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Dylan Schneider鈥檚 been writing songs since he was 12.

At 24, the country singer has learned a lot about writing, which is informed by learning about himself.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a constant change,鈥� Schneider says. 鈥淚鈥檓 always trying to move forward with my music.鈥�

Schneider is part of the inaugural Boots in the Park in sa国际传媒官网网页入口. The event takes place from 1-10 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Balloon Fiesta Park.

The lineup features Schneider, Thomas Rhett, Chris Young, Chris Janson, Kameron Marlowe and Leaving Austin.

Schneider released the EP, 鈥淏ad Decisions鈥� on April 26 and he is already back in the studio working on new music in Nashville, Tennessee.

鈥淚t鈥檚 been really cool to watch the last couple of weeks move along in the studio,鈥� he says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 huge for me. I can鈥檛 wait to put some more stuff out.鈥�

Schneider has learned a lot in the more than a decade as a songwriter.

鈥淔or one, there鈥檚 a lot more understanding about what I鈥檓 singing and talking about,鈥� he says. 鈥淚鈥檝e found a good group of people that I feel comfortable writing with. They understand what I鈥檓 trying to say. The most important thing is to find those people and create that bond. It鈥檚 really important.鈥�

The single, 鈥淒addy Drinks Whiskey,鈥� is one of his most personal songs to date.

鈥淚 had to write the song with people I knew and trusted,鈥� he says. 鈥淲e wrote that song and I don鈥檛 think I was ready to put it out. We gave it some time and eventually I was comfortable enough for it to be ready for the world.鈥�

Schneider also uses the songwriting process as a form of therapy for himself.

He says by opening up the doors and allowing his feelings to flow, really makes a difference with his mental health.

鈥淚鈥檝e written plenty of break-up songs,鈥� he says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 therapeutic. The songs that involve family matters are always the hardest. You know you have to share those stories with the right people.鈥�

While Schneider always writes from an honest and introspective place, he never realized the impact it would have on listeners.

鈥淚 was talking to Joel Madden from Good Charlotte recently on a podcast,鈥� he says. 鈥淲e were both talking about the fact that we don鈥檛 realize how much we are helping other people with music. A lot of people don鈥檛 have the ability to talk about these things.鈥�

With a catalog of music that continues to grow, Schneider admits that it can be difficult to put together a set list.

鈥淚 want to play everything,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 have some favorites that aren鈥檛 massive hits. Then there are the songs that I have to play. Then I have to think about the new songs that I want to get in there. It鈥檚 like putting a puzzle together. And I want to have some flow of emotion in there as well. The set can get a little rowdy, and it鈥檚 nice to have those slow songs in the middle to make the energy ebb and flow.鈥�

While Schneider gives his all for each performance, he enjoys meeting the fans after the show.

Before he goes out for the meet and greets, he will take some time for himself.

鈥淚 will run backstage and change my shirt,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 then sit down for a minute and try to soak in all of the energy I just witnessed. I鈥檓 someone who always critiques myself, and I have to find a moment of reflection through this process.鈥�