I was in relationship with a guy who was much older than me - either he was past his prime and I was coming into mine. There was nothing I could do to keep his attention.

My father, Fred Carter, Jr., is definitely an extraordinaire.

I was in relationship with a guy who was much older than me - either he was past his prime and I was coming into mine. There was nothing I could do to keep his attention.

But once you become successful, everyone has an idea of what you should do.

I never listened to country music growing up.

I toured in Europe first, before I did any touring in the U.S. It was with Jimmy Nail and others.

I think the themes in my songs are very similar from the first album to the newest one. It's all about the human condition and how we are all trying to learn to live with each other and survive love and life.