'I'm always nervous before I go on stage, but once I'm out there everything is great and it's my favorite place to be.'

'The only way I was able to bring myself out of all that negativity was to lock myself in my room and sing.'

'A lot of people out there lip-sync. I think it's really unfair to those of us that are out there doing it for real.'

'I couldn't be any happier. I mean this is my ultimate love. Ever since I've been out of diapers, I've loved to sing.'

Performing is one of the best feelings that I know. For me it's one of the most beautiful things I do in life.

As I've gone through life, I've found that your chances for happiness are increased if you wind up doing something that is a reflection of what you loved most …

My heart was beating. I got sick in my stomach and my hands were sweating - everything you feel when you are under pressure. I've been nervous before, but noth…