Lucy Hale Goes Country Chic for 'Flare' Music Issue (Exclusive)

Lucy Hale goes back to her country roots for Flare magazine‘s Music Issue, which was provided exclusively to JustJared.com!

Here is what the 24-year-old entertainer, whose new album Road Between is in stores now, had to share with the mag:

On calling out ex-boyfriends, Taylor Swift-style: “I don’t really keep in touch with many of my ex-boyfriends. But there are some digs in the album for sure.Taylor’s untouchable. She made country quote-unquote ‘cool.’ And she made it OK to talk about your problems. And be vulnerable. And talk shit about your ex-boyfriend. That’s so fun! Everyone wants to do that.”

On her days on American Juniors: “Now, looking back, I’m like, that’s a lot of stress to put on some kids. But it was fun.”

On the risks of putting out an album: “It’s very scary being open, being vulnerable, putting your- self out there at the risk of failing. The scariest part is working so, so hard for something and then it not paying off. But that almost doesn’t even matter to me anymore. Making the album was the best experience of my life.”

FYI: Lucy is wearing a Michael Kors blouse, a Dolce & Gabbana skirt, and a Bootmaster belt on the cover.

For more from Lucy, visit Flare.com! The issue will be available on NextIssue on June 5 and on newsstands on June 16.