In my mind, as long as I did what was right for me, I was cool. But that's not the way it works. You have to think about other people and take their feelings into account.

My first record deal was an independent record deal back in 1995 or early 1996.

I think it's a natural fit, major league baseball and country music.

The way that I am now, I don't want to accept mediocrity. I don't want to accept the easy road.

You have to believe that things can be bigger than what you see in front of you in order to move forward.

Music is also supposed to be fun. On this record, (titled 'III'), I really had the desire again to jump back into some good-time, fun-loving songs.

I enjoy my life very much.