To me, country music has always been the home for a great song.

I didn't think I liked country music. Then I got into Garth Brooks.

I have always been infatuated with country music.

It's more unusual than you'd think. He grew up in Malibu ... not exactly the home of country music.

Sometimes I think we are scared of real country music but a message like what was in that song, that transcends any boundaries, and a great song is a great song, ... I May Hate Myself.

Country music is me, it's what I've grown up with, and it's what I do.