My dad used to play drums in a country band, and my mom is an incredible singer.

I see a lot of parents now who are really supporting their kids playing music.

I've been getting into different gospel artists; Aretha Franklin is someone I've been listening to a lot of.

I always knew I wanted to be a musician.

I've probably gone a month or two without playing guitar, just because I've gotten so burnt on it touring all year or whatever.

Yeah, touring can get rough some times and draining, but I always have to pinch myself and realize that I'm doing what I love.

I'm not a fast, stream-of-consciousness lyricist at all - I know some guys who are, and if there is one skill I wish I had, it's that.