I have my songs ready in my head, gather the guys, play it and then let them go with it. [The music] finds its way, we do what the music says to do......the song is the producer.

I don't talk about my personal life. But the relationships I've had have usually been with other musicians. It's just easier that way.

I wasn't encouraged to write just stand there and sing and I never thought I was a writer. I always figured if I couldn't write something as good as "He Stopped Loving Her Today," then what's the point?

I have never had a problem letting a record go.Honestly when I'm making them, mixing them Honestly when I'm making them, mixing them.

If you think too much about something, you're not feeling it.

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

The only way to get ahead in the music business these days is to call up all your friends. To pool your resources.