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

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

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

I'm a really, really optimistic and really, really positive person. My main thing is, 'Enjoy life. Celebrate life.'

Alcohol is perfect for me to curb the nerves a little bit.

You always have to work to become a better singer, songwriter and performer.