If I had a chance to do things over again, I might not start singing. It was my husband Doolittle's idea. He pushed me out there, the booger. And I'm out there now, so I might as well make the best of it.

I'm always making Butcher Holler sound like the most backward part of the United States-and I think maybe it is.

I don't know what it's like for a book writer or a doctor or a teacher as they work to get established in their jobs, but for a singer, you've got to continue to grow or else you're just like last night's cornbread...stale and dry.

I believe in horoscopes. I was born under the sign of the Ram, which means I'm headstrong, don't like people telling me what to do.

I'm trying to lead a good Christian life, so there ain't too much spicy to tell about me.

Really, I don't know what I'd do with myself if I retire. Wash dishes?

You're the reason our kids are ugly.