I think singing traditional country is wonderful, because I’m bringing it to my generation and to the younger kids.

I am constantly working out-circuit training, jumping rope, and stair-stepping, and sticking to 1200 calories a day. It can’t be something that you’re doing to lose weight, and then once you do, you’re done. I do it every day of my life.

I have a great time touring.

I needed to become something besides the star everybody had built me up to be.

Everyone gets criticized.

What people don’t understand is that it wasn’t about Dean or Eddie, it was about whether or not I was in the right place.

I think singing traditional country is wonderful, because I’m bringing it to my generation and to the younger kids.

Eddie and I are overwhelmed by the amount of lovely well wishes. We are blessed and…. I’m Mrs. Cibrian!

Reba McEntire came through town when I lived in Texas. She had this amazing theatrical show with, like, 13 different wardrobe changes. I was eight and I was like, Wow, I wanna do that!

It’s tough to break into this business – now more so than ever.

Janis Joplin is definitely one of my biggest influences. She taught me how to feel music, and I don’t think there’s anyone like her that could bring such pain and emotion to a song.