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

Performing for the Dalai Lama - those are words I never imagined coming out of my mouth.

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

It's important to show solidarity for a child, no matter what. It's important for a child to be raised in a situation where she sees love, solidarity, commitment and honor.

I think the Lord gives us everything we can handle, nothing more.

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

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