Texas people are really strong in their roots. I started writing and playing guitar at 17. I've always loved music, and my dad is a singer-songwriter.

Heartbreak is good fuel for country songs. And cheating.

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

I live on hairspray. The bigger the hair, the closer to God.

I have my own little sense of style. As far as image goes today for a new artist, you'll find that fashion is really important. I wouldn't want to show up for a performance in something that is absolutely the opposite of who I am as an artist.

I hope my music sets up the platform for me to be able to do lots of things - to have a cowboy-boot line, maybe, or do a perfume or makeup deal.

It takes strength to show vulnerability.