I believe I became one of the first singers to be launched via television exposure. I guess I was a new kind of musical stylist for a new kind of media.

God has never disappointed me.

I've spent an awful lot of my time in the air. I've had everything happen to me in a plane that could happen. Except a crash.

I only wish Chet Atkins could be here for this joyous occasion.

I still don't look at myself as a star. I've always had a thankful heart.

I had been singing since I was 3 years old, so my love of singing was always there.

I didnt really have an agenda for my talent. I just wanted to be able to sing.