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

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

Our crew guys, it's amazing what they have to go through to make a show happen every night.

You want women to think of you in a sexy manner. It's all part of the business. It drives ticket sales. It's all a part of it.

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.'

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