I definitely think that with music my favorite thing about Nashville is that it's a music hub that accepts and allows all genres to be present, and I think there's been a kind of fusing of genres lately that for me makes me really happy and excited.

When we're trying to move on, the moments we go back to aren't dull ones. They're the big moments that meant everything.

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

But, I've always loved John Mayer and I think T-Pain is brilliant.

But when I hear a great song, I can't help but be inspired by it, regardless of whatever genre that song falls under.

So many girls come up and say to me, 'I have never listened to country music in my life. I didn't even know my town had a country-music station. Then I got your record, and now I'm obsessed.' That's the coolest compliment to me.

I've been singing Shakira songs in front of my bathroom mirror into my hairbrush forever. It's like a daily routine.