Running for office was definitely something I've thought about. When I was younger, I wanted to major in political science. And I've been engaged in current events since I was a kid. If I can make a difference and feel passionately and capable, then I would. Why not?

Dolly Parton made me chicken and dumplings. That Tennessee woman can burn some pots! And we know that I am not necessarily shy to a fork!

I'm not living large; I just want to live comfortably. I wanna have financial stability that is unshakable.

My house borders horse farms, and I can look out my window and see the horses and the new colts. It's really peaceful.

People have often asked me, do I want to be the next Oprah - there is no such thing. Oprah is Oprah, and she's still being Oprah if anybody hasn't noticed... what I bring to TV is myself... I really think there's space in daytime TV for a whole bunch of fun, some amazing music, and some heart.

You just have to connect with people who believe in your vision and who will work with you and advance your cause.

The more you push the budgets up, the more you make records cost $20, the more you make records last 4 and 5 minutes on the radio.