My parents have been with me every step of the way.

I love classic rock, rock and roll, that's the top notch. I love soul - bluesy music as well.

If my life had to be a song I would name it, 'Live every day like its your best day ever', because it pretty much is.

Music continues to remind me that its boundaries are limitless.

First thing I did when I found out I made it into the top 13 is I tried not to faint and you know, I took it all in and I really looked at the crowd and said a big 'thank you'.

I'd rather have people really be able to step back and get their money's worth and look at me as a true artist than somebody who is just regurgitating other material.

If there's a pool I love to hangout there and layout and get some sun. If I can ever find a second to get some sun, some Vitamin D, I will do so.

I believe a great performer is someone who sounds just as great live as they do in the studio and vice versa. They should know how to work the stage.

I'm going for something very raw and organic.

Music is not just a part of my everday life, I'm surrounded by it every minute.

My parents have basically just taught me the rules of the stage and everything since I was eight.

Can all this just be an accident? Or could there be some alien intelligence behind it?

There is nothing in the world more pathetic than a bunch of wilted dandelions.

Failure is an enigma. You worry about it, and it teaches you something.

A champion is someone who sweats to exhaustion, even when no one else is watching

Live in such a way that unless God shows up what you're attempting to do is bound to fail. This is the nature of the Gospel.

I think it's a slippery slope to fabricate a different life.

Nothing good is ever easy. Or worth it.

It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.

Always wanted to be a Major League player. Loved baseball. Followed it. Loved to play. Plus, I could always hit.

The best part is coming." "What's the best part? You swallowing an entire cow whole?" "No. That's the finale.