Artist's Voice Quotes

When I'm writing, I'm constantly thinking about myself, because it's the only experience I have to draw on. And I don't see an exact reflection of myself in every face in the audience, but I know that my songs have validity to them, and that's why the fans are there.

Men talk about art, and artists make art, but should artists talk?

It's an artist's choice to speak up about social issues, but I think it's really important, and my favorite artists have spoken out.

Because people are very interested in my poetry, in what I say.

I'm not a playwright. The people in my songs are all me.

All that I have to offer as an artist is the revelation of my soul

Asking an artist to talk about his work is like asking a plant to discuss horticulture.

A writer’s life is in his work, and that is the place to find him.

People expect things from art that are horrible for us who make it! They put the things we make in these restrictive places called 'museums,' then don't want to hear another word from us.

The main focus for me is not trying to find duet partners. It's about just making great songs. I want most of my album to be in my voice because it's my point of view.

I make the songs and part of making them is singing them. But what you hear is not me. It's the song. It's through me.

A lot of artists don't like the sound of their voice. They're put off by it.

If you come across an American artist right now who has no political opinions or is afraid of talking politics, be very concerned.

I think you still need to use music as a way to say something that's important, and I'm always gonna do that. Always.

Country's more than about what the music sounds like. It's what you're saying and who you are as a person.