While we got hotter and thirstier as the heat beat down on us. The somebody would call in a voice full of elation

Married and divorced, three beautiful daughters, two in college. The other one is 16, lives with her mom. I'm 46, I've worked for the Post Office for 18 years, seven facilities in three states.

It's not an act, it's just my way.

I'd just hit the Billboard thing, and I had a good feeling. About a month ago, I received a call that said I was in the running, that I'd made the final 25. So I just wanted to place.

I explained to the lady my love for John and his work, and she made it possible for me to purchase one of the 24 proofs, the one for 'I'm So Tired,' which I have on my piano at home.

As corny as it may sound, my true goal was to crack the Americana market.

You know, it sounds corny, but I believe in myself. And I work hard.