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.

A good song has to have a great melody, and the lyrics have to touch my heart. Now, if it's just a little toe-tapper, got to make me feel good somehow or another, or when I sing it I can't make you feel good.

I love to wear boots - and shoes, I don't like at all.

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

When you're a very ambitious person, the things that are disappointing are when other people around you aren't as enthusiastic.

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

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