"Nashville used to have more integrity than just looking at the bottom line."

"Now so many really good groups who have had a first major hit can't get a deal for a second one."

"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."

"Women have to show that tummy to stay noticed."

"It used to be that Nashville would work to develop promising artists."

"Well, maybe surf one time; I think it would be fun to catch a wave just once."

"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."

"Country is not what you heard on the Grammys."

"Staying focused is hard work and staying married is even harder."