In an exclusive interview with CMTâs Cody Alan, Dustin reveals heâs jealous of Luke Bryan.
âThe man can do no wrong. Heâs like my big brother. Heâs taken me under his wing. Iâm jealous of him filling up stadiums,â he says with a laugh. âThatâs something I want to do. This isnât in a bad way⊠[I] aspire to do that.â
Dustin adds he hopes to turn the jealousy into motivation to accomplish longevity like that of his mentors in country music.
âTo be around as long as Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw and still be on the radio, and, gosh, theyâre in better shape than we are. These are goalsâreal goals. Iâm glad to have influences like that in my life,â he says.
Dustin has already accomplished one goal receiving his first Billboard Music Awards nomination for Top Country Song for âSmall Town Boy.â
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas May 20 on NBC.