Music does a lot of things for a lot of people. It's transporting, for sure. It can take you right back, years back, to the very moment certain things happened in your life. It's uplifting, it's encouraging, it's strengthening.
I love Wal-Mart, and not just because my record is there. You can get some things there that you cannot find at Saks or Bergdorf's or other upscale stores.
I saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
It really is an honor if I can be inspirational to a younger singer or person. It means I've done my job.
I really don't have any shelf music.
Let's start with the church. As you know, it's my background, it's a natural setting for me and it's definitely my roots.
