Songs like the Buck Owens tune, for example, are very simple and straightforward, and recording it really gave me a chance to get into and get a sense of Buck's personality, a feel for that whole Bakersfield sound.

I've been lucky. I've had this history of having an appeal to more than one type of audience.

I'm really fortunate that I've had some mega hits.

I've always enjoyed playing live onstage.

When the audience leaves, I'd like them to feel positive when they go.

As you know, the business is cyclic with styles. It's no different from clothing styles.

In between that time, I've done book narrating, you know, books on tape for Dove Audio.