I definitely think that with music my favorite thing about Nashville is that it's a music hub that accepts and allows all genres to be present, and I think there's been a kind of fusing of genres lately that for me makes me really happy and excited.

I just know that I'm a fan of all different kinds of genres. You're supposed to be free doing music, and that's how I feel.

As long as my music is real, it's no limit to how many ears I can grab.

I've always felt music is the only way to give an instantaneous moment the feel of slow motion. To romanticise it and glorify it and give it a soundtrack and a rhythm.

My definition of country music is really pretty simple. It's when someone sings about their life and what they know, from an authentic place.

I really believe we in the music industry can work together to find a way to bond technology with integrity and just really hope we can teach the younger generation the value of investment in music rather than the ephemeral consumption of it.