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

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

I always want to have a personal relationship with everybody that works for me.

'Tailgate Blues' is kind of a lyrical masterpiece of a country song.

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

My dad is very successful in his business. He's always been big in having hobbies and having little ways to get away. He always made time for hunting and fishing. He always encouraged me to do it.