My path is exactly where I want it to be. I'm doing my thing. I'm getting better with every album.

When you get performance slots for award shows - that's a big deal for me.

I think certainly after every show I headline, I will be available to the fans. When I'm headlining a show, I don't walk off stage. I'll walk to the front of the stage and sign hats and shirts and tickets for 15 to 30 minutes, until everyone has everything signed.

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.

From my dad I learned to be good to people, to always be honest and straightforward. I learned hard work and perseverance.

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.

Even with all the negativeness of the whole social media thing, I still think it's leaps and bounds more positive.