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 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.

'Tailgate Blues' is kind of a lyrical masterpiece of a country song.

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.

If there are people out by the bus, I'll come off the bus and sign autographs, too. I always want to be accessible. I always tell my fans, 'If I ever get on the bus and don't come off, it's because I'm under the weather or I'm really tired.'

When you get performance slots for award shows - that's a big deal for me.

My dad is very successful in his business. He's always been big in having hobbies and having little ways to get away. He always made time for hunting and fishing. He always encouraged me to do it.