I am a sports fanatic and being able to perform at halftime for the fans of the Steelers and the Jets is such a thrill for me.

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

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 need to find a church on Sunday. I need to say 'please' and 'thank you,' 'yes sir' and 'no ma'am.' Do the little things because that's part of being an adult.

When you find great songs, and somehow you get a spark in a little way, it can become brand new.

The biggest question I have is if you're a rock singer or a rock 'n' roll band, or if you're a pop singer if you've made your way in another genre of music and now you want to make a country record, why? That's my question. Why?

I'm proud to have so many great friends at country radio who believe in what I do - thanks to all of them.