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

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

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

Once in a while I get inspired and finish my act with the hillbilly hoedown.

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.

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

Doolittle looked just like a little toy soldier the first time I ever saw him.