Rural communities in Africa, South Asia and Latin America are where the majority of hungry people are and the inequality that exists between women and men in these communities is holding back progress. These women have a very tough time, so much is expected of them.

I refuse to allow prejudice to defeat me.

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

People like Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Marlene Dietrich and Sammy Davis Jr. all walked me down this path of entertainment.

The Civil Rights for Musicians Act is about economic justice for African American artists. It's about what's right. And it's about time.

I don't think there's anything I can't do. I have no regrets.

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