I'm proud of being part Cherokee, and I think it's time all us Indians felt the same way.

I think Charley Pride has been one of the best things to happen to country music, to prove it belongs to everybody.

I'd love to work more with the American Indians, my people.

Mommy smoked but she didn't want us to. She saw smoke coming out of the barn one time, so we got whipped.

I think I could sing and shear a few sheep at the same time.

I get along with all the women singers, but especially Dolly Parton. We talk the same hillbilly language.