When something is bothering me, I write a song that tells my feelings.

You have to be first, different, or great. If you're one of them, you may make it.

I've always been full of nervous energy, but I'm not really as happy as I seem.

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

When I first came to Nashville, people hardly gave country music any respect. We lived in old cars and dirty hotels, and we ate when we could.

You have to be the first, best or different.

I was the first woman ever named Entertainer of the Year in country music.