It’s something I’ve always loved doing. I’m not one of the artists who comes in and just does my bit. I’m there every second of every day. That’s my hands-on situation.

I truly believe Brad is from another planet – not sure where, but he is otherworldly gifted. His dexterity, fluidity, and precision are extraordinary – and in addition to these shaving techniques, he’s also not a bad guitar player. Just for the record, Brad has never actually asked me to start a band, and frankly that hurts!

I think the industry is oblivious to the fact that most people listen to all kinds of stuff. I personally don’t know of anyone who listens to only one genre of music. It’s vanity because no one does.

My father’s record collection was all country. That’s how I was exposed to it.

It’s not the case of turning in a bunch of songs and recording the next month. I think you’re looking for songs all year long and you’re writing all year long.

There are certain songs that are sacred. People want to hear them just as they are in their head; they don’t want you messing around with them. And then there are some other songs, if they’ve been around a long time in our set list, that I think we can take some creative liberties with.

I love the beginnings of artists when all they’ve got is raw talent and nothing else.

The world is getting so reality-driven these days. It seems to be accelerating exponentially. But it’s a dangerous game for a lot of people.

I’ve always been a pretty private, quiet kind of person and so I haven’t had to change my life really at all, I don’t think.

I don’t swear much; I’ve taken those words out of my vocabulary, and having kids, you have to have two sets of language!