I'm a singer, not a vocal stylist. My breathing is correct; my enunciation is precise. Because of that, I can sing anybody's music. Yet there are stylists whose technical skills are so underdeveloped they can sing only their own songs their own way. They might be remembered for their hits longer than I am. I'll probably be working longer than they are. I can sing whatever the times and the trends demand.

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

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.

You can walk out on me tonight, if you think that it ain't feeling right, but darling, there's no getting over me.

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 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.