All music is based on country music. And that's why so many different kinds of people relate to it. There are more country music fans in New Jersey than there are down South.

I've been married to the same man for all this time. The way we fight sometimes, you can tell.

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

No matter what you do, it can't be perfect. I told Jack White, 'If I'd 'a sung that song more'n twice, it might of sounded better.' He said, 'Well, it might not of. You might have took the spark out of it.' I don't know if he has a point or not. We'll find out.

I avoid going through places where there's too much poverty.

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

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