It really has lifted my spirits. It's intensified my faith, given me more hope. That's what music does for me.

Every song that has been a hit for me has been honest and truthful. I have to believe that same formula will work on this (television) show. It has to be believable and honest.

The biggest challenge in my life is getting all these kids raised. I've helped with nieces, stepchildren and my own son, so the biggest challenge is making sure the kids are raised and finding enough quality time with them.

Sometimes I hate how much I love him But everyday I love him more

At this time when I turn 50, because so there's many of my friends and family who didn't get to see 50-years-old, and so, I'm celebrating for them too.

Mama is funny. She has a great sense of humor and loves a good joke. Loves a practical joke, too.

Without God, I don't see how folks cope.