I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future.

In the past, people were born royal. Nowadays, royalty comes from what you do.

At the beginning of my career, it was very hard to go up. Now, it's very hard to stay on top. You have to stay there, and I want to stay there so badly. I'm still standing.

It is nice to have valid competition; it pushes you to do better.

My mother is a big believer in being responsible for your own happiness. She always talked about finding joy in small moments and insisted that we stop and take in the beauty of an ordinary day. When I stop the car to make my kids really see a sunset, I hear my mother's voice and smile.

Fans talk to me about how 'Country Christmas' has become a holiday tradition for them and that they all watch to start their holiday season. To be a part of people's holiday traditions is a real joy.

Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.

I love to make people laugh, and I believe that laughter and song are the best way to help young children learn.