My earliest musical memory was getting to watch my dad play drums in a local band. He's a banker by trade, but a drummer at heart. I remember seeing the guitar player do the solo from "Werewolves of London" with his teeth, and that was the moment that had me hooked.

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 try to aim high and put myself in positions where I'm the least experienced person.

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

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

My first place in Nashville was like Animal House. The whole band lived under one roof, and most nights the jam sessions ended close to sunrise.

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