But I'm coming out singing the songs that I have written and produced and worked so hard for, so it's kind of hard for me to think about being on a show like that, where it's basically just singing other people's songs.” “You really have to come into it with the whole package, as a salesman. And I'm very proud of how my songs are representing me as an artist.” “You pick up some fans and a handful of haters along the way.” “I grew up watching 'American Idol,' so knowing they're performing the song on such a big platform is great.

It took me a while to finally get it, but when I got it, I think I got it right.

It's really paying off because now my songs are on the radio.