I definitely feel a difference about my place in the industry. I feel like I have some longevity now.

I can't be the big star in the family. We have a family, and we are all equal.

I am happy that women can relate to my songs, and hopefully men can too.

A big part of who I am is just the way I was raised. Nobody is better than anyone else, and if you really work hard, you might get lucky and get what you want.

I really just tried to make a record full of great songs, which is the goal I always have.

I just love where I am right now in my career. I love country music. I don't ever feel restricted by the genre. I've been able to have a solid career that we've built one step at a time and a family. I know that I'm in a good place.

It means so much being a part of country music and the Opry.

I find that putting my makeup on and playing with different looks is really relaxing for me before the show.

I feel like it's important to use this gift God gave me, my life and my career to do something to make the world a better place. It's an easy thing for me to do.