There's always gonna be guys who are just wonderful singers and probably shouldn't be writing songs. Then there's always gonna be guys who move up the ranks writing. I don't know what's healthier or what's the best thing - probably whatever yields the best songs.

I'm a little drunk on you, and high on summertime.

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

Every night before bed, I rub my wife's feet. She says they're the best foot rubs on Earth.

There's always gonna be guys who are just wonderful singers and probably shouldn't be writing songs. Then there's always gonna be guys who move up the ranks writing. I don't know what's healthier or what's the best thing - probably whatever yields the best songs.

I'm kind of at a point in my career where I can get away with traditional stuff and then get away with some more rocky and pop and edgier stuff, too.

American Idol allowed us to find Carrie Underwood.