None of us are classically trained. We're country people who enjoy country music.

We know that there exist Hispanic fans of country music. We see them at our shows. I believe that a bona fide star that comes from this community could have a huge career.

He wanted to find out what's going on in country music and what's going on with us.

All we need is a hero, somebody the Hispanic community would relate to and who wants to play country music and get a song on country radio.

We're expecting people from across the country and even from Europe. Country music is on the upswing again, and everyone wants to learn the latest dances.

Country music has been here forever, but for years a lot of people who listened to country music were ashamed to admit it. What I really think started it booming was Ray Charles and his hit I Can't Stop Loving You.