"Rock and roll will never die."
"I think it's important to show good manners."Kindness
"Every day I think about dying. I think that's healthy."
"The good Lord has blessed me with a long life."Gratitude
"I've been very fortunate and I'm grateful for that."
"You can't help it if you're lucky."
"I'm not interested in being the best. I'm interested in being happy."
"Let's not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives."
"Living is a hard thing to do."
"I've had a very interesting life."Adventure
"Talent is something you're born with, but success comes from hard work."Perseverance
"I'm not trying to prove anything to anybody."Peace
"The gospel music roots nourished me early on."
"I want to be remembered as someone who tried to make a difference."
"I never expected to be famous or successful."
"My mother was the first woman I ever loved."Family
"Family comes first, always."Family
"I never want to be a person who doesn't care about others."
"Real songs have an honesty that you can't fake."
"I believe in destiny and that things happen for a reason."Faith
"The worst mistakes I've made are when I didn't listen to my heart."Wisdom
"You can't go backward in life. You can only move forward."Change
"I'm trying to live my life in a way that I can be proud of."
"Peace comes from knowing you've done your best."Peace
"I think every person should have at least one skill they're really good at."
"Love is the most powerful force in the world."Love
"I've learned that you have to be patient with people."Patience
"Nothing is guaranteed except change and death."Philosophy
"I believe in treating people the way you want to be treated."Kindness
"Dreams are what keep you alive."Dreams