Sara Evans photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.

On the other end of the spectrum, there's "Pray for You," a poignant ballad about the comforts of family and faith. "That song was very inspired," Sara says. "John and Aimee and I were just sitting there and it just sort of flowed out. It was such a blessing to have that song come out. It says I've got babies of my own and I'm the one that they are counting on to be here through every little tear and I'll do the best I can. It talks about calling your mom. I think that's what all girls do, I sure do. So that song is very, very special to me."

Sara says "Some Things Never Change" was her brother Matt's idea, and they brought it to a writing session with Shanks and Lindsey to flesh it out. The result is an engaging number that celebrates the enduring joys of family and love. "The main feel of that song is love," says Sara. The lyrics paint the picture of a family and the daily routines that define every day life.

It's that ability to write songs that connect with the heart of her audience that has made Sara such a successful artist, and it's her willingness to take risks and embrace a challenge that has widened her following. "Some things just feel right," she says, citing her participation in ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." "It totally, totally changed my career. It was one of the best times of my life. I loved it."

Releasing a Greatest Hits package generally signals the close of one chapter in an artist's career and the beginning of a new one. It is often a time for introspection and taking a hard look at the factors that contributed to those hits. Sara humbly credits her success to "luck, the kindness of country radio, and a good record label."

Obviously, there's been so much more involved. Sara Evans is a vibrant, talented woman with a distinctive voice and an innate ability to relate to her audience. She's a songwriter, a mother of three, and a master at multi-tasking, but above all, she's real. It's that honesty and integrity that resonate throughout her music.

"I'm just really grateful for what I have," she says. "I want my life to mean something and I want to make music that matters."