Gracing the cover of the new July 2009 issue of Shape magazine are none other than three of Country music’s most beautiful woman singers, Leann Rimes, Martina McBride, and Julianne Hough.

Shape sat down with these three talented woman as they revealed their simple tips for staying fit, strong, and sexy.

Here is a snippit of their interview. To read the rest click here.

Shape: What’s your typical diet like?

Julianne: I’m probably the worst person to talk to about that because I pretty much eat what I want. My trick is to stop as soon as I’m full. Last night my sister ordered Mexican food and I was like, “What are you trying to do to me? I have a shoot tomorrow!” But I ate until I felt satisfied, and then I was done.

Martina: I became fascinated with nutrition when I got pregnant with Delaney [her 14-year-old daughter]. I love to read about healthy eating and preach to my husband, who doesn’t listen. Now I’m trying to teach it to my daughters. And it’s working, because they all love green vegetables—like broccoli—but funny enough, not other colorful ones, like carrots

, squash, and beets. I’m always telling my girls, “As long as what’s on your plate is healthy, you should eat, eat, eat!” And they should be able to have treats too. We should all have treats, just not…

LeAnn: …all the time. But there are days when you can’t stop yourself!

Julianne: I love that you encourage your daughters to eat. There are a lot of teenagers out there who look at me

and say, “Well, she’s 21, I want to look like her.” But I want everyone to know—especially young girls—I eat. I am not starving myself. I’m concerned about young women and their self-esteem being based on what they see on TV or in magazines. It’s not about being beautiful on the outside, it’s about loving yourself and who you are.

Shape: What did you all think of the way Jessica Simpson was treated in the tabloids over her weight?

LeAnn: I think it’s just sad for someone to be picked on like that for gaining a few pounds here or there. Women’s bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Look at the three of us: We have completely different bodies, which is a good thing. Wouldn’t it be bad if we all looked the same?

Martina: I agree with LeAnn. Why focus on that? Jessica got singled out, which isn’t fair. What’s upsetting is that when you look through those tabloid magazines, all they write about is who wore what best or what’s wrong with their hair or makeup. It’s constant judging.

Julianne: And often what’s written just isn’t true. One magazine recently reported that I drink only orange juice for my carbs. I want to clear that up right now. If I did that, it would kill me. I don’t want anyone to read that and believe it.