When I was a kid, I always wanted to go to Europe, to go to Africa, to go traveling.

I don't even want to call it God. I just want to call it connecting with something that's greater than I am. So that's the biggest thing from Tennessee - the spirit.

I met PJ Harvey when I was in England, and the first thing I want to do when I meet a songwriter I admire is to ask them how do they receive songs.

I must stay true to myself and take my own path all the way.

When I was a kid, I always wanted to go to Europe, to go to Africa, to go traveling.

I mean, roots musicians - we can get old, you know? We can get up there and wear overalls and deliver the songs, we don't have to look any certain way.

As I try to get around with a guitar, a banjo and a suitcase of high heels and dresses, I treasure that little ukulele.