I think beauty comes from within. If you're happy and look at life in the best way you can, even when there are problems, it can make you beautiful on the outside.

I know one of the reasons God gave me kids was to test my patience.

Children are easily influenced, and I always want to do things I can be proud to show my kids someday.

Nashville is one of the greatest places for the best songwriters in the world. It's been fantastic to live there and to raise our family there. It's a great town.

I don't let things go unless I'm ready for them to go.

I constantly work at maintaining balance. For me, my family comes first. If my family is taken care of, then everything else usually falls into place.

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