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If you don't stand for something, how can anyone respect what you do?
I feel like I am one of those artists that, thank god, can sing live.
I do write a lot from personal experience, but I also embellish a bit.
When I'm touring, I have to think of workouts that don't require a gym.
I also have a different, softer side, and I want for people to hear that.
Usually, I cut songs by other people that are artists that I already love.
I really feel every word to every song a lot more than I have in the past.
I'm an outdoors girl - I like to go fishing, riding four-wheelers, hunting.
Long intros are cool because there's a little bit of anticipation, you know?
Right now it seems like the girls are drawing more attention to country music.
For each album, I let the music that I love at that point in my life be my guide.
Currently I'm not a crazy ex-girlfriend, but I can't promise I won't be one again.
I can reach the mass audience if I come from different perspectives on every song.
People naturally change a lot during their 20s, so my songs reflect that progression.
I was always suspicious and looking over my shoulder because that's how I was raised.
Yeah, my dad bought me a guitar when I was like 10, and I didn't really want it then.
I would love to have a song that I wrote by myself to win a 'Song of the Year' award.
I feel like I've started to grow up and be more of a woman instead of this crazy girl.
Really skinny actresses make me hungry - I see them and think, Honey, you need to eat!
Really skinny actresses make me hungry. I see them and think, 'Honey, you need to eat!'
We had like a jolt of women in country, and it seems like we're just kind of there now.
One year, I was nominated for entertainer of the year, and I didn't think I deserved it.
In a way, I had such a normal life. But in another way, I saw things most kids don't see.
I learned a lot about my audience and about myself as a performer, what I like to do live.
When you live with someone on the bus, for four days a week, you really have to get along.
At the very beginning of my career I felt very strongly about what type of artist I wanted to be.
I am proud to be a normal size girl and I want to encourage everyone to be confident at any size.
My shows are always a mix of songs from all my albums with some rocking covers thrown in for fun.
Instead of going to college, I spent my time out on the road learning how to be a better musician.
My mom was never afraid to say, 'I'm sorry. I screwed up.' I feel like that's an important lesson.
There's been a shift: Country music is popular music now. Every other genre wants to come over to our land.
You leave home, you move on and you do the best you can. I got lost in this whole world and forgot who I am.
I don't really do acting. I've done a little bit - enough to know I'll stick to what I know. Music is my thing.
I really think that being yourself, being original, being outside the box is starting to be appealing to people.
I think I find new idols every day - someone that says something really inspiring, is successful, has character.
A lot of people tell me, once they get to know me, that they're surprised that I'm nothing like they think I'll be.
I'm really fortunate because, in my career, I haven't had to deal with anybody trying to make me something I'm not.
I am incredibly thankful for the strong support I have from my peers in the industry and of course my amazing fans.
I've been on big tours ever since I started, but you can't just go out there and headline, you have to do it right.
Yeah, I try to be the best example I can be for young girls just as far as my person goes - just to uphold a good image.
Miranda Lambert! She not only has amazing music, but she is an awesome role model for females and rescues lots of animals!
I think it's awesome to see people of all different ages from all kinds of backgrounds come together for the love of music.
My mom was always saying: 'Be whatever you want to be, but stick with it. Don't waver. Don't change who you are for anybody.
My mom was always saying: 'Be whatever you want to be, but stick with it. Don't waver. Don't change who you are for anybody.'
I feel like if you turn on country radio, you will find something you'll love because it's so diverse.And that's a great thing.
I carry a weapon. I got a death threat a few years ago and was really scared. But I don't want bodyguards. I am my own security.
After trying Atkins and doing Nutrisystem a few times, now I'm just focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle rather than dieting.
I don't mind having a big butt - they're back in style. But I do a lot of squats to make sure my booty's not dragging on the ground.
I've dated all kinds of guys and didn't know who I'd end up with. But I kind of assumed it would be someone more like my dad than not.
Onstage, I don't want to be thinking about my outfit, I want to think about what I'm doing, so I'll try to dress as comfortably as possible.