I`m still proud of what I`ve done, even if it hasn`t been the biggest song on the radio or hasn`t gone to number one.

I think what makes our marriage work amid all the glare is that my husband is my best friend. He inspires everything in my life and enables me to do the best that I can. I want to hang out with him more than anyone.

The song This Kiss was definitely my breakthrough song. After that, Breathe was my breakthrough album.

Shania Twain brought a whole other fan base to country music with her sound, the way the videos were produced.

I`m a very independent woman.

Country music fans are extremely supportive. Once they`re with you, they`re with you for life.

I think beauty comes from within. If you`re happy and look at life in the best way you can, even when there are problems, it can make you beautiful on the outside.

A little bit of stage fright, then I`m ready.

When I wake up in a bad mood, I try not to stay in one. Learn to make the best of what you have.

Children are easily influenced, and I always want to do things I can be proud to show my kids someday.

I don`t let things go unless I`m ready for them to go.

I wasn`t a great background singer.

I`m a home girl. I like to stay home.

When you`re a mom and you have three children, nothing bothers you. Trust me. Who cares what people say? I`ve got other things to deal with.

Nashville was totally different than I ever dreamed. I had only seen the music business on television and been to a couple of concerts. I had no clue.

I`ve always defended Shania. She not only opened doors; she knocked several down.

I didn`t realize that everyone was so attracted to my hair. I thought, well what about my music?

Nashville is one of the greatest places for the best songwriters in the world. It`s been fantastic to live there and to raise our family there. It`s a great town.

The foundation of family - that`s where it all begins for me.

Country music is the people`s music. It just speaks about real life and about truth and it tells things how they really are.

I`m very competitive but in a very nice way.

My goal as an artist is to always be true to who I am and give my fans music they will enjoy for a lifetime.

Everybody wants you to do good things, but in a small town you pretty much graduate and get married. Mostly you marry, have children and go to their football games.

Reba is very, very close to everyone around her. She`s a classy lady.

A man who is right by your side through everything makes you happy. But he can leave your side to make dinner once in a while!

When you`re a mom to three children, nothing bothers you. Trust me. Who cares what people say? I`ve got other things to deal with. - on the rigors of fame

When stress piles up and all the darts are coming at me at once...it`s great to cry. Crying is like, Okay, I`ve had my drama. Time to move on. - quoted in Woman`s World - 7-12-05