There's just a lot of really, really great male artists right now, and it's good, too. And there's so many different influences in country right now, too, like hip-hop and rock 'n' roll and some blues. So I feel like if you turn on country radio, you will find something you'll love because it's so diverse right now. And that's a great thing.

My mom was never afraid to say, 'I'm sorry. I screwed up.' I feel like that's an important lesson.

Heartbreak is good fuel for country songs. And cheating.

If you are a young girl who wants to be a country singer, just don't try to do it too early. Be a high school kid, be a cheerleader, do your thing. And also, just know who you are; know what you want to say and stick with it throughout.

I really think that being yourself, being original, being outside the box is starting to be appealing to people.

I think being a Texan - we sort of have that extra fire in us as a breed. I just felt like from day one I had something to say and I wanted to make sure people heard me, and it's worked.

I feel like if you turn on country radio, you will find something you'll love because it's so diverse.And that's a great thing.