I try to make an album that reflects what I love about country music. It's not just all about happy parties all the time. There are some sad songs.

I mean, the last thing I want to do is be involved in politics.

When I was 13, I was just figuring out how to play 'Eruption,' poorly, by Eddie Van Halen.

I like big shows, a lot of volume and a lot of energy. I love electric instruments. But I do love mixing those with bluegrass instruments and cranking those up, too, with a little bit of that rock energy.

My dad and grandpa were in the army and as a country singer you're constantly playing at military bases all across the country and meeting soldiers and their families and hearing their stories.

I'm a member of the George Jones fan club, and I'm a member of U2's fan club.

I try to make an album that reflects what I love about country music. It's not just all about happy parties all the time. There are some sad songs.