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" I always want to have the traditional country soul while meeting the new standards of country music. "

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" People out west love country music. "

" I chose to be this guy. It's who I want to be, and it's always been me - just keepin' it country. "

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" I'm a guy who doesn't know the name of the chord, but I know that it sounds good. "

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" It's been so great to have an album people believe in. "

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" I grew up in rural Dixon, CA, and I've been hunting with my father ever since I was a young boy. He taught me how to hunt and shoot, firearm safety, and have respect for the outdoors. "

" As a songwriter, you always look for guys that you can write good with. Show up, have an idea, knock it out of the park. "

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