Jennifer Nettles

“I think art, more than anything else, helps humans to synthesize emotion and to synthesize parts of ourselves, so therefore, as an artist, I feel a responsibility to try and facilitate that synthesis.”

“If someone is genuine, compassionate and kind, that is a turn-on. A sense of humor is a huge turn on, and that goes hand in hand with intelligence.”

“I had a friend write me that our music was being played at Gay Pride in New York, which is a big compliment. In the biggest city in the country with the most culture and the most grit - I love it.”

“Theater is definitely something that, through the course of my childhood and even in college, I enjoyed participating in. I would love to do theater, or as far as movies or television goes, if the right thing came along I would definitely entertain it.”

“For my whole career, I've been a singer-slash-songwriter, even though I'm very thankfully known for my voice. Songwriting has always been a joy in my life, and to be recognized for it is extremely validating.”

“Having spent time on the Broadway stage definitely helps one's confidence in terms of feeling just validated in that world. Most people only know my voice as a country artist.”

“I have always loved and continued to love Johnny Depp. Period. End of story.”

“I think that we are so challenged as women to be everything and do everything and make it look easy.”

“The fun thing about 'Chicago' is that there's so much dance and, very specifically, Roxie. So you might see a little bit of Roxie on the Sugarland stage. Who knows.”

“You can't un-have an experience. You can deny the experience; you can process it and try to get through it, but you can't change the fact that it happened to you.”

“My outfits also need to be low-key. I'm a huge fan of boots, sandals, jeans and tank tops! Anything I can move in easily.”

“Perfectionism is really a challenge for me, and it causes me to be super-critical of myself in so many ways: about body image constantly; about parenting; about being a mother.”

“I love to sing 'Stay' every night... because people sing along. And they do sing along - loudly!”

“I feel simultaneously completely vulnerable and made wholly brave by becoming a parent. It has changed the way that I live my life. Because I want to be an example for my son.”

“I applaud women, and I did my best and took my time after having a kid - in a healthy way, get back to a place where I felt good in my body.”

“I've actually performed at Gay Pride in Atlanta three times in my career. I've always had a large gay following, particularly in the lesbian community. I am grateful for that. To me, it means my music transcends categories. It also means that I'm a cute girl singing a rock song in an alto voice!”

“I've learned how my own perfectionism can cripple me.”

“If you don't like me, don't turn your television on at the holidays, because you won't be able to escape.”

“I feel very grateful that I have never had to be or ever chosen to be or accidentally found myself to be in the space of the other woman.”

“The Grammy is the highest honor in music that we can receive, outside of having fans come and watch you every night and clap.”