"A lot of people say the human spirit is stronger than diagnosis or prognosis � I still believe that," he tells Radio.com. "I refuse to buy into the concept that because I had MS that my life would be less fulfilling."

We spoke with Walker about his foundation, his battle with MS, and when we can expect new very "contemporary" music from him. "It's as new and fresh as 'What's It to You' was back then," he touted.

Radio.com: You were honored last night for Can Do MS's 28th Annual Autumn Benefit. Can you tell us what made you decide to start your foundation, Band Against MS?

Clay Walker: Being honored was a surprise and I feel honored that they selected me. Can Do has a lot of the same philosophy and the same mission that we do with our charity, Band Against MS. I was asked a question the other day that really allowed me to define the essence of MS. The question I was asked was, "What about MS is it that might surprise people, who don't know anything about MS?" I'd never been asked that question and my answer was people cannot imagine how hard it is, how difficult it is just to walk. To do the simplest task. A lot of us, like myself, make it look pretty normal. It is a huge struggle because you literally have to think about making your legs move.

If you're not in a wheelchair people don't see that struggle. That's why Can Do, in my opinion is a much needed organization. They have several programs based within their charity which are designed to empower people to move and to learn how to live again. And learn how to live with power with MS. Most people who have MS and are not doing very well and feel defeated. The ones who are not defeated are battling it every single day. MS does not come with a manual. I feel that organizations like Can Do are providing crucial information for people that struggle with the disease every day. I'm honored to be part of their cause.

Radio.com: At 26 you were diagnosed with MS and your doctor gave you a death sentence. What has kept you pursuing music despite all that?

Clay Walker: A lot of people say the human spirit is stronger than diagnosis or prognosis. I still believe that. The most important thing I feel a person is born with is the will to live. We're all born with that. I refuse to buy into the concept that because I had MS that my life would be less fulfilling. Your life can be even more fulfilling because you now have a cause. We all have a cause, it just takes some of us a long time to find it. Those who have MS are more acutely aware of it.

Radio.com: How has your battle with MS filtered into your music? Have you written any songs about your struggle?