It wasn’t a big plan where we were scheming behind the scenes. There was a special feeling and the song had that something, whatever that is… but we didn’t want to jinx it. I’ll be the first to tell you that I don’t know what a hit is. The song came so quick and it felt so right and easy and we did it. It’s ebbed and flowed over the years, because you grow as a man, but with the song, I didn’t pull any influence from anywhere except the stuff that I loved. I’ve always taken a sense of pride in trying to be me and trying to find my sound. I hate to compare myself to anybody so I won’t do that. “I was in a ’70s head space whenever we wrote it maybe a Hank Jr or Waylon sound. Of the song itself, the singer says it definitely stems from his influence. It’s all about being thankful to the ones who have gotten me there. If this is how it feels to have a number one song, it feels pretty good. “I’ve never dealt with anything like this before. I remember ‘Truck Yeah’ taking off quick, but that was on a major recording artist,” he said in referring to his composition, which was a single for Tim McGraw in 2012. He admitted that he has nothing to base this success on. I just put a song on TuneCore, iTunes and all the digital outlets to keep the ball rolling, with no record deal.”Ħ15 Spotlight: Chris Janson’s ‘Better I Don’t’ Follows Tim McGraw Success “I’m not the kind of guy who pays a lot of attention to stuff like that, but all of a sudden, people started calling me and Kelly going ‘This is blowing up.’ She was telling me all about it and I just thought ‘What is happening?’ You got to understand.

Janson says the term “Blown Away” was an understatement to describe his emotions. I couldn’t be more humbled and thankful.”Īs soon as the single hit the Bones show, the interest began to grow, with listeners going to their computers. We’re watching what all is happening with shock, awe and amazement. It feels like the sound I’ve always wanted to make. We wrote a fun song that I love, and that I’m proud of.

Then, what Bobby Bones did for us was such a gift and out of the blue. We’re not going to wait around on anybody. This was her brain child of me getting out something for the summer. She just has such a good business mind behind her and she’s such a great motivator. Sometimes, I focus better when I’m just writing and singing songs. Along with that, there’s my wife, she really spearheaded this whole idea.

I pray for blessings for my family and just a good livelihood - and to bless my songs and those that are in my life. “He’s my friend and the one that blesses me.

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