Country music is always changing but the Opry is always there to serve as a lighthouse for what country music really is. The past, present and future is all encompassed by not only the physical structure of the building but also the radio show.
My guitar, it was new when I got it, but it has a hole like Willie's where it's just worn out from my pinky going back and forth over the wood over all these years. I got Willie Nelson to sign that spot on my guitar. I'm a huge fan of him.
I got into rock music at thirteen, listening to Van Halen, learned how to play the electric guitar.
My wife is cool enough to let me write about personal things, to be a songwriter exploring the shadowy sides of love.
I'm part of the party, getting the crowd fired up, singing songs, pouring drinks, whatever it takes to get them to have a good time. When I walk into the meet-and-greet, someone's always going to have a story, a sad story or a happy story.
I try to make an album that reflects what I love about country music. It's not just all about happy parties all the time. There are some sad songs.
