I truly believe that music is the most powerful thing we have.

In 21 years there are a lot of ups and downs. There are melancholy times. There are sad times. There are happy times. There are unsure times. There are life lessons.

Me and my band and crew have always lived by the code: 'Work hard, play harder.'

You'd think I'd have been happiest in my life playing music in front of 50,000 people at Gillette Stadium. But let me tell you, it's an odd feeling to feel alone in the spotlight.

I think it is possible to be friends with employees, but there has to be a respect level where you're not taken advantage of, either.

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 live to love and laugh a lot and that's all I need