Kid Rock Says He Doesn't Have The Energy To Become A Full-Time Country Star

6/20/2011 11:36 PM ET

(RTTNews) - Kid Rock says that, while he appreciates country music and notes its influences on his own music, he doesn't believe he would ever do a full-on country album.

The reason? He is too lazy.
"The artists have to do so much stuff in country, and I'm a lazy butt. I don't want to have to sign autographs and go talk to radio about your single," the rap-rocker candidly admitted to TheBoot.com.
He adds that, despite their preconceptions of him, many country fans soon warmed to his music and personality.
"I think people are more surprised that they like me when they meet me. I came down here [Nashville] with an open heart, and I've had people tell me, 'I was surprised that I like you.'"
Kid currently has a genre crossover hit, "Collide," with Sheryl Crow - another rocker who dabbles in country music.