The ‘Come on Over’ singer made the startling confession in a candid
interview, although she refused to go into any further details.

When asked by Elle magazine if she had ever been physically
abused, the singer said: “I don't want to talk about it, but I have
definitely experienced abuse in a way that I would tell people to take their
heart and run.”

The star revealed all the songs on her forthcoming country album ‘Do You
Know’ – which she worked on with legendary country singer Dolly Parton – are
autobiographical.

New track ‘Remember That’ includes the lyrics: “It doesn't matter how he
hurts you, With his hands or with his words, You don't deserve it, It ain't
worth it, Take your heart and run.”

The singer has previously revealed she was viciously bullied while at
school, with those responsible even attacking her home.

She said: “I would walk down the school halls and hear people talking about
me. Some of them would throw toilet paper at my house or throw eggs at my
door.

“They would also write things on the sidewalk in permanent marker. They
really hated me.”