As a guitar player, it's harder for me to impress somebody than it is to write a song that they like.

I'm sure there are a few things in my CD collection that might surprise people. I like classical music, the blues, and I'm a big fan of alternative rock.

I'm aware of the fact that a lot of talented people out there will never get this chance.

I really worked to try and be creative enough on the guitar parts so those who aren't real educated would know that there was some difficulty in doing it.

I love any and all situations where you celebrate creativity.

I imagine there's a market for total depression. I grew up on George Jones and that really dark stuff.

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

I've been on the road I think probably three years.

Even in your darkest moments, you'll think of something that'll crack you up.

I like to look at the songs like they're little movies.

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

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

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.

Willie Nelson, out there 200 days a year, calls his band family. And it is.

Guitar playing isn't really for everybody.