I've been around long enough for people to know who I am and what my contributions are. They know me as more than just an artist. I think they know me as a woman as well.

People really don't have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you. And just don't let that go to your head, whatever it is they give you.

Trying to grow up is hurting. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don't, it hurts even more.

I was in my dad's church, his Baptist church, and I think the first song I ever performed was 'Jesus Be a Fence Around Me.'

Be your own artist, and always be confident in what youre doing. If youre not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it.

It's so glamorous, you have to see it." (describing the $92 million Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)

I love 'Anne of Green Gables.' I have for years. That's one of my favourite things. She's such a can-do kind of girl; that's why I'm crazy about her.