The issues that matter to me are the social safety nets for people, health care, middle-class concerns. We need to take care of the middle class and the poor in our country.

We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere.

I mean, I grew up riding. I can't ever remember not being able to ride or rope and all that stuff. It was part of my life growing up, so it was fun for me.

I still got a few more dances with the devil...

I love producing. I have been producing some acts and starting a label.

I let down my guard and my heart was as good as gone.

I'm coming up on 40 next year, and after making so many records and doing music for so long, I'm looking for a change and a different perspective. And every now and then, I think I have something I want to say.