God didn't give up on me. I am somebody in God's eyes... Let me be a prime example of how I've been through the storm and the rain, and I made it over.
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.
When I realized I was having trouble reading, I was too embarrassed to ask for help. Some teachers believed in me, but I just wasn't focused on school - I was into the music and trying to please my dad.
My lips are big, but my talent is bigger.
I like to play dress up, I'm in love with fashion.
You can't tell me that dreams don't come true. My life is proof that they do.
You've got to make it a good example for those kids regardless of how much you mess up.
'Cause when I had my child, people tried to make me feel like life was over for me, and I started to believe that.
Have a little faith. Don't give up.
It's always good when you can bring two artists together who are totally different.
R. Kelly is different - music is always going through his brain. I remember we'd be having a conversation, and he'd choose a word I said and write a whole song to it.
I've never been in a competition before, and I said I'm going to go. I think - I just love to sing.
I want to do all types of music, music for all people. I want my music to be encouraging, to help people.
When I'm out on the stage, it gives me this rush and anything that's on my mind and everything I'm going through is forgotten about.
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 been through some things but I worked hard to get to where I'm at.
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 caught a lot of flak for being a young mama.
I want people to just to see, all you got to do is have a little faith.
