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

The passion for doing music, the passion that I have for going out and playing it live - my love for country music is back.

Anybody can get lost in themselves.

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

I enjoy my life very much.

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.