I grew up in the country surrounded by music.

I see who I want to be, in my daughter's eyes.

I really just tried to make a record full of great songs, which is the goal I always have.

I think it's important to find someone that you really like as well as love. When the infatuation runs out, the first phase of the relationship changes. You really have to be able to say 'I like to hang out with you. Let's keep hanging out.'

It's hard being away from home. But other than that, performing is the highlight of my day.

I think that being thrown into instant fame must be, at times, difficult.

I was into all kinds of music as a teen - country music, because my dad was in a band that played country, and whatever my sister and brother were into.