“My dad says I could sing before I could talk, if that’s possible. I was always humming and things like that.”

“If you believe in yourself anything is possible.”

“Faith is the main thing. That’s kind of why I’m like here in Hollywood: to be like a light, a testimony to say God can take someone from Nashville and make me this, but it’s his will that made this happen.”

“I think my dad is a lot cooler than other dads. He still acts like he’s still 17.”

“My dad and I talk all the time about the important stuff in my life. He and my mom know how much I appreciate them and our relationship is good because we spend time together. I am happy to be a part of this day to help other kids feel the same way”

“Sometimes I’ll be punky, the next day I’ll be preppy. Every day after work, my mom and I go shopping. My dad is about to kill me. I say, ‘We need it, daddy!’”

“Never pass up the chance to make new friends.”

“Always be on the lookout for love. You’ll find the perfect guy!”

“Don’t let shyness get in the way of following your dreams.”