Sometimes as an artist you get wrapped up in what you are doing and you can't be objective.

Anybody can get lost in themselves.

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

The Dalai Lama's entire being is about peace and harmony, forgiveness and self-discipline. Those are qualities to be admired. I am really looking forward to meeting His Holiness.

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?

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.

I don't think there's anything wrong with singing a song and having fun with it.