Albums Are Chapters. They're Part Of A

I Always Loved Leann Rimes And Especially Clint Black For His Soulfulness. As I've Gotten Older, My Influences Have Broadened - John Mayer, Michael Buble, Stevie Wonder, Keith Urban, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Beatles - All Of These Artists Have Somehow Been A Part Of My Development As A Songwriter.

Dream As Big As You Want Because They Come True Everyday

When I Was 13 Or 14, I Took Seven Months Off From Touring. I Did A Lot Of Weekend Gigs In Louisiana. We Have Fairs And Festivals Every Weekend. But I Took Seven Months Off. That's When I Really Started Digging Deep. I Wrote A Couple Songs That Year That I Still Play Every Now And Then For People.

My Mom Makes The Best Cajun Stuff. I'm A Big Gumbo Guy. I've Lost A Lot Of My Louisiana Accent, So Now When I Say 'gumbo,' I Feel Like Someone Who's Never Said The Word Before.

Thank You To Country Radio For Believing In Me.