I think it's the way I talk. I think they thought I was too country. And I'm not ashamed of that by any means.

When you're a very ambitious person, the things that are disappointing are when other people around you aren't as enthusiastic.

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

Michael Phelps and Willie Nelson are teaming up to do an album. ... They're covering The Doobie Brothers.

Whenever a natural disaster occurs, it is always the Red Cross that responds quickly and compassionately. I am honored to lend my voice to their cause, and thrilled to serve on the Celebrity Cabinet for 2010.

Finding a good bus driver can be as important as finding a good musician.

I see the stars. I hear the rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, my Savior, God, to thee.