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.

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

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

Even in the sad songs, I want people to know that it won't always be like that.

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.

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

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.