The people of Iowa are a rare breed.

I love writing with Colbie [Caillat]. We have something very magical together that's difficult to describe. We're very comfortable with each other, and that's really important for co-writing. I think both of us bring different things to each song.

Inspiration comes from everywhere always. But it's strongest in love and in its absence.

I want to build a treehouse village connected by bridges in the woods by my house so my friends have a place to stay.

I do what works best for me, but it might not work for somebody else.

Because of our situation, God has given us an opportunity to almost transcend our gender, which gives us a vision and sensitivity that other people don't have. They think that being white and male is going to save the world; but life is not The Lion King.

I think every tour stop on the west coast is equally rewarding for me. There is something healing about the air and the light in the west.