I would like to see more airplay for all artists, no matter what age. I think there’s a lot of money being spent toward the young guys, but a lot of the older guys are the ones who blazed the trail for those young guys.
I like myself better when I’m writing regularly.
I was influenced a lot by those around me – there was a lot of singing that went on in the cotton fields.
And as far as guitars go, I loved Jimmy Bryant and Speedy West’s stuff.
But if you think of all the people who don’t like me, just think of all the millions who’ve never heard of me!
If a song was ever good, it’s still good.
I like to play small clubs.
I never pretended to have a great voice. It works and I can carry a tune. If you have a good song, that’s about all that’s required.
Inside every cowboy there’s a lady who’d love to slip out.
Let’s get the government stay out of our private lives, once and for all, and stop arresting smokers. Let’s take a stand for personal freedom.
We’re still here trying to get the word out that 330 farmers are quitting every week.
The life I love is making music with my friends.
I wanted to connect all people who are thinking about peace on Earth.
The first time I got onstage was when I was about 5 years old. It was at a church social, and I had a poem to recite.
There are only so many notes so there must be only so many melodies.
I got in at 2 with a 10, and woke up at 10 with a 2.
There’s a great enthusiasm for good country music all over the world.
Just take what you need from the ladies and leave them.
In the twilight glow I see her, blue eyes crying in the rain. As we kissed goodbye and parted, I knew we’d never meet again.
Nothing lasts forever, but old Fords and a natural stone.