I think Kenny Chesney or Garth Brooks would be the coolest duet partners. I look up to them so much for their work ethics.

One element of Madonna's career that really takes center stage is how many times she's reinvented herself. It's easier to stay in one look, one comfort zone, one musical style. It's inspiring to see someone whose only predictable quality is being unpredictable.

There's so much about Dolly Parton that every female artist should look to, whether it's reading her quotes or reading her interviews or going to one of her live shows. She's been such an amazing example to every female songwriter out there.

I thought, 'My God, this is like Buddy Guy on acid.'

I'm in awe of McCartney. He's about the only one that I am in awe of. He can do it all. And he's never let up...he's just so damn effortless.

I'm not ashamed to say that I lived my life to that code. Quite a man, that Gene Autry.