When I was younger, I thought about retiring.

My dad was always my manager as far as I was concerned, even when I had another manager. At times he let me go with someone else who he thought could take me to another level when he couldn't, and he was right. But they were in it for another reason. He was in it because he wanted to see me succeed no matter what, and he made decisions based on being a dad as opposed to a manager.

The best thing is being able to perform in front of people and to express my feelings, whatever they may be at the time. Just to be able to make the world a happier place to be.

Elvis was a big influence to my music, but Loretta Lynn was, as well.

The world says they'll never make it, love says they will.

You know, as any parent will say, you know, life happens.

I don't think I was really addicted. I used it as a party tool.