1. How early did you know, that music was what you wanted to do?
Well, I found a guitar when I was about 8 and started trying to figure out how to play. It was basically love at first sight (in the least cheesy way possible haha). I picked it up and never really looked back./
2. Through rough times, such as everything with your mom, how has music helped you through these times? Do you hope to have the same affect to your fans (with your music helping them) ?
Well, when my mom was sick that was really when I started diving into song writing. Music was sort of like this thing I could hide behind to say everything I wasn't sure how to say otherwise. I would really love it if I could help even one fan. If you can genuinely affect one life then you've accomplished a whole lot.
3. You have such a strong online fan base (via myspace, pure volume, ect). With that, how important is fan connection to you?
I would say fan connection is huge to me. I'm very lucky and blessed to have such amazing people supporting me online so I try to talk to them as much as humanly possible.
4. Have you had a favorite venue/city to perform in? If so, which one?
My favorite venue that I've played is probably the church at my sister's wedding. Not really because of where I was playing but because everyone from our family and all of the people we loved were there. And it was just really cool to be playing the music that she walked down the aisle to haha./br>
5. Do you have a favorite song to perform?
My favorite song to play live right now is a new song called "Gonna get better". It's going to be on the new album coming out this year via Universal Motown records :-).
6. When you're recording, do the lyrics usually come first, or the melody?
Well what usually comes first for me is a concept. I figure out what it is that I'm writing about and then the lyrics and melody I usually write at the same time.
7. 2008 just ended recently, do you have a highlight of 08'?
It would definitely be the recording process. Making my new record up in New York was a long process but really one of the best things to ever happen to me. I learned so much and made something I'm so proud of.
8. What do you hope to accomplish in 2009?
In 2009 I plan on touring, touring and touring! haha and also my album comes out in stores and it would be amazing to see it do pretty well. I hope to accomplish a lot this year, but I'm also just really excited to see what happens.
9. As a musician, do you have an ultimate goal?
Though a little bit unrealistic, my ultimate goal is to never stop. I want to be doing this in 80 year (yeah...I'd be 109... But it'd be a good live show!). haha
10. If you were to give advice, for someone else trying to make it in the industry, what would you tell them?
Don't give up! a lot of people are too quick to give up and expect everything to happen over night. It takes a long time for some people, but the best things in life are the hardest to come by.
