There's this idea that somebody's job could be more important than somebody else's, and to me, that's not true.

Before, I was more concerned with getting on the radio, like many young artists.

I love being able to say a quick thanks to the man above for the music and the fact that we're even in this spot. If you'd told me this in college when I was sitting on a stool and playing for enchiladas and tips, I'd have bet everything against it.

I need to recharge creatively, and get off the clock of having to be somewhere just because, and having to keep juggling all these things.

We leaned on family, church, school, friends and sports. That's basically all we had. All those things really shaped my life and shaped me musically. It's why I write the way I do.

I drink a few beers, and I've smoked a little pot. But I'm too health conscious to do it regularly. I run a lot. I don't smoke cigarettes. Pot is the hardest thing I've tried, really.

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