You know, I can be the happiest man in the world with minimal record success.
— Joe Nichols
The risks are 'How country can you go?' rather than 'How rock can you take it?'
For me, I wanted somebody that got me musically, that understood that I'm an artist and this is who I am. I'm not going to be like another artist on your label, probably - hopefully. I found all those things with the Broken Bow group.
I think every artist would love to just please themselves musically all day long.
You have to believe that things can be bigger than what you see in front of you in order to move forward.
Then when I went to Iraq and saw the strength and character the men and women in our military service exhibit every day and their belief in what they're doing, I knew I wanted to get that on film and share it with everyone. They are my inspiration.
Performing for the Dalai Lama - those are words I never imagined coming out of my mouth.
The passion for doing music, the passion that I have for going out and playing it live - my love for country music is back.
I believe there's things all around us that make you do good things and some that make you do bad things.
I don't think there's anything wrong with singing a song and having fun with it.
I was probably nine or ten the first time I heard there was no Santa Claus.
I enjoy my life very much.
Learning how to relive again on life's terms sure doesn't do much for your confidence. You have to kind of walk in faith that the next step is going to be just a little bit better than the last step.
I think it's a natural fit, major league baseball and country music.
There's been a lot of really cool stuff that's happened to me throughout my career, and I remember everything, but I don't think I savored every moment of it like I should have or like I do now.
My message to kids who bully other kids is: You know it's wrong! What's really going on? Try not to make somebody else's life miserable because you are.
I am a sports fanatic and being able to perform at halftime for the fans of the Steelers and the Jets is such a thrill for me.
You know, I'd like to sit here and blame everybody else for my trouble. I just can't do that. I can't find it in myself to do it.
I want to see success right away. And I want to never give up, never stop.
That's what we need nowadays, is more children that have goals other than being a sports figure or some kind of celebrity.
Sometimes you have to listen to other people, and see what the audiences want. That's what entertaining is about.
I think it is a huge honor to get to go play for the troops who have been working their tails off for several years, some with several tours under their belt.
I think it's really important for people to hear what our men and women in the military have to say.
The Dalai Lama's entire being is about peace and harmony, forgiveness and self-discipline. Those are qualities to be admired. I am really looking forward to meeting His Holiness.
The overall physical demand that Iraq has is pretty amazing. It's 130 degrees, and the soldiers are carrying about 100 pounds of extra gear. It's a pretty rigorous schedule and routine for them.
I would never do anything that makes the perception of country music worse.
I wanted to make a traditional record that had a lot of art and showed my vulnerable side and showed things I'm passionate about.
Stubbornness and ignorance and determination are a very fine line from each other. I'm a very stubborn person, but not so stubborn that I can't learn new things and meet new people, but I have a one-track mind.
The Lord has blessed me more than I deserve.
I think the Lord gives us everything we can handle, nothing more.
Winning the ACM, winning the CMA, my first time on the Opry and having Grammy nominations were all a big deal to me.
I enjoy every minute, because there are going to be a lot of moments in your future that you're going to wish you held onto longer.
It's important that adults get along with each other for the child's sake, and that is our situation.
My previous visits to Australia created fantastic memories, so I'm definitely looking forward to another visit. It is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. I think every person in the entire country is nice. Seriously, I haven't seen or heard of a mean person yet. And they love country music.
I married a woman who's not going to take anything. No slips. She's very accountable, and she holds me very accountable.
My first record deal was an independent record deal back in 1995 or early 1996.
Being an entertainer includes knowing how to connect with an audience.
When people have passion there's nothing they can't do.
If one artist sells five million albums, the tendency is for other artists to say, 'Maybe I should do a little of that, too.' That can be tough to resist.
I recorded the song 'Believers' because I feel the song has a strong and much needed message. We all need encouragement and something to believe in.
When you find great songs, and somehow you get a spark in a little way, it can become brand new.
I believe in angels. I believe in God.
The biggest question I have is if you're a rock singer or a rock 'n' roll band, or if you're a pop singer... if you've made your way in another genre of music and now you want to make a country record, why? That's my question. Why?
I think it says wonders about people that can write an entire album, and put out an entire album of great songs. I mean, the Brad Paisley's, Alan Jackson especially, even Taylor Swift - those people can really pen great stuff.
It's very hard for me to say I'm sorry... but I do.
I'm proud to have so many great friends at country radio who believe in what I do - thanks to all of them.
I can't sing anything other than country!
Everything that's cool that happens, I look at my wife and I say, 'We need to enjoy this moment right here! This is really special!'
We have a good opportunity to be good parents right now.
It's important to show solidarity for a child, no matter what. It's important for a child to be raised in a situation where she sees love, solidarity, commitment and honor.
