Growing up is not being so dead-set on making everybody happy.

I was one of the very first people to ever do a video in country music.

Also, any older song, especially any World War II songs remind me of Mama. She goes around the house either whistling or singing all the time. It drives my sister Alice crazy when we're playing games and Mama does that while it's Alice's turn!

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.

If you're happy, you've got the Lord on your side.

I think my song that reminds me of Mama is "I'm A Survivor" because she is one.

Make sure you're always giving, way more than you're taking