I always look back to awards shows and think about being a kid watching them.

'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.

From my dad I learned to be good to people, to always be honest and straightforward. I learned hard work and perseverance.

Tangle me up like Grandma's yarn.

I am just what I am, I'm just what you see. So I'll make it easy, I'll stay me.

Our crew guys, it's amazing what they have to go through to make a show happen every night.

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.