To me, what makes an artist is a unique personality that they're not afraid to let show.

It is one of the most validating things for an artist like me, to have people sing along to your songs.

The Grand Ole Opry is an artist, and I am proud to be one of its songs.

What makes me unique is that I'm normal.

I'm good at anything that's country - biscuits, gravy, chicken-fried steak. Look at me, for God's sake. I cook what I like to eat.

I remember telling the head of Warner Brothers that if they'd just make a video for 'Ol' Red'... and if it didn't work, they could drop me from the label.