I'm a very independent woman.

When you're a mom and you have three children, nothing bothers you. Trust me. Who cares what people say? I've got other things to deal with.

My goal as an artist is to always be true to who I am and give my fans music they will enjoy for a lifetime.

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.

Country music fans are extremely supportive. Once they're with you, they're with you for life.

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 think what makes our marriage work amid all the glare is that my husband is my best friend. He inspires everything in my life and enables me to do the best that I can. I want to hang out with him more than anyone.

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.

I didn't realize that everyone was so attracted to my hair. I thought, well what about my music?

Reba is very, very close to everyone around her. She's a classy lady.

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

I'm still proud of what I've done, even if it hasn't been the biggest song on the radio or hasn't gone to number one.

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

Everybody wants you to do good things, but in a small town you pretty much graduate and get married. Mostly you marry, have children and go to their football games.

The foundation of family - that's where it all begins for me.