Be different, stand out, and work your butt off.

I grew up in southeastern Oklahoma on a working cattle ranch, and it was always very romantic to me: The West, the cowboy, the Western way of life.

It's funny how many people will come to Vegas to see your show where they might not come out to see you unless you come to their hometown.

When I learned to forgive, it was like a million pounds were lifted from me.

I've got CDs in my car, listening all the time for that next song, because everybody's looking.

Every song that has been a hit for me has been honest and truthful. I have to believe that same formula will work on this (television) show. It has to be believable and honest.

I love my mother-in-law and I think I'm a really good one, too.