A brand is a little different. Me, as Carrie the person, wanders around in sweatpants. And then, when I have to be Carrie Underwood, there is definitely a departure from your human side. It's good to make that separation from person to brand.

As far as subject matter, I'd say most of the songs aren't that personal to me. I love making up characters and kind of having fun in a different kind of way.

The older I get, the harder it is to splurge without consequences. I love food. Chocolate and cheese and anything that's bad for me. I'll be really good when I'm at home so I can eat what I want to when I'm out with friends.

I like to dance around the house when I'm getting ready. It gets my day going.

My cell phone is my best friend. It's my lifeline to the outside world.

Once you get into a routine of eating healthy, it hurts twice as much when you fall off the wagon.

I grew up listening to everything. I have such a love for music, but I don't want to make the same album over and over again.