A big part of country music is a way of life, at least from my standpoint. That's how I craft my music from my own life experiences.

Life's up and down from the time you get here to the time you leave.

I want to be comfortable on TV. If I'm comfortable, they're comfortable watching me. I think nothing's more icky than watching icky on TV.

If I wake up one day and people tell me I'm not sexy, I'm not going to stop making good music and having fun. That 'sex symbol' thing is typically part of being in the limelight. You better be very talented in your music, but it's good to be nice to look at, I guess.

Anytime I sing the anthem, it is an honor and my heart beats out of my chest.

I always want to have a personal relationship with everybody that works for me.

A big part of country music is a way of life, at least from my standpoint. That's how I craft my music from my own life experiences.