Alison Krauss is definitely my favorite singer that's ever lived. I've never heard anyone like her.

Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.

Even on the most serious ballads, I'll throw in a tongue-in-cheek remark.

Anytime you do something from the heart, people just know it.

You can't kill it with goodbye; It always finds a place to hide inside your heart for your whole life. Love is never-ending.

I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be.

You look out there and there's people that, their day is changed because of your contribution to it.

Country music has become the music that best represents the reality of American life.

I don't stare at a sheet of paper and try to think of a good word to use. I try to see where the story should go.

If there's a song where there's a possibility of guitar stuff that would be fun to listen to, go for it. Don't worry about what anybody thinks.

I love any and all situations where you celebrate creativity.

One picture is worth 1, 000 denials.

I don't really have time to sit down and write. But when I think of a melody, I call up my answering machine and sing it, so I won't forget it.

To run an effective political party you need a degree of tribalism, it's the glue that holds everyone together.

Pain can change you, but that doesn't mean it has to be a bad change. Take that pain and turn it into wisdom.

But remember, there are two ways to dehumanize someone: by dismissing them, and by idolizing them.

Beyond matter is spirit and in spirit there is nothing but love.

Being rich and famous seems to have its ups and downs. That's the price you pay for being troubadours and clowns.

Science fiction annoyed me because it was like, "Why is the world as it is not enough for you?"

I know how to make other women look beautiful: from hair to makeup to wardrobe. So, I feel that I have a gift with imaging, and that's kind of fundamental to the music video process.

I am satisfied ... I see, dance, laugh, sing.