I don't have a normal life.

I don't ever want to have to need someone again - where you feel like, without them, you can't be yourself.

I come from this really small town near Nashville, Tennessee, where everything was la-di-da and normal.

When you write or sing a song that means something to you, you are saying, 'You know what? This is who I am!'

Even when you're acting, you still need to be true to yourself because you don't want to put on a show for the rest of your life. It is a hard way to the top, but it is also very easy to come back down as well. Also, it is really important to keep yourself rested, and whenever you need a break, take a break.

GOD gave you this life because HE knew you could handle it.

Life's a climb. But the view is great.