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, commitment and honor.
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'm proud to have so many great friends at country radio who believe in what I do - thanks to all of them.
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've learned to never underestimate the impossible.
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 come out and think, 'I don't want to screw my chance up, so I'll go along with what everybody else does.'
I'm a traditional country singer and we're always trying to make that a fresh and modern sound. That's always going to be the challenge with me.
Music is also supposed to be fun. On this record, (titled 'III'), I really had the desire again to jump back into some good-time, fun-loving songs.
Being an entertainer includes knowing how to connect with an audience.
I believe in angels. I believe in God.
I don't think there's anything wrong with singing a song and having fun with it.
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.
It's important that adults get along with each other for the child's sake, and that is our situation.
The Lord has blessed me more than I deserve.
It's always a pleasure to perform for people who love country music. And Australians definitely fall into that category. Each time I go back, I learn something new about the country, and I get to see some of the most beautiful places on the planet.
My previous visits to Australia created fantastic memories, so I'm definitely looking forward to another visit. It is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. I think every person in the entire country is nice. Seriously, I haven't seen or heard of a mean person yet. And they love country music.
The Dalai Lama's entire being is about peace and harmony, forgiveness and self-discipline. Those are qualities to be admired. I am really looking forward to meeting His Holiness.
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 being an adult.
In my mind, as long as I did what was right for me, I was cool. But that's not the way it works. You have to think about other people and take their feelings into account.
When you find great songs, and somehow you get a spark in a little way, it can become brand new.
The passion for doing music, the passion that I have for going out and playing it live - my love for country music is back.
Sometimes you have to listen to other people, and see what the audiences want. That's what entertaining is about.
My first record deal was an independent record deal back in 1995 or early 1996.
Sometimes as an artist you get wrapped up in what you are doing and you can't be objective.
