116 Quotes by Joe Nichols

The biggest question I have is if you’re a rock singer or a rock ‘n’ roll band, or if you’re a pop singer if you’ve made your way in another genre of music and now you want to make a country record, why? That’s my question. Why?

You know, I’d like to sit here and blame everybody else for my trouble. I just can’t do that. I can’t find it in myself to do it.

It’s always a pleasure to perform for people who love country music. And Australians definitely fall into that category. Each time I go back, I learn something new about the country, and I get to see some of the most beautiful places on the planet.

It doesn’t really matter to me what the rest of country is doing. I’m not caught up in trying to make a record that sounds like everybody else. That, to me, is a record label’s absolute biggest downfall.

I think it’s a natural fit, major league baseball and country music.

I wanted to make a traditional record that had a lot of art and showed my vulnerable side and showed things I’m passionate about.

Performing for the Dalai Lama – those are words I never imagined coming out of my mouth.

For me, I wanted somebody that got me musically, that understood that I’m an artist and this is who I am. I’m not going to be like another artist on your label, probably – hopefully. I found all those things with the Broken Bow group.

Everything that’s cool that happens, I look at my wife and I say, ‘We need to enjoy this moment right here! This is really special!’