I was influenced a lot by those around me - there was a lot of singing that went on in the cotton fields.

In church I was told that if I so much as smoked a cigarette or tasted alcohol, I’d be damned in hell for all eternity... it didn’t take long for me to start thinking that sounded all wrong... I didn’t cotton to the idea that your religion should be flaunted to other people. Your religion is for you, and is best kept close to your heart.

My doctor tells me I should start slowing it down - but there are more old drunks than there are old doctors so let's all have another round.

I don't think any person has any special knowledge about what God has planned for me and you any more than me and you do.

Three chords and the truth - that's what a country song is.

I use vaporizers a lot. It cuts down on the heat and the smoke. And for a singer that's not a bad idea.

I still probably smoke as much as I ever did!