There's so much good you can do with your voice - always remember that.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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