I wasn't a great background singer.

There are things I've done in the past I'm not proud of - and I could talk about them if I wanted to - but I don't reveal my secrets... I prefer certain things to remain personal; there have to be boundaries. And I don't think you need a scandal to have an interesting story.

Nashville was totally different than I ever dreamed. I had only seen the music business on television and been to a couple of concerts. I had no clue.

When I wake up in a bad mood, I try not to stay in one. Learn to make the best of what you have.

I know one of the reasons God gave me kids was to test my patience.

I drink a lot of water and I never leave the house without putting on moisturizer and lip gloss.

The only album that I listen to upon recording a new one is my 'Cry' album, because sonically, I think it's my best album to date. But other than that, I've never listened to my records, ever.