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That's why I've always loved country music. Whether it's sad, pumps you up, or it's breakup songs, it's all real-life things.
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When I left college, it broke my mom's heart, but I knew I had to be in Nashville. I knew that was the place you had to be in to become a better songwriter, and that's what I wanted to move there for and to ultimately get a record deal.
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I know that a lot of our troops like country music. I would love to do anything I could to just help them out.
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You don't have a voice yet when you first come out. So even though I knew I had some deeper songs, my first album had to be about the tempo and the fun.
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The power of music is real.
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I've been able to experience so many things since I've had my record deal.
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I want to do this for a long time; I want people to be saying, 'What is he doing still playing in clubs?'
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For me, that first album, there was a lot of fun stuff.
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I'm just glad to be singing songs that touch people.
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I was a business major, but the more I played music and the more I got into songwriting, I realized this is what I loved, but I kept asking myself, 'Is this what I'm supposed to do - move to Nashville?'
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I want people to know that I'm not just 'Chillin' It.' I'm a real person. There's heartbreak and trials, and I hope I put that in my music.
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Country's more than about what the music sounds like. It's what you're saying and who you are as a person.
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I've had the chance to meet families with children who are sick, and it's heartbreaking.
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We wouldn't be where we are without people loving our music.
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To do what I love every day and have the support of the fans, it does not happen like this all the time, so it is important to be thankful... I know it doesn't last forever, and we have to get it while we can.
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I've stopped questioning things and how things work.
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When you find what you love, and you find people that will support you, you're living the dream whatever you do.
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This album means a lot to me, and partnering with Cracker Barrel to have it in their stores is very exciting. I am a big fan of the brand, so it was a natural fit to team up with them to have 'You Should Be Here' in its stores nationwide.
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The fans are always wanting new music, and with as much as I love to write, I might as well give them the music while I've got it.
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It matters if people believe you or not.
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I always say I broke my mom's heart when I left. I don't know if that's what any mom wants for her kid, just thinking about how hard it is trying to make it in this business.
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Life ain't about just 'Chillin' It.' I've learned that.
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Growing up, all I did was play sports. I always loved music, but I never even thought I'd be on stage one day.
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If an artist can take two minutes to tweet a fan and make his or her day, why wouldn't they take advantage of that?