For Will Hoge, the road is his proving ground. That's why he spends 200+ days of the year on the road, testing out tunes and letting the crowd's cheers serve as a barometer for their success. It’s a practice that has paid dividends to this point, earning Hoge a faithful following that he prizes above all else. Never mind if the notes cause critics to swoon or labels to come calling, it's the fans in the stands that drive Hoge to keep driving.