There's part of our brain that we shut off when we're in the studio. There's part of our brain that we turn on when we are out doing an interview or promoting something or waking up at six in the morning for hair and makeup.

If you go too far down the rabbit hole of what people think about you, it can change everything about who you are.

and you come away with a great little story of a mess of a dreamer with the nerve to adore you

I'm Taylor, I'm 11 and I want a record deal.

We leave a piece of ourselves and our magic in a person that we fall in love with.

When I was 9 or 10, I used to get all the lead roles because I was the tallest person. But my interest in music soon drew me to country music. I was infatuated with the sound, with the storytelling. I could relate to it. I can't really tell you why. With me, it was just instinctual.

Let go of people who bring you down, and surround yourself with those who bring out the best in you.