Honky Tonk Music Quotes

I listened to a lot of what my grandparents listened to: George Jones, Johnny Cash - a lot of old country singers. Patsy Cline.

George Jones was a big, huge name in our household. George Jones-he is considered country, but in every genre he is known. Everybody knows George Jones. But George has such a unique voice. And he made such timeless songs, like "Color of the Blues", just real hard-core country stuff.

Three chords and the truth - that's what a country song is.

Well, it's hard not to love Hank Williams!

A lot of people like mainstream country because they're not given another option of country music to like that's modern.

I tried to make a honky-tonk country record - rough-hewn, cut fast, and all analog - like I wasn't hearing anymore.

I respect country music because I feel like it's more about the talent and the songwriting.

And whether you're drawn to gospel music or church music or honky-tonk music, it informs your character and it informs your talent.

Guitar gigs were everywhere in the '50s, and I started diddling around so I could keep working. Playing honky-tonk, simple stuff. I took a few gigs with an organ band that put me out front.

I was a folk singer who became totally over the edge with country music. I found my voice and style working with Gram Parsons. I learned how to listen to George Jones records and the Louvin Brothers.