Simplicity is the key to what I do.

Simplicity is the key to what I do.

I just had to find all my friends that used to be in the business. As I say, the music business didn't die, it just moved to Nashville.

When your past calls, don't answer. It has nothing new to say.

Today we've learned to celebrate mediocrity. Back in the day we had creative artists; today we have created artists.

I grew up with the Grand Ole Opry, Dottie West, Conway Twitty, Buck Owens... not realizing it was influencing me as much as it was.

I just like people. I'll hold a conversation at a gas station. It's not about the fame and the fortune, I just like people.