I like to write about relationships. I like it when my friends come over and we crowd around the piano and sing Journey songs at the top of our lungs... And I like things that make me feel seven again. I don't ever look down on people for the way they choose to have fun; it's just not necessarily the way I like to have fun.

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.

Wasn't it beautiful when you believed in everything?

In life and love, you learn that there comes a time to let go and move on.

I approach love differently now that I know it's hard for it to work out.

You have to able to make fun of yourself. Don't take things too seriously and when people make fun of you, laugh at it.