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 think there's something odd about eating another living anything.

I feel like in a way I'm starting over, with everything.

You can't just turn love on and off.

I don't eat meat, fish, or eggs. I was never a big meat-eater, but I've got more energy now. I eat a lot of tofu, and I drink soy shakes with fruit every morning. I always have soybeans, black beans, or chickpeas for lunch or dinner

I'm more private than people realize. I'm not that easy to get to know.

I played a lot of football when I was younger. I'm a good receiver, actually.