It's important to show solidarity for a child, no matter what. It's important for a child to be raised in a situation where she sees love, solidarity, commitment and honor.

I've certainly had to bite my tongue on occasion and live to fight another day, so to speak, on certain things. But when you're new and fresh, you come out and think, 'I don't want to screw my chance up, so I'll go along with what everybody else does.'

I can't sing anything other than country!

I think it says wonders about people that can write an entire album, and put out an entire album of great songs. I mean, the Brad Paisley's, Alan Jackson especially, even Taylor Swift - those people can really pen great stuff.

I enjoy every minute, because there are going to be a lot of moments in your future that you're going to wish you held onto longer.

Being an entertainer includes knowing how to connect with an audience.

I'm proud to have so many great friends at country radio who believe in what I do - thanks to all of them.