I think I don't sing as hard as I used to sing. I used to kind of hit the accelerator a lot back in my youth, but now it's just being able to control it, and not work it so hard and use more of an emotional or sub textual kind of approach to singing.

I never, my producer never, we never let myself just sing. We were always trying to get the perfect vocal.

"Spirituality comes from questioning everything but at the same time accepting everything. You can even be spiritual watching TV. When the ad comes on and says, "Don't hate me because I am beautiful," question that."

I just try to live a really simple, natural life, because obviously, life has an impact on your voice.

My voice and the styles and genres I sing all express my appreciation for what I hear.

Country music was a part of my life. Now it isn't. We had a good relationship, really, but we wanted each other at arm's length. The people in Nashville didn't want to be responsible for my looks or my actions. But they sure did like the listeners I brought.

It's just a theory really, but I have always thought that your physical surroundings can shape your voice and personality.