I've learned a lot about my voice, and about things I can do with it. Maybe that's why my sound has become a little more pop.

I'm very much a traditionalist, but I think it's important to know about tradition so that you can evolve the music you are deciding to make.

I hear the word 'tolerance'-tha t some people are trying to teach people to be tolerant of gays. I'm not satisfied with that word. I am gay, and I am not seeking to be 'tolerated'. One tolerates a toothache, rush-hour traffic, an annoying neighbor with a cluttered yard. I am not a negative to be tolerated.

I recruited my dad to be my bass player and fired him on several occasions. He stayed on as a bus driver.

I've saved every dime I've made in my life.

If I wanted to be a pop singer, I would have done that 20 years ago. I love country music.

If I have a hit, then I hope the people who like the hit song go out and buy my album so they can hear it all.