I want to keep - this seems so corny - I want to keep growing as an artist.

Luck has had a great deal to do with my career.

Putting your hands in the earth is very grounding, if you'll excuse the pun.

I wonder why I keep playing such intelligent people?

When I entered the workforce, I was frustrated. When you're starting your career, somebody else is 'The Man' or 'The Woman.' They go into a room and make the decision, not you. You don't feel empowered. I wanted to break through that.

Although labor income is by far the largest component of gross national product, a job is not just a commodity. For many, work is an important reason for living. Even for those who are less fortunate in their allocation of work, being unemployed is a miserable state.

I’m such a spiritual man. I think that displayed in the music throughout the course of my career.

I plan on staying at Alabama for the rest of my career. I guarantee that I'll be here for you through it all, regardless of what happens.