It sounds corny, but I've promised my inner child that never again will I ever abandon myself for anything or anyone else again.

I literally went from the outhouse to the White House.

I am grateful for all the military families that I've met. I wanted to spread hope and cheer to all; little did I know that they would be the ones to change my life the way they have!

I've learned lately that no one is going to hand me a permission slip and tell me to take time out for me.

I used to only worry about the #1's and all of the awards. But that was a long time ago.

The mother-daughter relationship is the most complex.

My story of success and failure is not just about music and being famous. It's about living and loving and trying to find purpose in this crazy world.