I just don't know how you make people get along,

Is it for certain that everyone is going to be a victim? The answer is no.

It's just been one of those years when so many dreams have come true.

It could be the make-or-break of getting that job. Obviously, your appearance matters. It helps with your self-esteem. You definitely, definitely want to put your best foot forward.

[Many of those early relationships remain strong: Anderson's debut disc was co-produced by hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and John Rich of Big & Rich.] I've been writing and working with Jeff and John for five years or more, so it was very natural in the studio, ... I think the whole creative process was different because we all ... know what works for us vocally and musically on stage as well as in the studio. I don't care how great the recording is, if you can't reproduce the sound and energy on stage it's a worthless cause.

As a new artist you're just hoping people notice you any way possible just so you can get your music to them, ... Then you just hope they dig the music.