When the show opens, fans can text to a number we flash up on the screen, and then we do a meet-and-greet with 60 to 80 people every night. It's something I love doing, and I would say that's probably more fans than most artists bring backstage after a show.

A lot of people don't have near the amount of success as I've been blessed to have, and it's all about working hard and hoping that continues.

From my dad I learned to be good to people, to always be honest and straightforward. I learned hard work and perseverance.

It's a good community, country music, because we get the chance to sit down and... me and Tim McGraw spend a lot of time. Me and Kenny Chesney had the opportunity to spend a lot of time together. It's been a lot of great advice through the years.

I think certainly after every show I headline, I will be available to the fans. When I'm headlining a show, I don't walk off stage. I'll walk to the front of the stage and sign hats and shirts and tickets for 15 to 30 minutes, until everyone has everything signed.

A big part of country music is a way of life, at least from my standpoint. That's how I craft my music from my own life experiences.

Alcohol is perfect for me to curb the nerves a little bit.