Heart Life Music is a love letter to the journey: all the places Ive gone and how we got here. This book takes you on the ride.

Knoxville. Moscow. Myrtle Beach. The Virgin Islands. Plentywood, Montana. Holmdel, New Jersey. Key West. New England. The Road. No Shoes Nation. Beyond.

Weve had a lot of fun, a bunch of challenges, a few moments of wondering what the hell?and more love than any artist deserves. Youre gonna meet so many people, some youd never expect to see crossing my path, whether its the Wailers, Willie Nelson, John Madden, or Grace Potter. Maybe you wont be surprised at all. I just know this: A whole lot has happened.

For anyone whos found a piece of your life in any of my songs, this is for you. Open a cold drink, get out on your deck or your boat or wherever your happy space is, jump in, and live them along with me.

And if youve got dreams, whatever they are, know they dont always come easy. But if you believe, do the hard work, and keep coming back, youd be amazed at what can happen. Im a pretty average guy, so look at thisknow you might could do it, too.

Its been a helluva trip around the sun.