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 don't let things go unless I'm ready for them to go.

Shania Twain brought a whole other fan base to country music with her sound, the way the videos were produced.

I don't want to sound like a Hallmark card, but to be able to wake up each day with food and shelter, that alone is good. Forget aging and the fact that my butt is becoming a little more familiar with my knees than my tailbone. If you are six feet above ground it's a good day. So, give me more!

Children are easily influenced, and I always want to do things I can be proud to show my kids someday.

Tim has given me confidence and strength and my foundation. He makes me feel like I can conquer the world.

The minute you walk through the door and your kid runs into your arms, you're smacked in the face with a dose of reality: It's like, this is my real life.