When I'd tell people I like country music they'd get this look on their faces. People were kind of ashamed of country.

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.

Growing up in eastern Kentucky like I did, I'm used to having a few guns around to protect me.

Sometimes it's like you're a big pie settin' on the table, and everybody runs up and gets their piece of you. When it's over' the plate's empty.

I want more out of life than I've gotten.

I'd love to work more with the American Indians, my people.

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