.

My advice to anyone wanting to get into the music business, is always be ready to learn and remain humble.

I focused more on sharing my gift and performing than worrying about it being a competition.

Ordering pizza and jamming out with the contestants in our hotels and traveling the country together brought me so much joy.

In regards to my artistry, I've learned the importance of being vulnerable.

If I can help encourage or inspire someone out there who is struggling with some of the same or similar issues as myself, then I think it's worth talking about.

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.