'Sit Here and Cry' was one of the first songs I wrote with that overdramatic sarcastic dry sense of humor, which is why the energy of the song doesn't necessarily reflect the subject matter.
I think my music is a little shocking to some people because my voice is very traditional-sounding, and my music is not.
Listening to 'Raising Sand' was one of those turning points in my life that really made something click in my brain.
Playing at the Opry, for me, it has such a history. It feels sort of like a coming-out party as a country artist. To know your heroes have played here is kind of crazy.
That's why I made my record before I had a label. I put it out independently - in a way, out of fear - because I didn't want anyone to change it.
