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 want women to think of you in a sexy manner. It's all part of the business. It drives ticket sales. It's all a part of it.

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.

Life's up and down from the time you get here to the time you leave.

'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.

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

I'm a big sports fan in general.