I had 12 years of classical music as a child, playing piano competitions as a teenager, playing in blues bands and rock 'n' roll bands, country and jazz bands. I played in about any situation.

The last time I saw Elvis was when I played my second New Years Eve show for him in 1970.

Now is now, and I live everything one day at a time. The fact that I'm still on the planet and able to still make music is such a miracle.

They say love will find a way. I know determination will.

I feel this is a family here, so kinda regardless of whatever happens in your life, you always can come home to the Grand Ole Opry, thank God.

I love the 'Delilah' show. I've been listening to it for years and years. It's incredible. She's always got a song for the right occasion. Many people call in, maybe their spirit it a little down, and she lifts them up. She is really somebody special. She's a lifeline to a lot of people.

This business is always changing. If you're going to be a leader, you've got to take chances.