Quotes from Miranda Lambert

My shows are always a mix of songs from all my albums with some rocking covers thrown in for fun.

I got my first handgun license when I was 22.

Heartbreak is good fuel for country songs. And cheating.

When I'm touring, I have to think of workouts that don't require a gym.

People naturally change a lot during their 20s, so my songs reflect that progression.

I feel like if you turn on country radio, you will find something you'll love because it's so diverse.And that's a great thing.

I definitely still have ... angst but I also wrote some songs that say it's okay to love, now. I'm happy in my life, and it's a bit easier to write happy songs when you are actually happy.

I really feel every word to every song a lot more than I have in the past.

I've been on big tours ever since I started, but you can't just go out there and headline, you have to do it right.

I think the unconditional love you get from an animal, especially a dog, is better than anything else.

Usually, I cut songs by other people that are artists that I already love.

I have seven rescue dogs.

Yeah, I have a tough-girl image.

Really skinny actresses make me hungry - I see them and think, Honey, you need to eat!

Don't get me wrong, I love my first two albums a lot.

For each album, I let the music that I love at that point in my life be my guide.

I really love jeans.

Yeah, I try to be the best example I can be for young girls just as far as my person goes - just to uphold a good image.

There's been a shift: Country music is popular music now. Every other genre wants to come over to our land.

My mom was always saying: 'Be whatever you want to be, but stick with it. Don't waver. Don't change who you are for anybody.

Junk food drags you down.

I kicked the door open, and I'm gonna hold my leg in there. I'm keeping the door open for all these amazing female singer-songwriters that are coming out.

I carry a weapon. I got a death threat a few years ago and was really scared. But I don't want bodyguards. I am my own security.

I also have a different, softer side, and I want for people to hear that.