I Always Wanted To Have

One Of The Things That I Truly Have Had To Learn, Sometimes The Hard Way, But That I'd Like To Share With You Is To Trust Your Own Instincts No Matter What People Might Say About You, No Matter What Criticism Or What Negativity Might Come Your Way For Just Being Who You Are, And Just Being Yourself, It's So Important. Tonight Is Your Night.

When I Learned How Millions Of Children Go To Bed Hungry, My Only Response Was, 'what Can I Do To Help?'

I’ve Never Watched An Entire Episode Of "american Idol." It’s Too Mean. Why Would Anyone Want To Go On A Show To Be Ripped Apart? I Don’t Want To Be Tough With My Singers, But I Do Want To Tell Them On "the Voice" That If You Really Want This, You’ll Be Kicked When You’re Down. You Have To Be Willing To Roll With Those Punches. You Have To Really Want It.

Independence Was A Big, Big Thing For Me. I Saw My Voice As A Way Out - When My Parents Fought, I'd Run Up To My Room, Put On The Sound Of Music, Open The Window And Sing Out. My Voice Was My Escape.

I Turned To Music Originally Because Of My Past And Needing A Release Or An Outlet To Get Out Anger Or Frustration Or Hurt.