Man, I've had people for years tell me what I'm doing is ridiculous, and I shouldn't be doing it,

It's pretty cool, people really come out and support South Carolina. They are rabid fans, man, they really enjoy it.

It started as a party trick. And the trick got a little bigger and the people started getting bigger.

He's been a good ambassador for country music for people around the world,

People laugh about that old joke where country music songs are about getting your truck repossessed. Well, I did have my truck repossessed, ... I did leave a good job for a shot at stardom only to end up with a career in retail.

I take my father's advice: Make hay while the sun is still shining. Go host if I get the chance. It helps me hone my skills in that arena.