Knowing how to market yourself and your press materials is key.

I would describe my style of songwriting as classic. I learned very early on and have stuck to the core principles of song structure regardless of which genre I'm writing in.

Everyone faces challenges from the fierce competition as well as the manipulative crooks that are rampant throughout the music business.

Many artists who sign deals in the US and UK get the benefit of worldwide promotion and have a better shot at breaking globally.

My strength is in my ability to be versatile.

I first got interested in music as a toddler by my childhood babysitter, Rosetta Atkins. She taught me how to sing by imitating the voices on the gospel radio station she listened to - both men and women's voices.

Home is a place from which you can draw strength.