What a true honor it has been to work with Beyoncé. I am so proud of the Millenium Award she received at the Billboard Music Awards. She is always so composed and humble with her words. It is awesome to think back to the beginning of my work with Destiny’s Child-working with them on The Writing’s On The Wall CD. I watched the group redefine with a new look for Beyoncé, Kelly, and Michelle. We spent many hours in my vocal studio, on tour rehearsals, and in the recording studio. We had so much camaraderie on the bus as we traveled during concert tours. The one thread they all shared in common was their intense work ethic. In my opinion, this is the ingredient that separates an Artist from a World Renowned Award Winning talent such as Destiny’s Child and each one’s solo careers. I am excited to see what else is in store for their careers.

I’ve had people ask my opinion of how the National Anthem should be performed. Although I believe in Artistic expression, I feel that the fans as well as the players want to be a part of the moment with the performer. There is room for stylistic interpretation of the song but I feel it’s important not to alter the melody. Runs are great as long as they are not sung on every line. A beautiful voice with soul and passion on the natural melody of the National Anthem leaves me speechless every time.