Because Olivia Newton-John wasn't from Nashville, they didn't like her winning our awards. I've got no complaints.

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

My biggest hero, Gregory Peck, was my birthday present on April 14, 1973. I just sat and stared at him.

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.

My life has run from misery to happiness.

I don't go to church regular. But I pray for answers to my problems.

You ain't supposed to get salmon when they're swimming upstream to spawn. But if you're hungry, you do.