I've never been one for doing remixes. Then I've gotta decide which version am I gonna be tonight: country Carrie or pop Carrie? I'd rather just make country music that anybody can get into no matter what they listen to.

I'm kind of a nervous person in general. I'm socially awkward. I'm not tall and sensuous. I usually wear sweats everywhere I go. Oh, and I burp a lot.

I grew up in church, and I have a wonderful family that always supported that.

[When] opportunities present themselves, I take them. It's just how I roll!

If something can be said to make an awkward moment even worse, I'm going to say it.

I grew up listening to Queen. They were no stranger to throwing in the unexpected and something a little more dramatic.

My mom had a job, and she also took care of us, and she also took care of Dad - I always saw her pulling triple duty, doing more than I ever felt like she needed to. I made a promise to myself that it would be more of a team effort in my family someday. And because of that, I became more independent.