I've pretty much run the circle of labels and dealing with that whole kind of battle, because you're the one creating the music, but you're not the final say. That's always been hard.

The world has changed a lot since I started making records.I used to go into a studio and there were songs there, chosen for me to see if I liked them. I wasn't encouraged to write.

I can find some way to make poetry out of my life's experiences.

I don't think I've ever put it in words before. But daddy took a gun and ended his life and took momma's with him.

I don't like modern country music. It's not what I'm into, is all. I'm old-school.

My band can tell you, I'd rather do anything than rehearse.

I love being a gypsy and getting on the bus with the band making sounds for the people who love and enjoy a night of Americana and good times.