Chris Young

I love playing music. There's no way I could do anything else. ”

One of the first records I bought for myself was a Keith Whitley record. I still love the 'L.A. to Miami' album. There were so many things on there - 'Miami, My Amy,' 'Ten Feet Away,' 'Nobody in His Right Mind Would've Left Her.' I can put that album on repeat and listen. ”

Everybody has their favorite sad songs. That's part of what I love so much about country music. Country music is never afraid to go with a sad song. ”

I really love something that's strong vocally and a little more difficult to sing because it's fun. ”

Everybody influences everybody else, in my opinion. There are different trends in music all the time. No matter who starts them, if it's a true trend in the music, it ends up influencing other people as well. ”

I played a funeral convention once. York Casket Company pays well, in case anyone's wondering! ”

My biggest ritual is writing at home more than on the road. I do very little writing on the road. Actually, it's funny to bring this into it, but one thing I always do is have a cup of coffee. I drink the most coffee when I'm writing songs. ”

I grew up loving Vince Gill. That guy sounds just like his record - or better than his record. I've always been such a fan. ”

It's amazing to me how often the answer to making something sound better is to play something less. ”

Finding new books to read and relaxing is what I enjoy when I do have some time to spend on my own. ”