The only reason I felt like I could sing a song like 'Blown Away' is because I have definitely lived through my fair share of trips to the cellar in the spring. We were no stranger to that. I still ask my mom, 'Is the cellar cleaned out now? Is everything OK?' Even in my new house, I had something built in it that's like a storm shelter.

I'm not a drama person, but when you can make a movie in song form in three-and-a-half minutes, it's surreal.

If you stick to what you know; you sell yourself short.

The TV is often on in our house, but I really only keep up with three shows: 'American Idol,' 'Modern Family' and 'The Walking Dead.' Sometimes I'll sip red wine - it's a nice way to slow down and relax.

I try to stay away from carb-y things at dinner.

I don’t know why terrible things happen to us sometimes. But I have to believe that something good is going to come of this.

Every Wednesday, my husband and I have a study group with our friends. I attend church. We try to devote time in the morning, say a prayer.