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.

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.

My music is about being strong, even in your vulnerability

I can reach the mass audience if I come from different perspectives on every song.

I did surveillance a lot, which sounds exciting, but it never was.

I feel like I've started to grow up and be more of a woman instead of this crazy girl.

I don't know where "bro country" came from or what it really means, but a lot of those guys are my buddies and I ­support their music. Within ­country there are lots of styles: stone-cold country, like Brandy Clark, and there's Florida Georgia Line with what they do, which is completely different and bringing a whole new audience. There's room for everyone.