Sex and drugs were simply not discussed in our culture at that time.

Everybody's not as fortunate as I've been that can have their hubby with them on the road, that we can do whatever we want and mainly be honest with the kids. Just the time that you do give them, make it be great time. It doesn't have to be hours.

Make sure everything you do you really like, because you have to sing it the rest of your life.

My mom was definitely very strict with me.

I have great genes. Thank you to my mom and dad for that one.

There are so many difficult things we're living through in the world today, so many horrible events, but we cannot let them stop us. No matter what happens, I feel you must move forward with optimism and not get totally sideswiped.

Music has been one of the most beautiful things in my life and will always be a very big part of who I am and what I do.