It was an actual Christmas tree farm. We had, like, 15 acres. It was really fun as a kid. I also spent my summers at the Jersey Shore, on the bay in Stone Harbor. I walked everywhere barefoot. It was just the most amazing, magical way to grow up.

The drama and the trauma of the relationship you have when you're 16 can mirror the one you have when you're 26. Life repeats itself.

I'm never in the same place for more than, like, three days at a time. Things can change from one minute to the next.

I know that a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania is about the most random place for a country singer to come from, but I had an awesome childhood.

Every single one of the guys that I've written songs about has been tracked down on MySpace by my fans.

You are just too young to believe that everything is not going to be okay.

When I figured out how to work my grill, it was quite a moment. I discovered that summer is a completely different experience when you know how to grill.