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've always moved by my heart. I've moved by the spirit of what I feel was right for me next. I always pray and ask God: 'What's the next thing? What am I supposed to do next?

That's kind of the mission statement for the label: to try to do great music that touches people's hearts.

I'm not a goody-two-shoes. I'm just a father with four children.

It's part of the calling to at least do a few songs in the show that give people some hope. There's so much hurt in this world and... music is such a great healing balm and a great way to forget your troubles.

I've had a couple of guys that I've had co-produce records with me through my career, and it's fun to work with a co-producer.

I hate negative songs; I won't sing them. It doesn't matter if it's sold 2 million more albums.