[Many of those early relationships remain strong: Anderson's debut disc was co-produced by hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and John Rich of Big & Rich.] I've been writing and working with Jeff and John for five years or more, so it was very natural in the studio, ... I think the whole creative process was different because we all ... know what works for us vocally and musically on stage as well as in the studio. I don't care how great the recording is, if you can't reproduce the sound and energy on stage it's a worthless cause. |
As a new artist you're just hoping people notice you any way possible just so you can get your music to them, ... Then you just hope they dig the music. |
I just don't know how you make people get along, |
I watched my father being slowly crucified by it. |
If that's true and the rate stays like that for another 40 years, there's a good probability that somebody who is active in the credit economy for that period of time might be a victim. But that's not a given. |
Is it for certain that everyone is going to be a victim? The answer is no. |
It could be the make-or-break of getting that job. Obviously, your appearance matters. It helps with your self-esteem. You definitely, definitely want to put your best foot forward. |
It's just been one of those years when so many dreams have come true. |
That's Chicago and back on a gallon, $2.65. |
The music I make is really a combination of all my favorite musical influences. I just wanna make great music that people can feel, not just hear. |
They're a great group of guys. They have a real exciting show, fun, high-energy. |
What they are doing is priceless, |