Songwriting is my way of channeling my feelings and my thoughts. Not just mine, but the things I see, the people I care about. My head would explode if I didn't get some of that stuff out.

When I sit back in my rocking chair someday, I want to be able to say I've done it all.

You can't just wish to be a millionaire; you have to figure out how to earn it.

I don't trust anyone who does their own hair. I don't think it's natural.

My songs are like my children - I expect them to support me when I'm old.

My husband and I had to raise five of my younger brothers and sisters. They lived with us. We sent them to school.

I was very honored to get to be part of 'American Idol.'