When I was 9 or 10, I used to get all the lead roles because I was the tallest person. But my interest in music soon drew me to country music. I was infatuated with the sound, with the storytelling. I could relate to it. I can't really tell you why. With me, it was just instinctual.

I'm very aware and very conscious of the path I chose in life, and very aware of the path I didn't choose.

I'd like to think you don't stop being creative once you get happy.

In my opinion, the only way to conquer stage fright is to get up on stage and play. Every time you play another show, it gets better and better.

Be good to people. Be good to every single person you come into contact with. My best friends are great musicians. But more than that, they're great people.

In a relationship each person should support the other; they should lift each other up.

I don't think I'd ever make an album of just covers because I love writing my own music.