And I was mischievous. I was always into something. So when I got good attention from the singing, I knew that was probably where I needed to land.

Patsy Cline? Larger than life! She taught me emotion: raw, sincere, unashamed.

Without God, I don't see how folks cope.

Also, any older song, especially any World War II songs remind me of Mama. She goes around the house either whistling or singing all the time. It drives my sister Alice crazy when we're playing games and Mama does that while it's Alice's turn!

When onstage, I always try to take my audience through as many emotions as I possibly can. I want them to go from laughter to tears, be shocked and surprised and walk out the door with a renewed sense of themselves - and maybe a smile.

And I was mischievous. I was always into something. So when I got good attention from the singing, I knew that was probably where I needed to land.

[Faith] guides me on everything I do, i ask for guidance, I ask the Lord to give me wisdom when I speak, when I think and I always try to be positive and say nice things and it gives me strength throughout every minute and every day.