I think it's the way I talk. I think they thought I was too country. And I'm not ashamed of that by any means.

Whenever a natural disaster occurs, it is always the Red Cross that responds quickly and compassionately. I am honored to lend my voice to their cause, and thrilled to serve on the Celebrity Cabinet for 2010.

When onstage, I always try to take my audience through as many emotions as I possibly can. I want them to go from laughter to tears, be shocked and surprised and walk out the door with a renewed sense of themselves - and maybe a smile.

Life's supposed to be about making the path a little gentler for those traveling behind you.

And I was mischievous. I was always into something. So when I got good attention from the singing, I knew that was probably where I needed to land.

Michael Phelps and Willie Nelson are teaming up to do an album. ... They're covering The Doobie Brothers.

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