There's been a lot of really cool stuff that's happened to me throughout my career, and I remember everything, but I don't think I savored every moment of it like I should have or like I do now.

If one artist sells five million albums, the tendency is for other artists to say, 'Maybe I should do a little of that, too.' That can be tough to resist.

The passion for doing music, the passion that I have for going out and playing it live - my love for country music is back.

When you find great songs, and somehow you get a spark in a little way, it can become brand new.

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.

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 enjoy my life very much.