Horses teach you patience and how to do things the right way so you can get the right result.

Beyond hoping that someone will like one of my songs, I don't think about how a song will be received. I just hope that, when somebody hears one of my songs, they'll want to hear it again.

I don't ever try to anticipate my audience. I just write the songs I want to write, and hope people like 'em.

That's right, you're not from Texas. But Texas wants you anyways.

I don't know what it is about the shower that generates creative thoughts. Maybe it's the hot water. Maybe it's being unencumbered even by the restriction of clothing.

When you have a solid upbringing and a strong sense of place, that sustains you. My sense of home never leaves me.

It's really a lot easier to write about things that are problematic. Who wants to hear how happy you are?