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.

I don't keep diaries anymore; They're quite incriminating. I just keep all the dirt road diaries in my head.

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

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.

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

My first memories of music were country music and Ronnie Milsap. Where I grew up, it was what you listened to. And anything else, you were somewhat out of place.

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