"I don't want to live in a world where I have to be the center of attention," says singer-songwriter. "I want to be a part of something bigger than myself," she says.

"That's what I want to do with my life," she adds. "It's not just about me, it's about my family, my friends, my colleagues, my family." "I'm proud to be an American, but I'm not ashamed to be from a country where I don't have to prove myself," says the singer- songwriter.