I first came to Brazil in the Sixties. Then I started coming back every year since touring most of the country. I grew to love it, the people, the music. I thought this is where I belong. I've been living in Brazil for the past 23 years. I call it my stress-free country.

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.

There was a time in the marriage when I could no longer look at myself in a mirror, couldn't feel I was a nice person. A bad relationship can do that, can make you doubt everything good you ever felt about yourself.

As far am I'm concerned, I don't listen to radio anymore. They play the same ten songs over and over again, so why would I?

I am an outspoken person. I believe in what I say.

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.

A bad relationship can do that, can make you doubt everything good you ever felt about yourself.