Me and my band and crew have always lived by the code: 'Work hard, play harder.'

I don't really lose my temper that much, but when somebody mistreats my guys, I just go crazy.

Social topics may hit too close to home for people, but then again, if you pull a heartstring, then that's what country music is. It's not just songs about getting drunk and leaving your girl.

I think it is possible to be friends with employees, but there has to be a respect level where you're not taken advantage of, either.

The title [of the album 'The Big Revival']alone fit what I was feeling. It defined what I was going through. That year off was a time to revive, to reset, to reclaim, to revitalize and to re-focus. It was a revival of how I made music, how I presented it and my connection with the fans.

I grew up in east Tennessee, and everybody knew everybody's business.

I'm all right. I'm good. There has been better times, but I'll be okay.