Just because I don't sing about the normal country themes doesn't mean my songs aren't country. I'd rather sing about having fun.

There's this emotion we all feel of being overwhelmed at times, feeling that you can't get ahead. For me it's self-imposed because I'm so driven and I'm always going from project to project.

One word, that's all you said and something in your voice caused me to turn my head. Your smile just captured me.

First and foremost, I consider myself a songwriter.

I was on one bus with my band and crew for seven years. I didn't come to town with a karaoke tape. I didn't get on a TV show. There were no shortcuts. Anybody who wants to follow my model is welcome to it. You don't want to follow my path.

I have 120 employees on the road every day, and about 30 other employees off the road.

I want there to be a level of respect between everybody.