The overall physical demand that Iraq has is pretty amazing. It's 130 degrees, and the soldiers are carrying about 100 pounds of extra gear. It's a p….

Performing for the Dalai Lama - those are words I never imagined coming out of my mouth..

I've certainly had to bite my tongue on occasion and live to fight another day, so to speak, on certain things. But when you're new and fresh, you co….

I don't think there's anything wrong with singing a song and having fun with it..

Being an entertainer includes knowing how to connect with an audience..

I enjoy every minute, because there are going to be a lot of moments in your future that you're going to wish you held onto longer..

I've learned to never underestimate the impossible..

You know, I'd like to sit here and blame everybody else for my trouble. I just can't do that. I can't find it in myself to do it..

I'm proud to have so many great friends at country radio who believe in what I do - thanks to all of them..

I believe in angels. I believe in God..

There's been a lot of really cool stuff that's happened to me throughout my career, and I remember everything, but I don't think I savored every mome….

I need to find a church on Sunday. I need to say 'please' and 'thank you,' 'yes sir' and 'no ma'am.' Do the little things because that's part of bein….

Winning the ACM, winning the CMA, my first time on the Opry and having Grammy nominations were all a big deal to me..

The biggest question I have is if you're a rock singer or a rock 'n' roll band, or if you're a pop singer if you've made your way in another genre of….

It's important to show solidarity for a child, no matter what. It's important for a child to be raised in a situation where she sees love, solidarity….

The risks are 'How country can you go?' rather than 'How rock can you take it?'.

I think it is a huge honor to get to go play for the troops who have been working their tails off for several years, some with several tours under th….

I am a sports fanatic and being able to perform at halftime for the fans of the Steelers and the Jets is such a thrill for me..

When people have passion there's nothing they can't do..

The passion for doing music, the passion that I have for going out and playing it live - my love for country music is back..

You have to believe that things can be bigger than what you see in front of you in order to move forward..