It doesn't really matter to me what the rest of country is doing. I'm not caught up in trying to make a record that sounds like everybody else. That, to me, is a record label's absolute biggest downfall.

Sometimes you have to listen to other people, and see what the audiences want. That's what entertaining is about.

The Lord has blessed me more than I deserve.

I was probably nine or ten the first time I heard there was no Santa Claus.

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

When you find great songs, and somehow you get a spark in a little way, it can become brand new.