He's written some great songs. I thought that 'Blues Man' was a perfect song for me to do as a tribute.

It's a scary word, 'cancer.'

If you just do 50 to 60 shows a year, it’s not that much time away from home.

I think every album you have, especially if it’s done well, you feel like you’re competing with yourself.

The music business doesn’t take up that much of my time. I probably should put a little more energy into it.

I’ve had several working-man songs that I like.

I’ve always said that if you have songs on the radio and get played, you’ve got to have a tour to support that.

You think a lot of people get to be big stars and get a little crazy, but most of the ones I’ve ever met have always been surprisingly normal, and I’ve enjoyed that.

I think I’ve always approached making albums pretty much the same way. I’m just looking for a mixture of songs and topics that aren’t the same thing over and over.

I’ve always wanted to make a bluegrass album.