You know, I'd like to sit here and blame everybody else for my trouble. I just can't do that. I can't find it in myself to do it.

I think it is a huge honor to get to go play for the troops who have been working their tails off for several years, some with several tours under their belt.

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

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

My first record deal was an independent record deal back in 1995 or early 1996.

I wanted to make a traditional record that had a lot of art and showed my vulnerable side and showed things I'm passionate about.

Winning the ACM, winning the CMA, my first time on the Opry and having Grammy nominations were all a big deal to me.