You have record companies that sign acts that they think are great, and then they never do anything. Acts that they don't think are really going to do much end up having a career. I don't think anyone really knows what it is that drives somebody to get on their computer and want to download a song.

Macon has such a rich musical history - and the state of Georgia, as well.

I'm very particular about the kind of music that I record and sing, and it would be the same way about the kind of movies that I would do.

As a new artist, you come out, and there are so many other new artists. It seems like there's a whole wave of new artists that come along every year. In '05, I was part of the crop. It was a lot harder trying to set myself apart from the rest of the pack.

After my first No. 1 song back in 2006, I worried I may never have another one.

There's a lot of people I'd love to work with at some point, but I think the song has to be the right thing. It has to be the right fit.

It's the only time that I'm ever nervous on stage, is when we're doing live TV. Especially an awards show, because I know you can't fix it.