Early in my songwriting career, when I was learning a lot about writing songs, I'd force myself to sit down until I came up with something.

Anytime I sing the anthem, it is an honor and my heart beats out of my chest.

I am just what I am, I'm just what you see. So I'll make it easy, I'll stay me.

You always have to work to become a better singer, songwriter and performer.

Life's up and down from the time you get here to the time you leave.

I'm a really, really optimistic and really, really positive person. My main thing is, 'Enjoy life. Celebrate life.'

You're lookin' so good in what's left of those blue jeans Drip of honey on the money maker gotta be The best buzz I'm ever gonna find Hey, I'm a little drunk on you And high on summertime

Every day I wake up and I lay in bed counting my blessings and saying my prayers for how fortunate I am to have great fans and health and family.

You want women to think of you in a sexy manner. It's all part of the business. It drives ticket sales. It's all a part of it.

A big part of country music is a way of life, at least from my standpoint. That's how I craft my music from my own life experiences.

From my dad I learned to be good to people, to always be honest and straightforward. I learned hard work and perseverance.

He grinned, a very dark and evil grin… the kind of grin that the Grinch had before he stole Christmas.

You see? Age is no barrier to destiny.

​Failure is the Shoe that I Wear. I can't Walk a Step without it.

Knowledge keeps no better than fish.

I was always really drawn to that fantasy world, more than a sci-fi world, in terms of outer space stuff. I think it's so cool.

Neither the adventure of goodness nor the pursuit of righteousness gets headlines.

All businesses tend to pass costs onto customers.

When you're married, it's one person. That's one more than a monk. It's not that different.

Nature is a language - can't you read?

Son, are you happy? I don't mean to pry, but do you dream of Heaven? Have you ever wanted to die?