[Many of those early relationships remain strong: Anderson's debut disc was co-produced by hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and John Rich read more

[Many of those early relationships remain strong: Anderson's debut disc was co-produced by hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and John Rich of Big & Rich.] I've been writing and working with Jeff and John for five years or more, so it was very natural in the studio, ... I think the whole creative process was different because we all ... know what works for us vocally and musically on stage as well as in the studio. I don't care how great the recording is, if you can't reproduce the sound and energy on stage it's a worthless cause.

This may be one of those years in the stock market where you'll want to sell on Memorial Day and read more

This may be one of those years in the stock market where you'll want to sell on Memorial Day and go away until Labor Day.

Quitting for my health was my No. 1 goal. And I started thinking I was blowing money out the window.

Quitting for my health was my No. 1 goal. And I started thinking I was blowing money out the window.

It's the first time this system has been used.

It's the first time this system has been used.

It's my country, and there are good players on that team. They have good hitters and I have to figure read more

It's my country, and there are good players on that team. They have good hitters and I have to figure out how I pitch to them. I can't miss at all versus those guys.

We wanted to keep the speed and stability of a longer ski but make it a lot more maneuverable. It's read more

We wanted to keep the speed and stability of a longer ski but make it a lot more maneuverable. It's just all about the surface area. All of our skis are shorter than most, but they have the same surface area -- and that's what determines the speed and stability, the actual amount of ski on the snow.

Stop the I. When that's all you have to say, it is very tedious and self-promoting.

Stop the I. When that's all you have to say, it is very tedious and self-promoting.

I'm going to go in, keep my mouth shut and just listen to the guys, ... I have to earn read more

I'm going to go in, keep my mouth shut and just listen to the guys, ... I have to earn the respect of my teammates and coaches, and I'm going to do whatever it takes to earn that respect.

I'm pleased overall with what we've done in the spring. We got a good look at some young guys we read more

I'm pleased overall with what we've done in the spring. We got a good look at some young guys we think can really help us. And I really like the fact we have a kicker and punter who've been under the gun.