Coming from where I came from, it was unimaginable to ever be wealthy. That was just too far out of my reach.

I think that all people that get to a certain level of their celebrity are brands. I accept that. I don't value it in any personal way. I value it as an element of my work. I'm more pragmatic in that sense. I do get very rattled if I don't get enough normalcy in my life. I like solitude. I can't even write music if I'm not isolated.

I can still hear the words you whispered when you told me I can stay right here forever in your arms from Forever and for Always

I'm always soul searching on a spiritual level.

I love to cook. Very healthy eating. I don't eat meat, fish, or eggs. Nothing that had to die.I think there's something odd about eating another living anything.

It was just like a dream. I could have ended up with an album that's not all that different from anything else coming out of Nashville. Mutt made the difference. He took these songs, my attitude, my creativity, and colored them in a way that is unique.

I'd rather clean my toilet than go to a show-business party.