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 pretty rigorous schedule and routine for them.

I can't sing anything other than country!

You know, I can be the happiest man in the world with minimal record success.

The way that I am now, I don't want to accept mediocrity. I don't want to accept the easy road.

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.

Learning how to relive again on life's terms sure doesn't do much for your confidence. You have to kind of walk in faith that the next step is going to be just a little bit better than the last step.

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.