I'm here now because of my faith. That's what got me singing and what has kept me singing. That is what I have: what has kept me doing right and has provided me with the chances and the attitude and the skills to do this.

I never really got paid for 'Tell It Like Is,' but I look back at it and say God knew what he was doing; he probably figured that if I had got money back in them days, I wouldn't be here now. That's okay. I'm here. And I'm still singing the song.

Singing is a prayer to me.

Without faith, I don't think I'd be here.

When I'm singing, I connect the dots with notes.

I think everyone can find something in these songs they can relate to. The message is about having faith and direction.