A guy called Arthur Brown... was a big influence of mine... and also Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull.

Nat King Cole was a really big influence.

Elvis was a big influence to my music, but Loretta Lynn was, as well.

Sergio Leone was a big influence on me because of the spaghetti westerns.

As far as heroes thorough the years, I'd say definitely Alabama and Randy Owen, Conway Twitty was a big influence of mine, George Strait, Lionel Richie.

Music is a big influence in my work and sometimes drives the energy of where I want to go.