By growing up in Alabama, I had a melting pot of the whole pie: R&B, gospel, country.

I find myself going out on the road to get my confidence back, because I lose it at home.

My earliest memories of country music are the Grand Ole Opry.

Today we've learned to celebrate mediocrity. Back in the day we had creative artists; today we have created artists.

Soul is a feeling, not a color.

Let the music play on would be my legacy.

Forget about 40 years in show business. Just surviving 27 years of Nicole Richie is enough.