Cole Swindell

Life ain't about just 'Chillin' It.' I've learned that.

That's why I've always loved country music. Whether it's sad, pumps you up, or it's breakup songs, it's all real-life things.

I know how music makes me feel; I know how it affects my life.

Having Dierks Bentley on a song is one of the coolest things I've ever gotten to experience. For one, him agreeing to do a song with me but two, getting to share that moment in the studio.

I want people to know that I am having fun. That's the biggest compliment I can get is when people tell me I'm having a blast out there - if they only knew. I'm having the time of my life every night.

When I say I'm living the dream, I honestly don't know how it can get any better.

It's just crazy to have a dream - have a plan - and then it all just kind of comes true. To me, that proves that you have to have a vision first.

Taking care of the people who take care of you - that's how I was raised and how I like to do things.

I was a business major, but the more I played music and the more I got into songwriting, I realized this is what I loved, but I kept asking myself, 'Is this what I'm supposed to do - move to Nashville?'

Country's more than about what the music sounds like. It's what you're saying and who you are as a person.

I always say I broke my mom's heart when I left. I don't know if that's what any mom wants for her kid, just thinking about how hard it is trying to make it in this business.

I know how fortunate I am and my family are to be healthy.