I grew up in east Tennessee, and everybody knew everybody's business.

I was on one bus with my band and crew for seven years. I didn't come to town with a karaoke tape. I didn't get on a TV show. There were no shortcuts. Anybody who wants to follow my model is welcome to it. You don't want to follow my path.

I have 120 employees on the road every day, and about 30 other employees off the road.

We call it drunk philosophy. You have a few beers and you become a lot smarter.

I can stay on my boat for a few weeks if I have a guitar and a girl and a Bob Marley CD. After that, I've got to move around.

Don't blink. You just might miss your babies growing like mine did. Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your 'better half' Of fifty years is there in bed. And you're praying God takes you instead. Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think So don't blink.

I can say that I don't see myself with the foot on the gas pedal as hard as it's been down for 16 years.