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

Life on the road is very different from a normal, day to day life, and sometimes that surrealistic existence can have an effect on you, you tend to forget that's not really how things are supposed to be. But there comes a point where you have to pace yourself and find a place in your mind where you can be real.

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.

My message to kids who bully other kids is: You know it's wrong! What's really going on? Try not to make somebody else's life miserable because you are.

I'm proud to have so many great friends at country radio who believe in what I do - thanks to all of them.

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

Learning how to relive again on life's terms sure doesn't do much for your confidence. You have to kind of walk in faith that the next step is going to be just a little bit better than the last step.