What people don’t understand is that it wasn’t about Dean or Eddie, it was about whether or not I was in the right place.

It's wonderful to have money. But It's good that I know what the other side is like. I don't take for granted what I have now.

I know myself, and when you start to really know who you are, you don't question it when you read what someone says about you.

Like mercy from heaven's gate, there's a freedom in your arms that carries me through. I need you.

Keep on shining, keep on smiling, don't lose faith, and don't lose heart. When you're crying, just keep trying to remind yourself, you're a shining star, yes you are.

I think singing traditional country is wonderful, because I'm bringing it to my generation and to the younger kids.

I know society these days, I know people are wanting to find everything they can to pick things apart, but I have to write from my heart and my experiences, and I fully own them. Those are mine to share.