One of the things that I think is such a constant in country music is that the song is so much a story. I believe it is supposed to be based around a story.

Country has been a wonderful outlet for me.

After so many changes, I realized I'd better cling to my own family and to what I've got right here.

I think it's going to take my whole life to sort of get people to know what my perspective is.

For some reason, the concept of writing with swing chords was intimidating.

Ive been playing swing chords for a long time.

My mother was really into big band. It was played in the house all the time.