One of my big goals as a human being is to continue to write what's really happening to me, even if it's a tough pill to swallow for people around me.... I do fear that if I ever were to have someone in my life who mattered, I would second-guess every one of my lyrics.

My confidence is easy to shake. I am very well aware of all of my flaws. I am aware of all the insecurities that I have.

Sophistication isn't what you wear and who you know.

Faith Hill is a big role model.

I've learned through writing that if something made me feel deeply or anything at all, it was worth it.

A song is a favorite song, not because the singer can hit and hold a high note, but because of the words, their meaning.

There are times when you get frustrated, but the one thing you always focus on is treating people well. You just cannot storm off and freak out.