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 know, if Kelly Clarkson wants to do country albums because that’s what inspires her, then let her do it. Look at Kanye West or Ludacris ... they aren’t rappin’ and cussin’ like they were on their first few albums, so what does that make them? It’s all in the eye of the beholder and the listener. We all use our outlet to grow ourself.

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

Tangle me up like Grandma's yarn.

I want to be comfortable on TV. If I'm comfortable, they're comfortable watching me. I think nothing's more icky than watching icky on TV.

Anytime I sing the anthem, it is an honor and my heart beats out of my chest.

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