I love connecting with the fans. I love being on stage.

The teacher wonders but she doesn't ask It's hard to see the pain behind the mask Bearing the burden of a secret storm Sometimes she wishes she was never born

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.

I grew up singing in Kansas. My dad had a band when I was growing up. So I sang in church and school and started singing with his band when I was seven. So I've been singing all my life.

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

I was always thin. I guess I have good genes, so I never worried too much about my weight.

I make our family traditions a priority.