I think 'Country Girl' is one song that can veer into country or hip-hop or rap. You can listen to it and enjoy the humor and the fun in it.

When I'm writing a song, it's just me and the songwriters. Then when the song is done, there are publishers that hear it, then people in my management, then my wife and my boys and my friends, and if they're all lovin' it, it's kind of withstanding all the criticism I need.

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

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 focus is trying to make great music and putting on great shows, and whatever happens beyond that is a bonus to me.

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.'

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