I also have a different, softer side, and I want for people to hear that.

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

Don't get me wrong, I love my first two albums a lot.

Country music has always sort of been country music.

A lot of people tell me, once they get to know me, that they're surprised that I'm nothing like they think I'll be.

Both my mom and my grandma were really big influences on me not only by being strong and teaching me to be strong but also owning their salt as well.

When your roots grow out and things go south, go back to the salon