The evolution of the music is what allows it to survive.

There's just a lot of people that hold on to what country means to them. I love fiddle, I love steel, but I don't think it should be a rule that it has to be used in every song. I think that's not what defines or makes country music.

As far as writing, it's grown because I've really grown comfortable with who I am.

I've always made music that was representative of real life.

I'm not a guy who can go in and go, "Hey, are we doing right or wrong?" I just do it. And whatever it is, it is.

When I feel like every day when I get up I'm writing songs, that's the time to make a record.

Bob Seger was a huge inspiration.