If something bothers me, it bothers me for a long time until I find a way to work it out. Music provided me with a means of working things out.

I don't describe myself as a Christian or religious, but I like to think that how I live my life is honest.

I never set out to write songs about the world around me... it just kind of came about as a result of paying more attention to things.

I was mainly influenced by the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, and others like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash.

And I've been walking 'round with memories way too long.

Turn off the TV and start digging around for information that's not from a corporation trying to make money.

I honestly don't listen to a lot of music - I spend so much time working at my own music.