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.

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

When I left, after my divorce, when I left Oklahoma, I never looked back. It was the future. It was looking forward from then on.

It's very important to surround yourself with people you can learn from.

Living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking. Loving might be a mistake. but its worth making

I had lots of breaks. I guess the one that got my foot in the door was singing the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City in '74.

How was I to know that I'd be ok? I thought I'd lose it all when you walked away. How was I to know that I'd be this strong? I had what it takes all along. How was I to know?