I'd like my writing to be recognized with a Grammy.

If I wanted to be a pop singer, I would have done that 20 years ago. I love country music.

I'd like my writing to be recognized with a Grammy.

It's a great feeling to be recognized by your peers. It's an even better feeling to be welcomed and accepted by country radio and its listeners. If desire is any part of this equation, then I'm a contender!

I wish I had a great relationship with my mother.

I grew up in a very modest house. We were poor-we lived on the poverty level. We all got jobs as young kids.

All I ever wanted to do was write songs and get on a bus and go play them for people.