You can't sit back. My husband and I have made the choice that our marriage is the most important thing to us. We respect what we have and understand how we need to feed it.

Country music fans are extremely supportive. Once they're with you, they're with you for life.

There are many lessons to learn. Naming just one is next to impossible. However, learning to love and be loved is a good starting point. It will encompass much.

In order to succeed, you can't be afraid to fail. Just do it and don't let anybody tell you you can't.

I have a wonderful family: My parents are churchgoing, salt-of-the-earth Southern people. They gave me a lot of love and are so unaffected by fame.

I have this strength that comes from knowledge.

I've always defended Shania. She not only opened doors; she knocked several down.