Mama was a stickler on keeping your word. That's helped me to make the right decisions in so many situations. Because of that, I also think really hard before I make a decision because I know I'm going to have to see it through.

Get as much out of life as you possibly can with all the passion that goes with it. Then give it back with all the love and respect it deserves.

It really has lifted my spirits. It's intensified my faith, given me more hope. That's what music does for me.

That's what is so great about being able to record a 13-song album. You can do a very eclectic group of songs. You do have some almost pop songs in there, but you do have your traditional country, story songs. You have your ballads, your happy songs, your sad songs, your love songs, and your feisty songs.

I love to sing with different people.

Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong, they are weak, but he is strong.

You've got to stay current and up with the competition. The main thing, though, is finding the greatest songs you can possibly find.