Once over there [Balkans], I felt extremely patriotic. Here are these people, from 18-year-olds to military veterans, enduring real duress for the cause of peace. I don't ever want to play for a regular audience again, only military folks who are starving for music.

Making miracles is hard work, most people give up before they happen.

My sister, she says she knows Elvis.

There ain't nothing like regret to remind you're alive.

Don't the wounded bird still sing?

You can't be in the public eye without making mistakes and having some regrets and having people analyze everything you do.

I pride myself on finding balance. I love making music and I love raising my boys - I find time to make both a priority.