I defuse everything I can with it. Humor is such a great shield.
The artists who stick around for a while are the ones who go, ‘Oh, that’s cool, never thought of that. Ought to do that.’
By no means do I try to go out and hang out with famous people.
I have a very down-to-earth father. My wife is an actress and famous herself is more down-to-earth than anyone I know.
I’m somebody who likes to gravitate toward people who aren’t necessarily famous.
That there’s no more important decision in life than who you marry.
If you’re somebody that gets a chance to go somewhere… that has to work somewhere or go to another city, then do your best to see it. Because I just think that’s the best way to have an interesting life.
I’m aware of the fact that a lot of talented people out there will never get this chance.
It comes down to building your own world out here on the road. It’s who you surround yourself with. My band and crew are really positive guys.
When you’re old-fashioned like I am, you know marriage is forever. Those vows are a promise.
Everybody goes through a period where you’re fighting a lot, I think. Sometimes that can be a good thing for your relationship. That conflict can lead to making up.
Anytime you’re in West Virginia or near it, and you sing, ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads,’ it’s a sight to behold.
When I got married, I hired a great choir – the St. James Choir, an all-black gospel choir – to sing at my wedding.
My dad was president of the volunteer fire department, which was within walking distance to our house. I spent several days of each week there with him – any time the whistle blew, he went. It was truly inspiring to watch him lead that way.