It's good to be proud of your heritage and your culture, but pride can be perverted.

Shane McAnally is a really good friend of mine. He's one of the first guys that really embraced what I was doing with an open mind.

There's no question it's a pride issue.

The most flattering thing I hear is, 'I didn't think I liked country music before I heard your record.'

People aren't there yet in taking pride in the product. We are working to get them there.

A lot of the lessons that are taught in football will promote success in anything you get into after football; for me, it just happens to be music. Being disciplined. Good character. Trying to do the right thing, and working hard.