There are a lot of murder ballads out there, but most of them are about killing the woman. I was like, "We've gotta turn this around!"

Even though I like looking good - don't get me wrong - but if I don't want to, I don't have to.

They're all personal and self-created challenges that I think I've overcome within myself. Being confident enough to get on stage and play, things like that.

I'm grateful that music has been a place where I've found freedom.

I am always excited about playing in front of live audiences because I really enjoy it, for the most part.

Sometimes when you're in a more fast-paced place, with more to see and do, you miss out on things like nature and beautiful, God-made things. They call it "God's country"!

Amalgamation is a good word that I like to use - musically and in every way.

I try to write down every song that comes to me, even though I know that every song that comes to me isnt a song that I need to sing.

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

The point is to raise your voice and be heard to God. You really are just celebrating being in the presence of other people that believe the same things you believe.

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.

Ignore self –doubt and inner conflict. Dwell on positive thoughts.

He downed the last of his coffee, carried his mug over to the pot, poured himself a refill, and returned to the

We have come to love darkness of religion more than seeking for the knowledge of God.

Yeah, well, you believe what you want to. I live in the real world.

Re-mind yourself who you are and Re-member you are already a conqueror!

All these experiments I've done over the years with technology have been asking whether I can tell stories that affect humans in a deeper way than I could without the technology.

For a guy who is always banging on about the masculine virtues, Nixon had this remarkable proclivity for very dainty gestures.

Always warm up the audience with a joke....If you are not a particularly funny person, make sure that you inform them that it's a joke.

In times of dread, artists must never choose to remain silent.

I might not have been President if it hadn't been for school music. Learning improves in school environments where there are comprehensive music programs.