Country music to me is heartfelt music that speaks to the common man. It is about real life stories with rather simple melodies that the average person can follow. Country music should speak directly and simply about the highs and lows of life. Something that anyone can relate to.

Walk through this world with me, go where I go. Share all your dreams with me, for I love you so.

He stopped loving her today, they placed a wreath upon his door.

The only thing different between sinners and saints is one is forgiven and the other ain't.

There are questions I'm still not wise enough to answer, just wise enough to no longer ask.

I hear some new artists that sound country but the record labels and country radio lean more toward a more rock feel for what gets signed to a label and played on the radio.

Be real about what you do. Stay true to the voice inside you. Don't let the 'business' change what it is you love because the people, the fans, respond to what is heartfelt. They can always tell when a singer is faking it.