Human beings are not designed to be alone. None of God's creatures are.

It's a great feeling to be recognized by your peers. It's an even better feeling to be welcomed and accepted by country radio and its listeners. If desire is any part of this equation, then I'm a contender!

I'd like my writing to be recognized with a Grammy.

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.

All I ever wanted to do was write songs and get on a bus and go play them for people.

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 guess we guess our way through life. How many times do we really know for sure?