I'm very soulful. I grew up singing in church. When I sing a song, I like to feel what I'm singing.

I seemed so different from other kids; I grew up in church and felt a connection with God, and a lot of kids my age really didn't understand that.

I want to still be singing at 70 years old. I want to be open to the dreams I haven't even dreamed up.

I feel like a good mom. I'm a strong woman now... Don't look down on me. Pray for me because I'm trying.

I like to play dress up, I'm in love with fashion.

I've been wanting to sing for a long time. I've been singing all my life, and I've tried different record companies, but it seemed like - it was such a struggle and so hard to get out there. So, I said, 'I'm gonna go on American Idol and see how far it takes me.'