I always like story songs, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall, Mel Tillis, Red Stegall, when they'd do their story songs. I was totally enthralled.

Never have doubted it, even when the plane crash happened. I wasn't mad at God. I just knew that there was a reason that I didn't know about why it happened.

I have learned a lot about myself and come to deal with a lot of things that, at first, bothered me.

I totally love to act. I don't care if it's a musical, a comedy. I just like to work and interact with other people.

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

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.

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