Islands in the streams, that is what we are.

I'd love to do a duet, always wanted to work with Madonna, but she never asked.

I often joke that 100 years from now I hope people are saying, 'Dang, she looks good for her age!'

There's a lot of rednecks in the country where I grew up.

Money is like the tide: It rolls in and it rolls out. If you clutch it, you are not going to keep it.

Mama sewed the rags together, sewing every piece with love. She made my coat of many colors that I was proud of.

I just love life. I love people. I love to write, that's my gift. I love to sing. I have a good attitude. I like to think I shine from the inside.