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

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 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.

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.

Music is not just my passion it's my companion.

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

I don't see here on this side; but I will see on the other side. I know I'll get to see. I know I'll get to walk those golden streets and I'll get to see Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego; and I'll get to see the Lord. Oh yes I will.