Songwriting isn't always something that's directly proportionate to the experience.

I think most of the time when people have big disagreements and big misunderstandings, when time lessens that blow it creates a deeper understanding for both people.

I love when people are coming up and they're working hard and you can see that they're really focused on the process to their music. I really dig that. As a musician, it's nice to see people who really care about the process.

Across the board, from my mother to my father to my aunts and uncles, everybody has always given me a lot of love.

I don't know anyone who is a writer who isn't influenced by the relationships in their life.

Country artists have advantages all over the place. The radio support is incredible. The fanbase is rabid, all over.

There's not a whole lot of media interest in me other than just the records that I make.