When I wake up in a bad mood, I try not to stay in one. Learn to make the best of what you have.

When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms, the whole world just fades away. The only thing I hear is the beating of your heart.

In order to succeed, you can't be afraid to fail. Just do it and don't let anybody tell you you can't.

Nashville was totally different than I ever dreamed. I had only seen the music business on television and been to a couple of concerts. I had no clue.

We're raising our girls to understand the real meaning of Christmas, and to know that it's most important to have Christmas in your heart. We go to our local mall and donate toys, and we say prayers for all the people in the world who might not be as lucky as we are.

The minute you walk through the door and your kid runs into your arms, you're smacked in the face with a dose of reality: It's like, this is my real life.

I try to find a reason to laugh each day. Somehow, if you can incorporate laughter into your day, every day, it really helps. It's the little things in life that make me happy.