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.

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

Childhood didn't have a big influence on me, really - in fact I spent most of it plotting how to escape.