I write first for myself as a therapeutic process, to get stuff out and to deal with it.

We just did a few takes of a song and just picked the best one. It was real organic and genuine.

I write the songs, go in and record them, then I listen to everything and decide how it all fits together.

I love Emmylou Harris's version of my song, 'Sweet Old World.' Her intonation is great.

I'm in a contented, loving relationship, but that doesn't mean I'm not struggling with other things that are going on around me in the world.

I'm just like everyone. I like to feel togetherness with someone.

I feel a lot more comfortable being me these days. I'm constantly told that my work is good. A lot of fans and a lot of other artists say my songs and albums mean a lot to them. Isn't that what's important?