I loved making Pure Country. It was a great learning experience for me, seeing another part of the entertainment industry.

I like people who are loyal to me, and I like to be loyal, too.

Swing is my favorite kind of music.

I always enjoy it when I walk on stage. There were some times when I was working so much in the '80s, and I felt really burnt-out. But I'd be up there singing and not be 10,000 million miles away, you know, just opening my mouth and the words coming out.

I got ex's all across the country and I owe everybody in town. I got bill collectors a callin' me up, and lawyers trying to track me down.

I didn't want to be 40 or 50 years old and still playing clubs, I didn't feel like I was making any progress, and I actually gave the band notice at one point. I began to have doubts about my abilities.

All my Ex's live in Texas, and that's why I hang my hat in Tennessee.