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.

I would like to be a heart surgeon or brain surgeon... something with that knowledge and the ability to save a life would be pretty cool. I wasn't that good in science class, though.

That's gotta be the one remaining constant - jeans have gotta be tight, baby.

I always want to make an album that lets people immerse in it, kind of like you get caught up in a good movie.

Early in my songwriting career, when I was learning a lot about writing songs, I'd force myself to sit down until I came up with something.

You always have to work to become a better singer, songwriter and performer.

'Dirt Road Diaries,' in my mind, is a perfect country guy song. It speaks to the hard-working guy, and I'm excited for the fans to hear that one.