[Many of those early relationships remain strong: Anderson's debut disc was co-produced by hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and John Rich read more

[Many of those early relationships remain strong: Anderson's debut disc was co-produced by hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and John Rich of Big & Rich.] I've been writing and working with Jeff and John for five years or more, so it was very natural in the studio, ... I think the whole creative process was different because we all ... know what works for us vocally and musically on stage as well as in the studio. I don't care how great the recording is, if you can't reproduce the sound and energy on stage it's a worthless cause.

If your folks were Democrat or Republican you tend to vote that way. If your folks were green and red read more

If your folks were Democrat or Republican you tend to vote that way. If your folks were green and red you tend to follow that tradition. My theory is that has a tendency to follow through with what equipment you run.

A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer.

A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer.

You could call 'show biz,' filmmaking, the original arena for outsourcing because ever since I've been making movies, Hollywood has read more

You could call 'show biz,' filmmaking, the original arena for outsourcing because ever since I've been making movies, Hollywood has been threatened with outsourcing, be it Italy, be it Australia, New Zealand, and certainly, Canada,

There is no dogma that the organ or harmonium can be used in church, but not the drum.

There is no dogma that the organ or harmonium can be used in church, but not the drum.

Juan will always love Washington and the entire Washington area because he has so many great memories there. But he's read more

Juan will always love Washington and the entire Washington area because he has so many great memories there. But he's excited about going to Portland, where he'll have the opportunity to expand his game and be a part of a young and improving team.

My personal feeling is we’re not going to see the price of oil and the price at the pump go read more

My personal feeling is we’re not going to see the price of oil and the price at the pump go down for a long time, ... I just don’t think it’s sound public policy in the times we live in now. I’d rather have a bank account so if something hits us and hits us hard, we have got a fund.

Just sitting on a room and taking a test like that, you don't know what to expect. It picks your read more

Just sitting on a room and taking a test like that, you don't know what to expect. It picks your brain apart.

I have worked with Joey at Test level - it would be terrific to work with him again.

I have worked with Joey at Test level - it would be terrific to work with him again.