I had some good teachers. One of the greatest teachers I've had is bluegrass music: going back and listening to Bill Monroe's music, the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs. When I was with Ralph Stanley I learned a lot from him.

I don't feel like I've nearly got to the place where I'm ready to even slow down.

I hope you came out to hear some bluegrass music. If you didn't, we're both in the wrong place.

After 'Mosaic,' I think a lot of people didn't know what my next record was going to be. And that's what I love. I just love doing music because I'm not going to follow the patterns and formulas of Music Row.

I just love to have fun with music, and try to find songs that say something that people want to hear.

I had some good teachers. One of the greatest teachers I've had is bluegrass music: going back and listening to Bill Monroe's music, the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs. When I was with Ralph Stanley I learned a lot from him.

I just want to keep playing music and keep recording. I feel like my best days are ahead.