Quotes from Jennifer Nettles

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

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

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

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

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.

Love wins. Sleep is a healer. Loved ones are sacred.

As far as actresses go, I love Meryl Streep.

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

I have musical ADD or something, and I get bored doing the same thing over and over. I love different sounds, different influences.

Fans talk to me about how 'Country Christmas' has become a holiday tradition for them and that they all watch to start their holiday season. To be a part of people's holiday traditions is a real joy.

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!

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

It's important to have an examined life - but it's a fine line between having an examined life and being hypercritical of oneself. There has to be balance in there somewhere.

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.

Art is not disposable.

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

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