I love when people are coming up and they're working hard and you can see that they're really focused on the process to their music. I really dig that. As a musician, it's nice to see people who really care about the process.

I'm not a mass-appeal artist.

I'm always flattered and honored when people cover my music or sing my songs, no matter where it is.

I'm not afraid to be bluntly honest in my songs, even if it means I'm discovering things about myself that I'd rather not.

Country artists have advantages all over the place. The radio support is incredible. The fanbase is rabid, all over.

I think most of the time when people have big disagreements and big misunderstandings, when time lessens that blow it creates a deeper understanding for both people.

We all need a place that we can go, And feel over the rainbow