My mom and I are like sisters. We kind of grew up together. She always treated me as an adult. I never had curfew. She's a workaholic, like I am. We're not super family-oriented people, you know?

I'm always going to be a singer.

Even though I'm a pop singer, I really have more the life of a country singer.

I'm sorry I'm crying again on national television.

I'm loyal and I think most Texans are very loyal, but I'm also stubborn.

I'm always going to live in Texas. Texas is my home - it'll be my home forever.

Everything changes, but beauty remains.