Fame is a mind - a way of thinking about things. It's all in your mind.

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.

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.

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.

All the money in the world can't buy you back good health.

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

And the two planes that were taking the band and crew that we had taken out to San Diego were flying out after the show. And so I was never supposed to be on that plane.