I didn't think I'd make it. There's a lot of smart people out there. I didn't think I'd be in the top four.

We actually started worshipping at the church in November before it was finished, and we've already had new people dropping in who are interested in being parishioners. I think substantial growth is not far behind.

People would give their extra change. Little kids would bring pennies in.

Young people in the business have grown up and made the wrong decisions, or bad decisions, and haven't been good role models. To be someone that people look up to is important to me.

I think older people can appreciate my music because I really show my heart when I sing, and it's not corny. I think I can grow as an artist, and my fans will grow with me.

Of course, I think that people are just waiting for that time when I make a mistake and they're gonna jump on it.... There's gonna be haters.