The bedrock thing of country music is, it's about storytelling. I feel like I was able to find a niche because I connected to that in some way.

I grew up listening to everything, and when I got signed to a record deal out of Nashville, that was my introduction to what was happening in country music.

I feel that it's nothing if not an incredible privilege to be able to get up on stage and play for people, and I don't ever take it for granted.

In this world, you've a soul for a compass and a heart for a pair of wings.

I don't think you need to dumb down to a child, you merely have to be clear, you know?

As far as feeling freedom in my career now versus five years ago... I think if I feel any more free it's simply because of the experiences that I've had, and the wisdom I've accumulated from that time.

There's two lanes running down this road which ever side your on, accounts for where you want to go or what you're running from.