I married a woman who's not going to take anything. No slips. She's very accountable, and she holds me very accountable.

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

Music is also supposed to be fun. On this record, (titled 'III'), I really had the desire again to jump back into some good-time, fun-loving songs.

I wanted to make a traditional record that had a lot of art and showed my vulnerable side and showed things I'm passionate about.

I need to find a church on Sunday. I need to say 'please' and 'thank you,' 'yes sir' and 'no ma'am.' Do the little things because that's part of being an adult.

My first record deal was an independent record deal back in 1995 or early 1996.

I think it's a natural fit, major league baseball and country music.