I want to do all types of music, music for all people. I want my music to be encouraging, to help people.
From Fantasia Barrino
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 want people to just to see, all you got to do is have a little faith.
I want to still be singing at 70 years old. I want to be open to the dreams I haven't even dreamed up.
I caught a lot of flak for being a young mama.
'Cause when I had my child, people tried to make me feel like life was over for me, and I started to believe that.
It's always good when you can bring two artists together who are totally different.
I seemed so different from other kids; I grew up in church and felt a connection with God, and a lot of kids my age really didn't understand that.
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.
I've never been in a competition before, and I said I'm going to go. I think - I just love to sing.
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