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

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

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.

Even with all the negativeness of the whole social media thing, I still think it's leaps and bounds more positive.

You can't expect everyone to have the same dedication as you.

The student has his Rome, his whole glowing Italy, within the four walls of his library. He has in his books the ruins of an antique world and the glories of a modern one.

I've got a lot of dreams I want to achieve, and I hope someone can cheer me on as I'll cheer them on in their dreams.

Evolution is unproved and unprovable. We believe it only because the only alternative is special creation, and that is unthinkable.

You can't really trust anybody who doesn't talk a lot, because how would you know what they're thinking?

In case of doubt, decide in favor of what is correct.

I like writing songs. I like the camarderie of the and. I like touring. I love playing bass. And then there's free beer.

You are my creator, but I am your master; Obey!

To say less of yourself than is true is stupidity, not modesty. To pay yourself less than you are worth is cowardice and pusillanimity.

Every child I know who overcame long odds and grew into a responsible adult can point to an adult who stepped into his or her life as a FRIEND, a MENTOR, and a GUIDE.