I had some music lessons and my mum played every instrument but the guitar.

My music is for real women and it's about real women and I am a real woman.

I wanted to be great. And I loved Nashville, so that made it easy. I loved the music business. It made it easy for me to stay and make a life here.

I wish I was smaller. There are things about my face I'd change. But like all women I do the best I can.

I think maybe we underestimate the country music audience.

It’s Ms. Hilda’s magic drawer! That’s where Ms. Hilda finds everything we need. Crayons, papers, glitters, candies, everything!

A handicapped person is a human being with the same heart as anyone else. It's not a misfortune if you can't hear-it's just an inconvenience.

Stories are flight simulators for our brains.

In the end, when you're writing a really good song, it strikes the right tone.

What celebrities are useful for is bringing attention to the public and making them more aware. They can be unbelievably effective.

I grew up a massive Beatles fan.

Everybody's got their troubles.

It's very demanding to make up your own music.

Eternity forbids thee to forget.

Nothing happens except by the permissive or active Will of Allah.