I've never been in a competition before, and I said I'm going to go. I think - I just love to sing.

I think my purpose was just to get out and sing. I love to sing. I wasn't even in it for the - you know, the prize. I was, like, 'Hey, man, I'm going to sing.'

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.'

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

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

I been through some things but I worked hard to get to where I'm at.