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.

My mom was always saying: 'Be whatever you want to be, but stick with it. Don't waver. Don't change who you are for anybody.

I used to play for 200 people and now I'm selling out places that hold 16,000 people. It's a big change, and it's so cool to see people out there screaming the words to songs that I wrote. It just really reassures me that what I'm doing is working, and it really boosts my confidence, as far as on stage as a performer and a writer.

Currently I'm not a crazy ex-girlfriend, but I can't promise I won't be one again.

My music is about being strong, even in your vulnerability

I was always suspicious and looking over my shoulder because that's how I was raised.

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