It doesn't matter how good you are as a band or how good your music may be; if the fans aren't supporting it and buying your music, it's hard to make it.

My kids are now the most popular kids in their school.

I'm not ashamed of selling millions of records. I'm very fortunate to be in that position.

When I got into music, I wanted to learn guitar just enough to be able to write songs. I wanted to be able to express myself.

I was always in bands before, but on 'American Idol,' it was about getting my voice out there. It was always my goal, though, to get a band together again.

For me, I want my kids to find their way. If they're interested in something, I want them to try it out.

I don't want to be that parent that puts my kids into what I think they should be in, you know what I mean?