I mean, my voice has gotten a little deeper sounding as I've gotten older, I think. I noticed that.

I don't like politics, hypocrites, folks with poodles.

I think I've always approached making albums pretty much the same way. I'm just looking for a mixture of songs and topics that aren't the same thing over and over.

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

I've been a lot of places, and my wife, Denise, she likes a lot of the fancy restaurants. I'm more of a basic eater. I still go into Cracker Barrel. Those are the kind of people who like the kind of music I'm making.

I think every album you have, especially if it's done well, you feel like you're competing with yourself.

Making music is still what keeps a fire going on in me.