At some points I wanted to give up on music still, because the business is just as bad as it was when I left in 2005. But I'm learning that I have purpose to be here.

I enjoy just being around my family and my loved ones. It's just the simple things.

Be true to yourself. Never compromise.

I was never the one that really wanted to be a solo artist, I was always in groups.

I'm going to ride the wave.

Don't let the clothes or anyone define you...just be yourself whether in a pair of jeans or a ball gown.

The advice I would give would be to know that it's ok and natural to be nervous. The key is to rehearse, always be yourself and don't be afraid to not be perfect as we all make mistakes.