Theres so many other things to write about than unrequited love.

I think in the world of rock music or whatever it's called - anything outside of Nashville - there's a lot more freedom within that industry to do whatever you want to do.

So few people are truly themselves when they're in the spotlight.

First thing, I throw on some jeans, a T-shirt and my Keds sneakers and make coffee. That is actually my favorite time of day. That is when I do my songwriting, when I am in writing mode.

I can speak for most songwriters - those breakup love songs are so easy to write, as far as the inspiration and all that.

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

I have such a great band. We had played all this material on the road. I just wanted to let it fly.