I'm a big fan of '70s records where artists could draw on whatever influences they wanted.

The songs come from a vulnerable place, but expressing that part of yourself can also make you feel fearless.

I'm a big fan of '70s records where artists could draw on whatever influences they wanted.

How do I tell you what my heart's been telling me?

I never listened to country music growing up.

Nashville has a formula, and it works a lot of the time, but it wasn't right for me. They're afraid to step outside the box - even though, with me, my success came because I was outside of the box to begin with.

Yes, we do mimic our parents in a lot of ways.