I think the Lord gives us everything we can handle, nothing more.

Sometimes as an artist you get wrapped up in what you are doing and you can't be objective.

That's what we need nowadays, is more children that have goals other than being a sports figure or some kind of celebrity. I think it's great that a kid wants to learn more and wants to be at the peak of learning, especially at that young.

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.

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.

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

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