Not only do I know how to milk a cow, but I know how to herd a bunch of cows, too, which is a life skill that I think may come in handy someday.

I think we should all be tolerant of each other and embrace each others' strengths and differences and uniqueness and beauty.

What drives me now is the desire to be able to keep doing this. I love making records and performing, and success means I will continue to have the privilege to do that. I know it's not going to last forever, but I'd like to keep having success as long as I can so that I can still be a part of this industry.

I definitely feel a difference about my place in the industry. I feel like I have some longevity now.

I grew up in the country surrounded by music.

Faith that it's not always in your hands or things don't always go the way you planned, but you have to have faith that there is a plan for you, and you must follow your heart and believe in yourself no matter what.

You have to stick to your guns and still know when to be flexible. That's something I've had to learn-which battles to fight.