She's got her God and she's got good wine, Aretha Franklin, and Patsy Cline.

I finished high school, moved to Nashville for college, and set out to break into the music business. Every night when I called home with news of my experiences, my mom and dad would encourage me to keep taking those small steps.

I was an A student and I liked creative writing.

My upbringing did not create a healthy affection for confrontation. I'd love it if everyone always got along, and nothing ever got tense.

I'm like it's - it's like taking out whatever you have in your fridge and putting it in a bowl and eating it.

People who truly love to sing have to do it all the time.

Music is my No. 1 passion. If you made me choose between music and food, it's definitely music.