It's okay to take time for yourself. We give so much of ourselves to others and we need to be fueled both physically and mentally. If we are in balance, it helps us in all our interactions.

I wasn't a great background singer.

When I saw Elvis on television, I just fell in love with him completely. As a singer, I want to be able to relate to an audience like this man does. Of course, nobody can - he was the best there ever was.

I think society, in general, is hard on women, period.

I grew up asking for everything under the sun for Christmas, but I knew I wasn't going to get it all.

Nashville was totally different than I ever dreamed. I had only seen the music business on television and been to a couple of concerts. I had no clue.

It's not complicated to embrace life. You just have to make the choice.