If I walk out onstage and I get a warm, excited response, it makes me feel so confident and happy, and then it's so easy for me up there.

In any small town, sports are really important to the high school, and I wasn't very good at sports.

It's always nice to be thought of.

It's hard being away from home. But other than that, performing is the highlight of my day.

It's hard to say no to your kid. It's hard for them to stomp off and not be happy with you for an hour.

It's not the size of the house. It's how much love is inside.

Not only do I know how to milk a cow, but I know how to herd a bunch of cows, too, which is a life skill that I think may come in handy someday.

Raising three girls, I think it's important to teach them to support other women.

The best part is seeing my kids grow and become individuals, and the fact that they're happy and well-adjusted.

The thing about my fridge is, it's a family fridge, so there's a little of something everybody likes in there.

The way you look is so dependent on the way you take care of yourself.

You either have fans who stick with you, or they don't. It comes down to making music that people connect with and great fans.

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.

Why do we get so angry at ourselves when we eat foods we love? Do you think guys walk around going, 'I just ate a cheeseburger and I'm so mad at myself?'

At the beginning of every week, I like to sit down and figure out what I'm going to make. I probably try at least two new recipes a week. But I have my standbys - jambalaya, meatloaf and mashed potatoes.

I always have apples and fruit in the house. It's easier to eat something healthy if it's within reach. I also have yogurt, cheese and crackers, and raw almonds.

I always thought it would have been fun to spend an evening with Patsy Cline - just because I think she was really fun and interesting. I think you'd have a really good time with her.

I believe everything in moderation. But breakfast is important. I have two hard-boiled or scrambled eggs with whole-wheat toast and try to get some fruit in there.

I don't really have any kind of rigorous or definite routine before I go onstage. I like to eat at least an hour or two before I go on. If I can't do that, I just wait until after. I try and drink lots of water before I go onstage.

I find that putting my make-up on and playing with different looks is really relaxing for me before the show. It kind of helps me make that transition from 'mommy' to 'performer,' or star or whatever you want to call it!