Music is my way of getting away from everything. It means a lot to me.

Music is my way of getting away from everything. It means a lot to me.

I went to a public high school that had a very small graduating class of 156 students. I lived a relatively normal childhood until I turned probably around 16. Things started to take off career-wise.

I think it is important to grow. Your fans are growing up with you whether you like it or not. You have to keep it fresh and exciting for them. You have to bring something new to the table each time.

The first record I ever listened to was Elvis Presley, and I remember thinking, 'Man this guy is cool!' The swagger he had really helped my confidence, because he really made me think that a white boy could make music like this.

I'd love to direct, I'd love to produce. I'd love to learn all about it, and being around it all the time certainly helps.

Kids are pretty brutal.