Even though I'm a pop singer, I really have more the life of a country singer.

Like every other girl in the world, my most embarrassing moment had to do with a guy completely turning me down. His loss!

My experiences remind me that it's those black clouds that make the blue skies even more beautiful.

I'm very friendly or whatever, but I would hardly say that I'm that cookie-cutter. I don't live in L.A. or New York. I live in Texas, and I go to hole-in-the-wall bars, so there's no paparazzi there.

I never said I was a 'good girl.' I'm not a bad girl.

People keep asking me if I am having more fun, being blonde, but I always have fun! Whether I'm blonde, redhead, or brunette! I always have fun.

God will never give you anything you can't handle, so don't stress.

I'm a hygiene freak. I'm like obsessive-compulsive when it comes to washing your hands.

Honestly, I just think we all have special gifts, everyone. You know, obviously, some are more noticeable than others and that's why there's the limelight. Everybody's in it.

Everything changes, but beauty remains.

I've never been more nervous in my life than singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl.

Commit yourself to something you have a passion for.

For artists, there's a very fine line between delusion and belief.

The ownership of industry by the state - that is not socialism.

The mint makes it first, it is up to you to make it last.

Are we allowed to sing? I imagine that at times, it might improve the tone of the debate.

There is no higher form of artistic expression then film

Racing is not what I like to do; it's winning.

Rhetoric in serious discourses is like the flowers in corn; pleasing to those who come only for amusement, but prejudicial to him who would reap profit from it.

There are lines upon my face from a lifetime of smiles

I prefer the mystic clouds of nostalgia to the real thing, to be honest.