I grew up listening to everything, and when I got signed to a record deal out of Nashville, that was my introduction to what was happening in country music.

It's a marvelous feeling when someone says I want to do this song of yours because they've connected to it. That's what I'm after.

Some people say that you should not tempt fate and for them I cannot disagree, but I never learned anything from playing it safe. I say fate should not tempt me.

Carry with you maps and string, flashlights, friends who make you sing, and stars to help you find your place, music, hope, and amazing grace.

I think that every new record is a chance to... I think what it is for me is my heart and soul at that moment in time... I've always felt that just being able to make a record is a privilege.

My sisters and I were fortunate to travel through Asia and Europe at very young ages. We confronted extraordinary beauty in Athens and unspeakable poverty in India.

I'm a liberal arts junkie.