I always loved LeAnn Rimes and especially Clint Black for his soulfulness. As I've gotten older, my influences have broadened - John Mayer, Michael Buble, Stevie Wonder, Keith Urban, Stevie Ray Vaughn, the Beatles - all of these artists have somehow been a part of my development as a songwriter.

I truly believe that when you've found the one you're searching for, you become a better version of yourself. You're better for it.

My dad said 'When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life,' and I agree with that.

There is a bit of a movement as far as younger people in country music. That is cool because people are saying things like, 'I didn't listen to country music until so-and-so came along.' And I'm like, 'Yeah! Now you know why I love it.

All my band members were old enough to be my dad. It was like this family vibe.

Anyone who tells you they're not nervous playing on the CMAs stage, I'm afraid they're not telling you the whole story.

Anytime I can go fly for a few hours, I go. It's stressful and stress-relieving at the same time.