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.

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

There's always gonna be guys who are just wonderful singers and probably shouldn't be writing songs. Then there's always gonna be guys who move up the ranks writing. I don't know what's healthier or what's the best thing - probably whatever yields the best songs.

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

If there are people out by the bus, I'll come off the bus and sign autographs, too. I always want to be accessible. I always tell my fans, 'If I ever get on the bus and don't come off, it's because I'm under the weather or I'm really tired.'

I wouldn’t necessarily say she is a country artist. I mean, obviously Taylor Swift started in country, but she morphed into somewhat of a cultural icon, so, who am I to judge what she is?

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