I am most proud that I stayed true to the music of my soul.

My story of success and failure is not just about music and being famous. It's about living and loving and trying to find purpose in this crazy world.

I am a fan of today's sound as long as we don't get too slick, and yet I am very reverent of my roots.

My music is about the journey, about love and the human experience.

I've learned lately that no one is going to hand me a permission slip and tell me to take time out for me.

There's a place for all types of country music as long as there is honesty and realness and a real human experience for the fans.

Silence is refreshment for the soul.