Nobody's perfect. The only one that ever was, was crucified.

Some of my friends who know me best say they wouldn't trade places with me for $1 million because of the pace I lead.

Being on stage is the best part of my career. I just say whatever comes into my head. It's the only time I feel grown-up and in control of things.

The country is making a big mistake not teaching kids to cook and raise a garden and build fires.

Write about the truth. If you write about the truth, somebody's living that. Not just somebody, there's a lot of people.

I've seen country music go uptown, like we say, and I'm proud I was there when it happened.

I know what it's like to be pregnant and nervous and poor.