I'm proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is - I could be just as proud for half the money

You know, it sounds corny, but I believe in myself. And I work hard.

The biggest deal for me was that all 24 winners are placed on the Billboard CD of the Year, which went out to 500 of the biggest Music Reps in the business, from radio and press to management and booking.

I'm proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is - I could be just as proud for half the money

Married and divorced, three beautiful daughters, two in college. The other one is 16, lives with her mom. I'm 46, I've worked for the Post Office for 18 years, seven facilities in three states.

I know how I like to be treated, so I always start by saying, 'Could you give me a moment of your time, I know you're very busy,' and usually, they will.

As corny as it may sound, my true goal was to crack the Americana market.