Other pop writers like Dan Wilson, Butch Walker and Ricky Reed were also lead singers first. So when I got into the pop world, my priority was asking, "How can I make everyone in the room feel good?" I'll be the pop star of songwriters — I can still go to the grocery store (laughs). So in the pop setup, it's me, another topliner, the artist and the producer creating a bed of music in Logic or Pro Tools. Marriage equality is very important — I don't know if marriage is for me, but I'm really glad I have the right to do it!

Source: Forbes November 21, 2017 19:18 UTC