I would never do anything that makes the perception of country music worse.

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

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.

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?

It's important that adults get along with each other for the child's sake, and that is our situation.

The overall physical demand that Iraq has is pretty amazing. It's 130 degrees, and the soldiers are carrying about 100 pounds of extra gear. It's a pretty rigorous schedule and routine for them.

Australia is breathtakingly beautiful, and I can't wait to visit again.