This is just strictly me wanting to make a record that is the real deal. It is all the stuff that I have learned and know that I remember. It's what I perceive as country music is about.

It is not that I don't like contemporary country music because I do. I love it. I have recorded a lot and have had great success recording records that have not been very traditional country records.

Howie Mandel is the real deal.

True country music is honesty, sincerity, and real life to the hilt.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.

I have learned not to feed the trolls. I just don't respond.