I think so many people live their whole life in fear and doubt and shame.

Well, I do listen to God for direction, but I really don't have time to listen to other artists all that much.

I would honestly say that with all the awards and all the other things that I've done in my life, Dollywood is one of the greatest dreams that I've ever had come true - I am so proud of that I can't even begin to tell you, Dollywood is real special to me.

A lot of my own relatives didn't get to go to school because we were mountain people. You have to get out and work and help feed the family. My own dad couldn't read and write. And my dad was very proud of me.

If we can't be true to ourselves, what can we be true to?

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

I've tried different things through the years to get some play on mainstream. I'll try to tailor-make it.