Ralph Stanley is like an uncle to us and now that all my uncles are gone, Ralph's singing is even more precious. This album of classic folk songs is one of his best.
Elvis was a big influence to my music, but Loretta Lynn was, as well.
I don't listen to the radio too much, but usually I listen to Stanley Brothers and Ralph Stanley more than I do anybody!
I'm more into the old-school country myself, like Dolly Parton, and I guess it wouldn't be typical, but I really love Linda Ronstadt.
I grew up on Loretta Lynn and Dusty Springfield. I remember lying about it; it wasn't cool to listen to country when I was 12.
I was mainly influenced by the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, and others like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash.
I love Loretta Lynn, and I love Roy Clark and Johnny Cash, everybody.
I love Marty Robbins, I love Glen Campbell, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline.
I love karaoke. I love maudlin country ballads. In another life, I'd be Loretta Lynn.
I love karaoke. I love maudlin country ballads. In another life I'd be Loretta Lynn.
Besides, when I read the list of people who are supporting Kerry, if I wasn't already a Bush supporter, I would have immediately switched. Linda Ronstadt? Don Henley? Geez, that's a good reason right there to vote for Bush.
When I was really little, I listened to Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrel, Crystal Gayle, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, and Patsy Cline.
I think if I could ever write with someone, I'd love to write a song with Loretta Lynn or Dolly Parton.
Dolly Parton is hilarious. Loretta Lynn is hilarious.
I had some good teachers. One of the greatest teachers I've had is bluegrass music: going back and listening to Bill Monroe's music, the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs. When I was with Ralph Stanley I learned a lot from him.