Quotes from Martina McBride

My dad was a huge country music fan, but he also had a band and he sang. So he'd listen to a lot of music and the songs that he'd learn for the band were more from the male artists. So my earliest country memories were Waylon Jennings, Conway Twitty, George Jones, Johnny Paycheck even.

It's hard being away from home. But other than that, performing is the highlight of my day.

I don't really have any kind of rigorous or definite routine before I go onstage. I like to eat at least an hour or two before I go on. If I can't do that, I just wait until after. I try and drink lots of water before I go onstage.

If I walk out onstage and I get a warm, excited response, it makes me feel so confident and happy, and then it's so easy for me up there.

I grew up in the country surrounded by music.

It means so much being a part of country music and the Opry.

I listen to music I'm looking to record or catch up on news and TV, whatever is on the TV at the gym!

Even if the sun refused to shine Even if romance ran out of rhyme You would still have my heart until the end of time You're all I need, my love, my Valentine

I've dreamed of this a thousand times before But in my dreams I couldn't love you more I will give you my heart Until the end of time... You're all I need, my love, my Valentine

I was into all kinds of music as a teen - country music, because my dad was in a band that played country, and whatever my sister and brother were into.

I was always thin. I guess I have good genes, so I never worried too much about my weight.

I've been on stage since I was five years old and I feel really at home there.

Let freedom ring, let the white dove sing, let the weak be strong, let the right be wrong... it's Independence Day.

I like the creativity of planning a party, or cooking and taking care of people, creating a memorable meal or event.

At the beginning of every week, I like to sit down and figure out what I'm going to make. I probably try at least two new recipes a week. But I have my standbys - jambalaya, meatloaf and mashed potatoes.

The way you look is so dependent on the way you take care of yourself.

My desire is to stand by the fire that burns inside of you.

I wanted to make a record that people could put on year after year after year, and it would never feel dated.

Raising three girls, I think it's important to teach them to support other women.

I have girls who are concerned about how they look compared to models or what have you. It's my responsibility to teach them that beauty is more than superficial.

I'm not a big fan of flying. I definitely try to take the bus whenever I can. I've gotten a little bit better about it, but it was a pretty crippling thing for many years. I feel safer in a private plane.

I feel like it's important to use this gift God gave me, my life and my career to do something to make the world a better place. It's an easy thing for me to do.

Not only do I know how to milk a cow, but I know how to herd a bunch of cows, too, which is a life skill that I think may come in handy someday.

Why do we get so angry at ourselves when we eat foods we love? Do you think guys walk around going, 'I just ate a cheeseburger and I'm so mad at myself?'