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.

I never sing a song more than twice because my fear of waning excitement for a piece is part of my troubles. I so rely on vibe, energy and emotions that the technical part occurs to me last.

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

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

I was raised in South Alabama in the woods, y'know? I'm country.

It was hard to work and work and work and not get your music played on the radio.

I can't tell you how freeing it is to have my own label. For the first time in my career, I have total control.