Once I made up my mind that music was what I wanted to do, I never looked back.

I put everything in God's hands, asking him to give me strength and understanding. I asked him to help me to be strong for my family and that he would continue to take care of us. One day, shortly after that, I woke up really inspired.

I couldn't write a song to save my life. I wouldn't say that I started to panic, but I was definitely getting frustrated. I couldn't even cross a t or dot an i.

Once I made up my mind that music was what I wanted to do, I never looked back.

I'm living the dream. I've got a big tour bus, an incredible band, a big house, and a family that are all taken care of through my music. I've got a beautiful wife and three beautiful kids.

I want to keep my fan base supplied with a steady chain of music.

There might be some of them that don't care. To me, it's important that my fans know how much I appreciate them.