I think it's important as a player every now and again to play something that's influenced you as an artist just to expose the people to it.

I took a lot of time to open myself up to taking chances musically

So I try not to have any actual expectations for myself for any level of success or failure.

Thats part of the fun, I guess, is having people excited about seeing you and signing autographs and getting to meet fans and things like that.

I think it's important as a player every now and again to play something that's influenced you as an artist just to expose the people to it.

I was introduced to country music around a campfire on a farm.

I miss that sensation of a small achievement feeling like a really big deal.