A lot of country music is sad. I think most art comes out of poverty and hard times. It applies to music. Three chords and the truth - that’s what a country song is. There is a lot of heartache in the world.

The whole house came up and I came up with it... I was just praying to the Lord to take care of me.

I been a long time leaving but I'm going to be a long time gone.

I'm a little prejudiced when it comes to horses. I have always loved them.

When you're singing, you're using extra muscles, and it requires a lot of exercise and breathing. You can't do that if you're a sissy. If I have any fitness advice for people, I'd tell them to sing more. It's good therapy, too.

I'm an old fashioned joint smoker ya know.

I never pretended to have a great voice. It works and I can carry a tune. If you have a good song, that's about all that's required.