I was born into a family of gospel singers. My early ambitions were many. I was going to be a ballerina. I almost had that one come true until I tore a tendon, so I transferred from my toes to my throat and that's where the talent settled.

I have been blessed with some incredible compositions to record and perform and all of my songs have had the ability to grow as I and those who have supported this career of mine for these 50 years have.

I have been consistent by staying true to who I am and will continue to sing the type of songs that those who have continued to support my career expect from me.

It was fashionable, youre supposed to be a married lady, so I did.

I was told by my grandfather who was a minister that we all were put here on earth to be of service to one another, and it is quite gratifying to know that if I am able to be of help to one that is not able to help themselves then I am fulfilling my obligation as a human being.

I'm not psychic myself.

Country music is so related to gospel. It seems I could go down that road pretty easily.