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

I hold all of the songs that I have had the pleasure of recording and performing in high regard.

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.

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 try to be cognisant of when and how and what I eat and get as much rest as I possibly can, as that helps the vocal cords.

Brazil is where I belong, the place that feels like home. They love their family, their country and God, and are not afraid to let anybody know it.

I don't give advice. 90% of the time nobody takes it anyway. I will give encouragement and if asked a question as to how, or why I did certain things and if I think this will help whomever is asking the question I will do this.