"I think the tiniest little thing can change the course of your day, which can change the course of your year, which can change who you are."

"I think I first realized I wanted to be in country music and be an artist when I was 10. And I started dragging my parents to festivals, and fairs, and karaoke contests, and I did that for about a year before I came to Nashville for the first time. I was 11 and I had this demo CD of me singing Dixie Chicks and Leanne Rimes songs."

"I have this fear of falling in front of large groups of people. That's why I tend not to wear heels."

"For me, great music doesn't just have to fall into one category or one genre and I love appreciating all kinds of music."

"Sixth grade was a big time, in my childhood, of hoops and friendship, and coming up with funny things."

"Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy."

"Every sunset is a reminder that the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"Without wearing any mask we are conscious of, we have a special face for each friend."