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.

Singing live is my favorite. When people sing along to your songs, the circle is complete.

I am a huge, huge Ronnie Milsap fan. I have been for a long time.

The stage is my comfort zone, and playing live is what I've always wanted to do. It's why I want to do two hundred dates a year. I wouldn't feel that way if I were nervous onstage.

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

My favorite song depends on the day, what I’m going through, what I’m feeling.

All the people I hung out with were musicians.