Janis Joplin is definitely one of my biggest influences. She taught me how to feel music, and I don't think there's anyone like her that could bring such pain and emotion to a song.

I believe above the storm, the smallest prayer will still be heard. I believe that someone in that great somewhere hears every word.

I know myself, and when you start to really know who you are, you don't question it when you read what someone says about you.

I think singing traditional country is wonderful, because I'm bringing it to my generation and to the younger kids.

No matter which way I move you, that's a powerful thing to be able to do.

I don't want to wake up and not truly be enjoying my life and these amazing things around me.

There's no way to explain, but all the pleasure is worth all the pain.