"I defuse everything I can with it. Humor is such a great shield." — Brad Paisley

I take his talent and his passion with me - to the stage of the Opry, to the podium at the CMA Awards, to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, into my own living room. I am the realization of my grandfather's dream. I am a player.

My home town was really great to me. If you've ever watched 'The Andy Griffith Show,' it's like Mayberry.

If I get an idea for a song, I have a melody for it. I'm a musician first. I'm not limited by the fretboard.

You shouldn't listen to my music for political messages.

I love to play. When I'm off, I feel a little lost - like, shouldn't I be on stage somewhere?

I'm of the mindset that God loves everyone.

A hat has to be shaped to a person's face so it fights just right. It has to be done right. If you put my hat on, with my shape, you'd look like an idiot. If the bill is too high or too saggy, you look like a European tourist going to their first country concert.

I don't think I've changed anything in the country format whatsoever. But I'm not worried about it. I've found my place in it.

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I defuse everything I can with it. Humor is such a great shield.