American Idol Season 9 runner-up Crystal Bowersox is the epitome of what it means to be a “fierce momma.”

After recently losing her sister and adopting her niece, Crystal is very open about what her life looks like as a mother first, and a musician second. Her new album. HitchHiker, paints a picture of a happiness-seeker whose mission is to spread love and kindness, and to empower the voices of those of us who’ve fallen victim to abuse.