I can relate to soul, R&B... whatever people want to call me is fine. I just hope it makes them feel something.

Songwriting isn't always something that's directly proportionate to the experience.

Across the board, from my mother to my father to my aunts and uncles, everybody has always given me a lot of love.

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

I grew up working at a record store and listening to vinyl. Even if it's side A and B, there's always this continuity that really turned me on about music.

My favorite time in music is probably 1970-75. Still Bill by Bill Withers, Harvest by Neil Young, John Prine's first album, James Taylor's One Man Dog-I hope I can bring the same sort of spirit I hear on those records.

I wasn't a very good teacher.