Well, I started writing songs about three years ago when I learned to play the guitar, but I've been singing since I was eleven.

I was always shy and had a huge fear of being onstage.

Writing is my therapy. My feelings build up inside of me and then I sit down and write a song.

I get inspired by what I go through. Experiencing all these different things we all go through like heartache, falling in love, watching a family member or a friend going through [something], and trying to write about it from a different perspective.

I try to keep myself busy. I always hang out with my family and friends and my dogs. Go to the beach. Go swimming. Go get exercise. Go on a hike.

Whenever I'm on tour and I'm in my hotel room and I'm writing and playing my guitar, I go in the bathroom and I record whatever I'm writing in there. It's just what I love to do.

Talking with my friends and family every day helps keep me grounded and connected to home. They are the most important things to me.