I think I've always approached making albums pretty much the same way. I'm just looking for a mixture of songs and topics that aren't the same thing over and over.

I've had several working-man songs that I like.

I've had to live with women all my life. I grew up with four older sisters, and I was the baby and the only boy.

I'm hooked on my baby's love, there ain't nothing in the jug this strong.

Probably some of the songs I never even really listened to the lyrics. Half of them I'd hear off the radio and was probably singing the wrong words and didn't even know it.

Pour me something tall and strong, make it a Hurricane before I go insane. It's only half past twelve but I don't care, it's 5 O'clock somewhere.

To me, songwriting is the backbone of Nashville. Looks can go, fads can go, but a good song lasts forever.