Playing the Opry, when I get the opportunity - it's one of the coolest honors for any musician in any genre, but especially for a country musician.

Things just always seem to lead to the logical next step.

Playing the Opry, when I get the opportunity - it's one of the coolest honors for any musician in any genre, but especially for a country musician.

I would say, my influences go back a little further than some folks. I think what your influences are can certainly help you. It's like a tree with really deep roots; the firmer they're planted in the ground, the better foundation you have to build upon.

Things have always happened better for me than I could plan them to.

My best friend from college engineered my record. He and I keep in touch on just a purely one-music-fan-to-another basis.

I'm really lucky to have some super-talented friends.