I remember my uncle and my father telling me that my mother didn't want me because I was blind. She thought being blind was a disgrace and a punishment from God. I understand that a lot of young mothers probably wouldn't know what to do in that situation, but over your life you learn to forgive everything.

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 am a Christian. I know I am a Christian, knowing that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.

Work for the fun of it, and the money will arrive some day.

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

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.

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