I'm proud of being part Cherokee, and I think it's time all us Indians felt the same way.

No matter what you do, it can't be perfect. I told Jack White, 'If I'd 'a sung that song more'n twice, it might of sounded better.' He said, 'Well, it might not of. You might have took the spark out of it.' I don't know if he has a point or not. We'll find out.

You're the reason our kids are ugly.

All music is based on country music. And that's why so many different kinds of people relate to it. There are more country music fans in New Jersey than there are down South.

Being on stage is the best part of my career. I just say whatever comes into my head. It's the only time I feel grown-up and in control of things.

I loved being outside. We'd hold lightning bugs in our fingers and pretend they were diamond rings.

There's more women stars in Nashville all the time. They're proving they can do the job the same as a man.