It used to be that Nashville would work to develop promising artists.
Crystal Gayle
You're either in it for the long haul or you're not.
Nashville used to have more integrity than just looking at the bottom line.
Women have to show that tummy to stay noticed.
Staying focused is hard work and staying married is even harder.
You have to be committed or you fall behind, lose out.
Now so many really good groups who have had a first major hit can't get a deal for a second one.
Country is not what you heard on the Grammys.
There was a time when country never used to do videos.
But these days, it's hard to make it just on a beautiful voice.
So many singers want to act, and so many actors try to sing.
All I ever want to do is what I am: a singer.
Well, maybe surf one time; I think it would be fun to catch a wave just once.
Music is universal; it's healing.
When my dad died, I developed a nervous habit. He was very shy and quiet, and I was like him.