I used to play for 200 people and now I'm selling out places that hold 16,000 people. It's a big change, and it's so cool to see people out there screaming the words to songs that I wrote. It just really reassures me that what I'm doing is working, and it really boosts my confidence, as far as on stage as a performer and a writer.

Don't get me wrong, I love my first two albums a lot.

I wouldn't want to bring a kid into this crazy world right now.

I feel like if you turn on country radio, you will find something you'll love because it's so diverse.And that's a great thing.

Country music has always sort of been country music.

I guess if you don't jump, you'll never know if you can fly.

I think the unconditional love you get from an animal, especially a dog, is better than anything else.