After Atlantic closed its Nashville division in 2001, he signed to the independent Broken Bow Records and released three studio albums: I Love It, My Kind of Livin' and Little Bit of Life, released in 2003, 2005 and 2006 respectively.

He also released a greatest hits album in 2007 on Broken Bow before leaving the label.

In 2008, he signed to BNA Records and released That's Why, which was re-issued in 2009 with three tracks changed.

My Kind of Livin' is also his best-selling and highest-charting album, having peaked at number 7 on Top Country Albums and been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Six more of his singles have reached Top Ten on the country singles charts as well: "Almost Home", "Redneck Yacht Club" (certified gold by the RIAA), "Little Bit of Life", "International Harvester", "Love Remembers" and "Bonfire".