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.

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?

Music is such a great healing balm and a great way to forget your troubles.

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

When Jack White called and wanted me to do a video and play mandolin with The Raconteurs, I didn't know anything about The Raconteurs at that time.

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