Extraordinary accomplishments are only achieved when we are able to overcome extraordinary challenges.
I've learned to never underestimate the impossible.
It's always a pleasure to perform for people who love country music. And Australians definitely fall into that category. Each time I go back, I learn something new about the country, and I get to see some of the most beautiful places on the planet.
It doesn't really matter to me what the rest of country is doing. I'm not caught up in trying to make a record that sounds like everybody else. That, to me, is a record label's absolute biggest downfall.
I love Halloween, trick or treating and decorating the house. And I love Thanksgiving, because of the football and the fall weather. And of course, I love Christmas - that's my favorite of all!
The way that I am now, I don't want to accept mediocrity. I don't want to accept the easy road.
I think the Lord gives us everything we can handle, nothing more.
Never let your small business make you small-minded.
But I loved making Eat Pray Love, and I loved working with Julia Roberts.
I don't see myself as legendary. If you want a legend, talk about someone like Duke Kahanamoku.
In order to get to a healthier and more productive place, we need to give up our fear of conflict, turmoil and resistance.