Lucy Hale is the feature star of Self's October Issue! Graham Rogers' ex-girlfriend and the "Pretty Little Liars" actress graces the Health magazine's cover, talking about her country album, fitness, happiness and more. 

According to E! Online, the 24-year-old brunette beauty told the publication about adding musician to her resume, and is fearful about how her fans will like her songs.

"I'm scared as hell," Hale said to Self. "Some days I go to sleep and I'm like, What am I doing? People aren't going to take me seriously. Music is my favorite thing, and I'm going to fight to make it happen."

The screen star may be hesistant about releasing her musical debut, but she is more than confident when shutterbugs take bikini photos of her.

"I was on the beach in Hawaii and there were paparazzi in the bushes," Hale explained. "I don't think anyone wants to be photographed in their bikini unless you're a Victoria's Secret model. There's always a little voice in my head that says, Suck it in a little more - but you know I'm so comfortable with who I am, I'm just like, screw it! Take pictures!"

Hale's confidence is something that makes her very relatable to fans. And the "PLL" star is happy to speak out and empower women to feel great and beautiful about themselves.

"Women don't speak up for women enough," Hale told the magazine. "We're sort of in this cycle of judging or hating one another. I recorded a song about how every girl is fighting her own battle and struggling. At the end of the day, no matter where you're from, what you look like or what you do, we're all the same."

Hale is in a great place, where she feels very happy about who she is and what life has to offer. The star poses in a bright orange and red dress and matching sports bra on the cover, pairing her amazing look with a big smile.

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Hale's Self issue hits newsstands on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

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