I don't ever worry about whether I'm being true to my country roots. My country roots were adopted. I never worry about what I can do and what I should do. I just do what I want to do.

Like falling stars from the universe we are hurled Down through the long loneliness of the world Until we behold the pain, become the pearl

It's basically a city of songwriters and that's what gives it it's strength, that's what gives it its lasting ability. You've got people making all different kinds of music and that's what attracts me to Nashville as Music City.

If I'm crazy, I'm blissfully so!

Every song that I start to write, I wonder if I'll be able to write it.

I love Chicago, but I didn't think I had enough soul to be a Cubs fan.

When you're just singing a beautiful melody with a story that's true to the heart, you don't need a lot of embellishment.