It used to be that you'd have a song recorded by a major country arti… — Tom T. Hall

It used to be that you'd have a song recorded by a major country artist and if it was a hit, you could buy a car. Now you can buy a dealership.

Tom T. HallMusician · American · b. 1936

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A verbal art like poetry is reflective; it stops to think. Music is immediate, it goes on to become. — W. H. Auden
There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking. — Jean de la Bruyere
Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world. — Martin Luther
The first time with artistic endeavors is, if it's working, it was your idea, and if it's not, it's somebody else's idea. — Tom T. Hall
The way you look for songs, you find yourself looking for little signals and clues about life and how things are. — Tom T. Hall
My theory is if you have a religion, it's a good one. Because some people don't have any at all. — Tom T. Hall