Everything that's cool that happens, I look at my wife and I say, 'We need to enjoy this moment right here! This is really special!'

We have a good opportunity to be good parents right now.

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 biggest question I have is if you're a rock singer or a rock 'n' roll band, or if you're a pop singer if you've made your way in another genre of music and now you want to make a country record, why? That's my question. Why?

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.

The risks are 'How country can you go?' rather than 'How rock can you take it?'

Performing for the Dalai Lama - those are words I never imagined coming out of my mouth.