I think, as far as branching out with acting, it would take something really right on the mark to distract me from music, because music is everything to me.

When I was 9 or 10, I used to get all the lead roles because I was the tallest person. But my interest in music soon drew me to country music. I was infatuated with the sound, with the storytelling. I could relate to it. I can't really tell you why. With me, it was just instinctual.

Factoring in millions of people when I'm writing a song is not a good idea. I don't ever do it.

I took a chance, I took a shot And you may think I’m bullet-proof, but I’m not. You took a swing, I took it hard. And down here from the ground I see who you are

No matter what love throws at you, you have to believe in it.

The world doesn’t owe you anything. You have to work for everything you get and you have to appreciate every bit of success the world gives you.

I stay out too late, got nothing in my brain.