Just really, really believe in what you're trying to do. Don't let people alter that. Let people advise you and lead you down paths to make smart business decisions. But trust your instinct and trust that overwhelming drive that made you put all your dreams and everything on the line.

Even with all the negativeness of the whole social media thing, I still think it's leaps and bounds more positive.

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

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.

Every day I wake up and I lay in bed counting my blessings and saying my prayers for how fortunate I am to have great fans and health and family.

It's pretty cool to see how far music can take you.

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