Our way is to practice one step at a time, one breath at a time, with no gaining idea.
I learned to tune a guitar by ear. That method has served me pretty well.
For most entertainers, there is a single experience, one defining moment, when confidence replaces the self-doubt that most of us wrestle with.
There only have been two people on this earth that I was nervous around: Chet Atkins and Mickey Mantle. It's because of the respect I have for them.
I try to keep my feet on the ground. Even though I appreciate the fame and adoration, I remember once I used to pick cotton, and I felt like even then I was somebody. I have the same feet, hands and heart like everyone else. I'm just also blessed with a good voice.
A fan will grab you and hug you and will not let go. When that happens, you wish it could be that way all over the world.
The time I spent thinking about how I was better than somebody else or worrying about somebody else's attitude was time I could put to better use.
My family is taken care of, I'm taken care of and that's all that matters to me.
I will continue to pursue my music and live my life with my family.
A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.
Anyone can deal with victory. Only the mighty can bear defeat.