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

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.

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

Shoes are like society. Once in awhile they have to replace the worn out souls.

A flower blooms with all of her power and love to give you joy and to beautify this world. Is she conscious, unconscious, or super conscious?

Lifting your eyes from the things of this world is an activity that must begin WHERE YOU ARE.

Love is metaphysical gravity.

The value of achievement lies in the achieving.

Remember that happiness is a way of travel, it's not a destination.

God, as some cynic has said, is always on the side which has the best football coach.

But Maastricht was not the end of history. It was a first step towards a Europe of growth, of employment, a social Europe. That was the vision of Francois Mitterrand. We are far from that now.

I'm very much a homebody so once I have my home set up how I want it, that's my zen, my comfy little nest where I drink my wine and watch my Netflix.

She was like a crinkled poppy; with the desire to drink dry dust.