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.

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

I dig and plough at your command, ' I replied, 'but you will not tell me how to shit.

Never give up on a dream because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.

I'm naturally an optimist, but my basis for hope is rooted in my understanding of human nature.

He may not be in a class all by himself, but it don't take long to call the roll.

It is painful to reflect upon your failures knowing that you alone caused them.

I called a company and asked to speak to Bob. The person who answered said, "Bob is on vacation. Would you like to hold?

We can't always do what we think we have to do. So when there's nothing else you can do, you wait... No matter what... pressure... you might feel.

The reality is the stakes are very high. If your industry is targeted or your company is sued in a class action, your legal costs will soar.

An artist should not fall in love with another artist.

Village reform is not merely cleaning the roads, constructing schools and worshipping monasteries. It is not mere celebration of festivals.