Like Paisley and Underwood, the interviewees were supportive of Taylor's choices and her music. Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum noted, "the songwriting is still -- you can tell she takes so much pride in that and that's what I respect." Chase Rice defended her right to independence: "Taylor Swift can do what Taylor Swift wants to do." The duo Maddie & Tae Taylor Swift Mocked At 2014 CMA Awards As Pop Star Celebrates Album Sales