Country music is different because we [musicians] are all actually happy for each other. We're all friends. It's a little family. So if you don't win [an award], usually one of your friends does. So it's kind of a cool thing. I think it's the only genre of music to have that camaraderie.

I definitely don't ever want to burn out at my job.

Country music fans are extremely passionate and loyal. It seems that country artists have longer-lasting careers because the fans stick with the artists through thick and thin.

Country music has always sort of been country music.

I'm giving up on love cause love's given up on me.

I think I find new idols every day - someone that says something really inspiring, is successful, has character.

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