I think I'm also more open to other writers being present and listening to other opinions, whereas before I was going through my angsty teen years while making records.

I followed my heart and figured that if I tried and failed, at least Id know that I tried.

There was a moment there when it was getting really bad and everyone was being let go. I was, like, 'Can I get fired, please? Can I move on with my life?'

I'm lucky because I have a job I love. I really miss being away from home, being in my own bed, seeing my animals and siblings, having my moms cookies. I have a couple cats. I got a kitten about a year ago and now Im going on the road so I wont see him for a while. I feel bad.

I was definitely a choir and theater geek.

When I sing, I have a sense of peace, I feel like my brain turns off, and I become the core person of who I am - the essence of me. I feel connected to whatever is out there. It's almost like I leave my body and get to watch.

If I have to try and write one more country single, I'll lose my mind.