Speaking of the devil, well here he comes now. Got my defenses down. And I'd go through hell to make him mine.

I was born with a happy heart, and I try to keep a good attitude. It's not true that I'm happy all the time because nobody is, and we all go through our things.

You always want your people to be proud of what you have accomplished.

Being brought up very religious, I have a fear of people that look to idol gods.

My best country record only sold 200,000 copies. I didn't have enough money for the band and the arrangements and the costumes and all. I had to move into wider fields.

I can't tell anybody else how to run their life or their business, but I really believe I've got a good bead on myself.

Sevier County is a great area.