Gary Allan Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“I try to write relevant songs about life and whatever I'm going through and whatever people are going through.”

“Everything about the music industry takes away from you as an artist. They're always wondering what the next thing is: 'What do you have?' It's a very introverted process.”

“When all your stuff gets smashed, everybody gives you new stuff. And when you've been playing the same guitar since you were like 12, that's a lot like dancing with somebody else's wife.”

“If you date a musician, you're never, ever really gonna be first either. You're gonna be right behind the music and maybe right close.”

“I've never listened to an album once I've finished it. All I hear is what I should've done different. I beat myself up over it.”

“My whole back's tattooed. I just wanted a twist. I was always in punk bands when I was little... I think that's where the tie comes from.”

“When you take other people's opinions, you end up flailing and you have no center.”

“I am so anti-people's opinions when I'm making a record, but when it's finished and I put it out there, I hope somebody likes it.”

“Anytime something starts to feel like a popularity contest or not about the music, I'd rather just not be involved. I'm not a big high-fiver. That really gets to people around me when we have a No. 1 or something big happen. I'm not a big, 'Let's go have a party about it!'”

“I love the road. That's always been my goal. I've said that to many record labels. I want to make records. The road is my favorite. Some people hate the road, I love the road.”