It's innate in me to be a Democrat - a true Southern populist kind of Democrat. There's not a lot of those anymore. I'm not saying I'm right or wrong. That's just the way I feel.

I like the values in Flicka, and I wanted to do a movie my kids could see and be proud of.

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

There ain't no troubles that we can't rise above, with a handful of faith and a heartful of love.

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

I ain't as good as I'm gonna get, but I'm better than I used to be.

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