My mom and I have always been really close. She’s always been the friend that was always there.

I like touring extensively because I think the more hours you spend onstage, the more you know who you are onstage.

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.

I don't seem to have any real strategy or pattern when it comes to love... At times I've been really guarded and careful and afraid to trust someone. But other times, you want to jump in headfirst. I've had moments of thinking, this is who I love and I don't care what anyone says. Those moments are beautiful and wild and exciting, but I've learned that those moments can end up hurting you in the end. I've been careful in love. I've been careless in love. And I've had adventures I wouldn't trade for anything.

I really like Lady GaGa and everything she is for her fans.

There’s something to be said for being young and needing someone so badly that you jump in headfirst without looking.

I have this fear of falling in front of large groups of people. That's why I tend not to wear heels.