'Cause when I had my child, people tried to make me feel like life was over for me, and I started to believe that.

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

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 wanted people to see me, to change their minds about me.

I always say you've only got one life to live, and you're not promised a tomorrow. So, you might as well just have a good time with it.