My weight always fluctuates by 10 pounds. After trying Atkins and doing Nutrisystem a few times, now I’m just focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle rather than dieting.

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.

Country music has always sort of been country music.

People naturally change a lot during their 20s, so my songs reflect that progression.

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

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

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.