The way that I am now, I don't want to accept mediocrity. I don't want to accept the easy road.

I'm a traditional country singer and we're always trying to make that a fresh and modern sound. That's always going to be the challenge with me.

I enjoy my life very much.

I am a sports fanatic and being able to perform at halftime for the fans of the Steelers and the Jets is such a thrill for me.

I love Halloween, trick or treating and decorating the house. And I love Thanksgiving, because of the football and the fall weather. And of course, I love Christmas - that's my favorite of all!

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 want to see success right away. And I want to never give up, never stop.