It's the new arms race. Companies have become addicted to incentives and states have forgotten how to attract investment without read more

It's the new arms race. Companies have become addicted to incentives and states have forgotten how to attract investment without offering them.

People have said that NeXT is 5 to 7 years ahead of the competition... Candidly, we made the same assessment. read more

People have said that NeXT is 5 to 7 years ahead of the competition... Candidly, we made the same assessment. That's why I made the acquisition.

[Many of those early relationships remain strong: Anderson's debut disc was co-produced by hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and John Rich read more

[Many of those early relationships remain strong: Anderson's debut disc was co-produced by hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and John Rich of Big & Rich.] I've been writing and working with Jeff and John for five years or more, so it was very natural in the studio, ... I think the whole creative process was different because we all ... know what works for us vocally and musically on stage as well as in the studio. I don't care how great the recording is, if you can't reproduce the sound and energy on stage it's a worthless cause.

I hated it so much. I want to be out there all the time.

I hated it so much. I want to be out there all the time.

We're not a for-loss company. This is something we should do.

We're not a for-loss company. This is something we should do.

I'm a 7 o'clock act. My people want to go to a show, a dinner and then go home and read more

I'm a 7 o'clock act. My people want to go to a show, a dinner and then go home and go to bed.

It was raining so hard, and I couldn't see that much of the game, and it was cold and wet, read more

It was raining so hard, and I couldn't see that much of the game, and it was cold and wet, and I didn't bring a coat, so I left early.

They had gotten complaints from subcontractors and vendors who were not getting paid in a timely manner. As the complaints read more

They had gotten complaints from subcontractors and vendors who were not getting paid in a timely manner. As the complaints became more frequent, it was a sign the contractor was having some serious problems and would be unable to fulfill their obligations. That is when it reached the point to protect the commission's interest and take the steps necessary to get the project finished.

They liked me so long as the liquor flowed at my house, but I haven't seen any of them around read more

They liked me so long as the liquor flowed at my house, but I haven't seen any of them around lately.