One of the most memorable live performances of my career took place on the 2002 American Music Awards show when I had to the opportunity to sing with Elton John. I was moved by the way he played the piano onstage.

People get out of music what they want to get out of it, and all I try to do is do the same thing.

But, yea, I grew up in a strong Baptist background.

Better than I was, more than I am. And all of this happened by taking your hand.

I always want to learn but I am sure on my dying day I will feel like I left something in the bucket.

When I was a kid, my step dad started this business and would go out and get lost cows and stuff. He was part-time truck driver, farmer and cowboy. He taught me how to ride from an early age.

I think country music is really one of the biggest genres of music out there and one the most successful genres.