I carry a weapon. I got a death threat a few years ago and was really scared. But I don't want bodyguards. I am my own security.

For each album, I let the music that I love at that point in my life be my guide.

I do write a lot from personal experience, but I also embellish a bit.

Miranda Lambert! She not only has amazing music, but she is an awesome role model for females and rescues lots of animals!

I think the unconditional love you get from an animal, especially a dog, is better than anything else.

At the very beginning of my career I felt very strongly about what type of artist I wanted to be.

I definitely still have ... angst but I also wrote some songs that say it's okay to love, now. I'm happy in my life, and it's a bit easier to write happy songs when you are actually happy.