A lot of the jewelry that I wear are fan gifts because they're so awesome and they give me great presents.

Say it to them. Or say it to yourself in the mirror. Say it in a letter you'll never send or in a book millions might read someday. I think you deserve to look back on your life without a chorus of resounding voices saying 'I could've, but it's too late now.'

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.

Keeping your emotions all locked up is something that’s unfair to you. When you clearly know how you feel. You should say it.

When you're 25 or 30, you know, you can't wear lime-green eye shadow anymore.

I still have mixed feelings about what growing up is - this thing that happens to everyone, so I've heard.

I didn't want to just be another girl singer. I wanted there to be something that set me apart.