I can say that I don't see myself with the foot on the gas pedal as hard as it's been down for 16 years.

My fans get enough politics on TV every day. I want them to think for themselves. I don't want them to listen to me.

I feel that energy up there on stage. The band, the crew and our road family - the look in their eyes - they're so happy to be back doing what we love to do.

Everything gets hotter when the sun goes down.

Every Christmas my hometown radio station would always play 'Christmas In Dixie' by Alabama. I always remember lovin' that song.

it's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of wine ... it's summertime!

I was on one bus with my band and crew for seven years. I didn't come to town with a karaoke tape. I didn't get on a TV show. There were no shortcuts. Anybody who wants to follow my model is welcome to it. You don't want to follow my path.