I always enjoy it when I walk on stage. There were some times when I was working so much in the '80s, and I felt really burnt-out. But I'd be up there singing and not be 10,000 million miles away, you know, just opening my mouth and the words coming out.

I'm not here for a long time. I'm here for a short time

I get asked sometimes 'What's the highlight of my career?' because I've been doing it for so long, and I always have a hard time coming up with something, because so many good things have happened.

I can only say thank you and thanks also to all of the great songwriters who wrote those wonderful songs that became number ones.

I'm not out there trying to change the world. I'm just out there trying to sing country music the best way I can.

I always enjoy it when I walk on stage. There were some times when I was working so much in the '80s, and I felt really burnt-out. But I'd be up there singing and not be 10,000 million miles away, you know, just opening my mouth and the words coming out.

I loved making Pure Country. It was a great learning experience for me, seeing another part of the entertainment industry.