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

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

Every show, every audience is different, and I just love leaving the venue feeling like we all know each other a little bit better.

I love country music. I don't ever feel restricted by the genre.

That's the hardest thing about being a mom. You want to be cool, and you want them to like you all the time, but you can't always have that. You're gonna have times where you have to say no, and you won't be the most popular person in the house.

I grew up in the country surrounded by music.