Jennifer Nettles

“If I go way back to Loretta Lynn, I always cite her as being able to capture what I think is every woman's story... she very openly used her art as an expression of what she was going through in her life. So that authenticity is something I admire.”

“I remember thinking, 'Downward dog' is so not a resting pose!' Now it actually can be.”

“Putting myself out there knowing I can be criticized - it's ironic, but to me, that's the most empowering thing.”

“I would love to be on 'Glee,' thus furthering the myth that I'm a gay man.”

“'Wicked' has such a wild fan base - like, a voracious fan base.”

“The two questions I always ask myself are 'What if' and 'Why not?”

“People tattoo for different reasons. I use a tattoo as a marker of time, to be reminded of a time in my life. It is something special and personal.”

“Music is so much more than what you wear and your hair.”

“When we were at the CMT Awards this year, Robert Plant was there. What an icon, I love him... But I can't go up and speak to him, because I don't want to seem like a goob.”

“I definitely think that, for a woman, the biggest turn-on is the mind. Otherwise, obviously you want someone who keeps up with himself and has self-respect and self-confidence.”

“The whole impetus behind going solo was an artistic inspiration in the sense that, obviously, success is fantastic. But as one becomes successful and gets branded with a certain sound, if the brand starts to become more of the focus than the evolution of the art, then that's putting the cart before the horse.”

“I feel fiery in my life. I feel fiery in my art.”

“As far as actresses go, I love Meryl Streep.”

“I think you have to go and fill your cup and do so diversely; otherwise, then you burn out.”

“I have a sweet tooth the size of Connecticut. It's a problem.”

“I really enjoy just hanging out at my house since I never get to be there.”

“Less is more! I don't wear makeup if I don't have to.”

“As with most physical activity, yoga helps boost your immune system. However, it also stretches and strengthens your body simultaneously, while also balancing your mind and spirit. It benefits the whole human.”

“We many times sell ourselves short, not only in relationships but throughout our own lives. Hopefully, we come around at some point and realize our own value.”

“One thing I know for sure - this motherhood thing is not for sissies.”