He's written some great songs. I thought that "Blues Man" was a perfect song for me to do as a tribute.

I've had several working-man songs that I like.

You just write about things that happen.

I've had to live with women all my life. I grew up with four older sisters, and I was the baby and the only boy.

To me, songwriting is the backbone of Nashville. Looks can go, fads can go, but a good song lasts forever.

I'm usually just enjoying life.

You have to be tough-skinned and willing to accept criticism, and at the same time, just try to do music that you like and you are proud of and not just whatever you think it's going to take to get you on the radio.