I grew up in the country surrounded by music.

I definitely feel a difference about my place in the industry. I feel like I have some longevity now.

It's not the size of the house. It's how much love is inside.

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

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.

Let freedom ring, let the white dove sing, let the weak be strong, let the right be wrong... it's Independence Day.

I obviously love to sing, it's my passion, as is being a mom. Those are the two things that pretty much consume my every day and so I want to keep doing that as long as I can.