 He teamed up with other country music artists and began performing with John Rich and the MuzikMafia around Nashville.He wrote with his friend from the band Trailer Choir Vinny Hickerson and eventually, they started their own writers' group.In 2007 he began Armed Forces Entertainment tours of the Middle East, scores of benefit appearances on behalf of his fellow veterans, and constant roadwork in support of his acclaimed, self-titled debut album.