And the two planes that were taking the band and crew that we had taken out to San Diego were flying out after the show. And so I was never supposed to be on that plane.
And so we were asleep there in San Diego. And our pilot called us. And his brother was on one of the other planes. And when he was leaving the airport, he saw in his rear view mirror that there was an explosion.
When you're a very ambitious person, the things that are disappointing are when other people around you aren't as enthusiastic.
I always like story songs, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall, Mel Tillis, Red Stegall, when they'd do their story songs. I was totally enthralled.
Never have doubted it, even when the plane crash happened. I wasn't mad at God. I just knew that there was a reason that I didn't know about why it happened.
Easter is very important to me, it's a second chance.
My goals have changed throughout my life. At one time it was winning awards, selling out concert dates, selling more albums than anyone else. Now, my goals are to see my grandchildren grown, live a long and healthy life with my family and friends and travel the world.
I was one of the very first people to ever do a video in country music.
I use all my skills that I can muster up, but the fun thing is that I find some untapped skills every once in a while. I get that from my daddy.
To me, there's two types of songs, good and bad. And I just like to stick with the good ones.
A good song has to have a great melody, and the lyrics have to touch my heart. Now, if it's just a little toe-tapper, got to make me feel good somehow or another, or when I sing it I can't make you feel good.
Besides, I'm a gypsy at heart and I like to travel around.
It's funny how many people will come to Vegas to see your show where they might not come out to see you unless you come to their hometown.
I totally love to act. I don't care if it's a musical, a comedy. I just like to work and interact with other people.
I was singing a lot of waltzes. And I was with Jerry Kennedy, my producer, and he was playing me some songs, and he said, hey, I want to play you this song that I'm going to get Jackie Ward to record.
I just try not to judge. Don't judge me, and I won't judge you.
And I was mischievous. I was always into something. So when I got good attention from the singing, I knew that was probably where I needed to land.
I just love motherhood.
I exercise at least five times a week with stretching, Pilates, push-ups, planks, sit- ups, squats and light weights.
You know, I get a lot of people pitching songs to me.
