I realized that I wanted to get better in every way. As a person, as a friend, as a songwriter, as a musician, as an artist, record producer, you name it.

I hate my smile. I always have, even in my school pictures when I was a little kid.

Music's supposed to come from the heart. I felt like that if it ever got mechanical, I was going to back away from it.

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.

it's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of wine ... it's summertime!

I love you baby goodnight. There goes my life

The thing that I love, especially after sound check, is when I'm in that stadium alone. It's complete silence. I love that.