“We'll head to Iraq around December 23rd and stay over there until after New Years, because it's hard for soldiers to get entertainment during the holidays. I'm not doing that so people think I'm doing something great, ... I'm doing that because I know what it's like and I remember being there during Christmas and not having anybody from home. It's a very emotional, roller coaster ride for me when I'm there because there's times when I feel so grateful for what I do (now), and times that I feel guilty for what I'm doing because I'm not working there (as a soldier).”
“It seems like being an independent doesn't hurt you now. I think the times are changing, and I think our fans have realized their decisions in music buying and requesting on the radio have made a difference.”
