Like mercy from heaven's gate, there's a freedom in your arms that carries me through. I need you.

Janis Joplin is definitely one of my biggest influences. She taught me how to feel music, and I don't think there's anyone like her that could bring such pain and emotion to a song.

When I first came out with Blue, everyone compared me to Patsy Cline, which is the biggest honor, 'cause I've always looked up to her.

Keep your sense of self; don't get caught up in what people want you to be.

I think I'm realizing I've always been able to move people, just getting people to talk.

Even one kid going hungry in America is one too many. How can we stand by when the reality is that there are more than 12 million underfed children in the U.S.? We can make a difference.

I think singing traditional country is wonderful, because I'm bringing it to my generation and to the younger kids.