I'm a very independent woman.

Children are easily influenced, and I always want to do things I can be proud to show my kids someday.

I don't know why 'happy' can't be a story.

Nashville is one of the greatest places for the best songwriters in the world. It's been fantastic to live there and to raise our family there. It's a great town.

I think beauty comes from within. If you're happy and look at life in the best way you can, even when there are problems, it can make you beautiful on the outside.

Nashville was totally different than I ever dreamed. I had only seen the music business on television and been to a couple of concerts. I had no clue.

I have this strength that comes from knowledge.

Country music is the people's music. It just speaks about real life and about truth and it tells things how they really are.

It's not complicated to embrace life. You just have to make the choice.

A little bit of stage fright, then I'm ready.

It's okay to take time for yourself. We give so much of ourselves to others and we need to be fueled both physically and mentally. If we are in balance, it helps us in all our interactions.

Making love with you is even more wonderful than making music."He drew her closer. "Och, Sarah, you _are_ my music.

Don’t worry, my friend. I won’t let you die.” I was seventeen and stupid and I believed him.

Nobody knows exactly what he's capable of until he tries.

The projects I'm working on are all diverse, but each represents a different passion for me. I'm constantly looking to stretch myself.

Thank you for all the birthday wishes, it's brought a tear to my eye, and a boner to my pants.

If I ever met Dolly Parton for sure, I would just not be able to say anything. I love her.

It's vital to have your own space so you aren't constantly in each other's pockets.

I think it's naïve to think white people aren't singing along directly!

For everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else.

I contend that, in spite of all that might be said about Watergate, Richard Nixon was good for the poor people of America.