Lee Ann loves the business too much to leave it, but enjoyed her time off and is happier than ever: “Taking that time off definitely changed me, and yes I was consumed with the business. I love this business; I have a passion for this business. I grew up in East Texas and my dad worked at the country music station.   He was a disc jockey, on-air personality at the station. I left there and came to Nashville, went to college here and studied the music business and interned at a record label.   I have been consumed with this business since I was a little girl. I was fascinated by the records that my dad had. I would listen to them, I would read the backs of them to see who managed them, who booked them, who produced the record, who all played on it, who sang background, who wrote the songs; that’s all I did when I was a kid. So, naturally, once I got my record deal I was consumed by that too.

I really think that taking the time off has enabled me to come back with a different perspective. I’m happier than I’ve ever been. I’m enjoying work more than I ever have.”