It doesn't really matter to me what the rest of country is doing. I'm not caught up in trying to make a record that sounds like everybody else. That, to me, is a record label's absolute biggest downfall.

I wanted to make a traditional record that had a lot of art and showed my vulnerable side and showed things I'm passionate about.

For me, I wanted somebody that got me musically, that understood that I'm an artist and this is who I am. I'm not going to be like another artist on your label, probably - hopefully. I found all those things with the Broken Bow group.

Anybody can get lost in themselves.

I was probably nine or ten the first time I heard there was no Santa Claus.

I recorded the song 'Believers' because I feel the song has a strong and much needed message. We all need encouragement and something to believe in.

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