Nothing like seeing the genesis of the relationship between an instrument and a child..

My father's record collection was all country. That's how I was exposed to it..

Since I was a kid I just wanted to be in Nashville..

I think it took me a while to convince Nashville that what I do is genuine and my heart's in the right place, and I love country music..

And now you've lost the only thing that ever made you feel alive..

I make no apologies for being a huge fan of radio songs..

There's no soul in perfection..

I think there's just so many people in the world that don't feel understood, and when you hear a song and you go, 'Oh, that song understands me,' tha….

I think the industry is oblivious to the fact that most people listen to all kinds of stuff. I personally don't know of anyone who listens to only on….

There are certain songs that are sacred. People want to hear them just as they are in their head; they don't want you messing around with them. And t….

It's something I've always loved doing. I'm not one of the artists who comes in and just does my bit. I'm there every second of every day. That's my ….

I think everybody has different priorities in their life. People live their lives differently. People become famous through all sorts of different re….

Someone said one time, 'If your marriage isn't your priority, you're not married,' and I thought, for me that's so true. So as long as I keep her as ….

Being with my family is very important to me, and touring is very important to me, too, because it's who I am. It's what I do..

I always wish I'd had more mentors, better mentors, wiser mentors, people who were proper professional working musicians to guide me as I was coming ….

I don't swear much; I've taken those words out of my vocabulary, and having kids, you have to have two sets of language!.

I've never wanted to name an album from a song title if I could avoid it because I like it to be a body of work..

Sometimes I just cry at random stuff!.

I'm a little more comfortable in that role. I love being in the studio..

When you put your arms around me, You let me know there's nothing in this world I can't do.

A song like 'Once in a Lifetime' is inspired by my marriage - it's a good, life-changing happening in my life. I think when you find your once-in-a-l….