Country and western is ignored by the intellectuals. They don't look at it as an art form. They think it's just somebody sitting on his couch singing about his life.

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.

Country's hip; it's cool music.

Do excellent work for Christ. So that's my heart. It's always been. And I want to be the best I can be. I want to make a difference in my generation.

When I hear bluegrass today, I hear so many new sounds in it. It's almost like country music in a way.

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.