I think the defining moment in my career is the day that I moved to Nashville - September 1, 2001. That's the biggest step to getting here is making that move. Anything that happens, the wonderful opportunities that happen to you, can't happen until you make that move.
I think the attraction to country music is the fans, the lure of the hardcore fan base.
Anytime I sing the anthem, it is an honor and my heart beats out of my chest.
Tangle me up like Grandma's yarn.
When you get performance slots for award shows - that's a big deal for me.
Just really, really believe in what you're trying to do. Don't let people alter that. Let people advise you and lead you down paths to make smart business decisions. But trust your instinct and trust that overwhelming drive that made you put all your dreams and everything on the line.