Everything is moderation, really. I don't really deprive myself of anything. But I try to balance it with healthy food choices. I am not real fond of exercise, so I try to get away with as little as possible which is about thirty minutes three times a week and I do a little weight training and cardio.

Let freedom ring, let the white dove sing, let the weak be strong, let the right be wrong... it's Independence Day.

I wanted to make a record that people could put on year after year after year, and it would never feel dated.

I have a really amazing fan club, it's contemporary but it's a little bit old school. There's a lot of connection. I have a fan club president who really responds to people.

I can't be the big star in the family. We have a family, and we are all equal.

Sometimes you run out of ideas, just like if you are a writer or whatever. Then you just have to wait around for something to inspire you or look for something to inspire you.

I love country music. I don't ever feel restricted by the genre.