Reba McEntire quotes:

For me, singing sad songs often has a way of healing a situation. It gets the hurt out in the open into the light, out of the darkness.

That's what is so great about being able to record a 13-song album. You can do a very eclectic group of songs. You do have some almost pop songs in there, but you do have your traditional country, story songs. You have your ballads, your happy songs, your sad songs, your love songs, and your feisty songs.

My goals have changed throughout my life. At one time it was winning awards, selling out concert dates, selling more albums than anyone else. Now, my goals are to see my grandchildren grown, live a long and healthy life with my family and friends and travel the world.

To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.

Everything I've done in my career is a result of growing up in rural Oklahoma, because if I hadn't had the training from Mama and Daddy to work hard, to do what I'm told, to take directions, to mind and to do a good job at anything I set out to do, then I wouldn't be where I am today.

I had lots of breaks. I guess the one that got my foot in the door was singing the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City in '74.

I treat myself pretty good. I take lots of vacations, I eat well, I take supplements, I do mercury detox, I get plenty of sleep, I drink plenty of water and I stay away from drama and stress.

Finding a good bus driver can be as important as finding a good musician.

Fame is a mind - a way of thinking about things. It's all in your mind.

I don't think quantity time is as special as quality time with your family.

I have a lot to be thankful for. I am healthy, happy and I am loved.

Being a strong woman is very important to me. But doing it all on my own is not.

To me, being popular means I've got more friends. You've got to watch who your friends are, if you want to get close to them, but I've got a lot of acquaintances. And then, you've got to be real careful who your friends are, because you never know why they're your friend.

Never have doubted it, even when the plane crash happened. I wasn't mad at God. I just knew that there was a reason that I didn't know about why it happened.

It's funny how many people will come to Vegas to see your show where they might not come out to see you unless you come to their hometown.

Growing up is not being so dead-set on making everybody happy.

When you're a very ambitious person, the things that are disappointing are when other people around you aren't as enthusiastic.

All the money in the world can't buy you back good health.

I'm open to any kind of situation in a song as long as it touches my heart.

I just try not to judge. Don't judge me, and I won't judge you.

The upside to anger? Getting it out of your system. You got to express your anger. Then you have room for more positive things. If I hold something in a long time, and then I speak it, it's amazing how the light shines so much brighter.

I grew up in southeastern Oklahoma on a working cattle ranch, and it was always very romantic to me: The West, the cowboy, the Western way of life.

When I got into the music business in 1976, there weren't many women on the roster. As a woman, you don't complain; you work twice as hard, and you do your job.

For no. 1, it's great writing, super writing. The second thing is that it's great chemistry with all the actors. We just all got along from the very start. Very get-go, we all got along. We just - it was just like we were all meant to be there together.

When onstage, I always try to take my audience through as many emotions as I possibly can. I want them to go from laughter to tears, be shocked and surprised and walk out the door with a renewed sense of themselves - and maybe a smile.

And I was mischievous. I was always into something. So when I got good attention from the singing, I knew that was probably where I needed to land.

So, I took lessons, and I love to shoot now. It's a lot of fun.

I love to wear boots - and shoes, I don't like at all.

Being sexy is kind of funny to me. You know, I can get kind of spunky or I can get tough, you know, that kind of tough, sexy look. But sexy? No, I don't think so.

I love to sing with different people.

Being sexy is kind of funny to me.

I have learned a lot about myself and come to deal with a lot of things that, at first, bothered me.

I've got CDs in my car, listening all the time for that next song, because everybody's looking.

But I like to listen to demos. I like to hear the finished product. It's like listening to a song - I mean, a story. If you're going to sit here and tell me a story, I just like to listen. I don't want to make them up.

And so we were asleep there in San Diego. And our pilot called us. And his brother was on one of the other planes. And when he was leaving the airport, he saw in his rear view mirror that there was an explosion.

And the two planes that were taking the band and crew that we had taken out to San Diego were flying out after the show. And so I was never supposed to be on that plane.

If you want to succeed in life...you must pick 3 bones to carry with you at all times: a wish bone, a backbone, and a funny bone.

You've got to stay current and up with the competition. The main thing, though, is finding the greatest songs you can possibly find.

Besides, I'm a gypsy at heart and I like to travel around.

Habitat for Humanity is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. I am proud to be a part of the partnership between Whirlpool and Habitat and appreciate everything these two organizations are doing for the wonderful Nashville community and other communities throughout the world.

when life gives you lemons. Make yourself a screwdriver

The biggest challenge in my life is getting all these kids raised. I've helped with nieces, stepchildren and my own son, so the biggest challenge is making sure the kids are raised and finding enough quality time with them.

I exercise at least five times a week with stretching, Pilates, push-ups, planks, sit- ups, squats and light weights.

Again its time to pray for peace.

Be different, stand out, and work your butt off.

It's very important to surround yourself with people you can learn from.

Living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking. Loving might be a mistake. but its worth making

Michael Phelps and Willie Nelson are teaming up to do an album. ... They're covering The Doobie Brothers.

I might have been born just plain white trash / but Fancy was my name.

I have the attention span of a 2-year-old. I like to jump from project-to-project.

I use all my skills that I can muster up, but the fun thing is that I find some untapped skills every once in a while. I get that from my daddy.

I think they want to keep it separate, but I've never been a crossover artist for some reason.

I have talked to Debbie Hammond quite a bit, Jim Hammond's wife, his widow. I've seen their kids. And last time we played Dallas, a lot of them came over. It's hard for them to come see the show. It's still hard.

I always like story songs, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall, Mel Tillis, Red Stegall, when they'd do their story songs. I was totally enthralled.

A good song has to have a great melody, and the lyrics have to touch my heart. Now, if it's just a little toe-tapper, got to make me feel good somehow or another, or when I sing it I can't make you feel good.

My family, you know, are all still, you know, very close. We're all still very close. Mom and Daddy are still alive. So, what more can you ask for? Your kids are healthy.

I've never turned my back on country music.

You don't waste your entire life waiting to go back to dust.

I totally love to act. I don't care if it's a musical, a comedy. I just like to work and interact with other people.

I think it's a wonderful time for a woman.

When I left, after my divorce, when I left Oklahoma, I never looked back. It was the future. It was looking forward from then on.

[Faith] guides me on everything I do, i ask for guidance, I ask the Lord to give me wisdom when I speak, when I think and I always try to be positive and say nice things and it gives me strength throughout every minute and every day.

Also, any older song, especially any World War II songs remind me of Mama. She goes around the house either whistling or singing all the time. It drives my sister Alice crazy when we're playing games and Mama does that while it's Alice's turn!

Anything worth doing, is worth doing all the way. Just know you'll have to live with all the choices that you make.

At this time when I turn 50, because so there's many of my friends and family who didn't get to see 50-years-old, and so, I'm celebrating for them too.

But I think a song that is really emotionally packed, with a great melody that just will soar, that's the keeper.

Easter is very important to me, it's a second chance.

Every song that has been a hit for me has been honest and truthful. I have to believe that same formula will work on this (television) show. It has to be believable and honest.

Get as much out of life as you possibly can with all the passion that goes with it. Then give it back with all the love and respect it deserves.

He was good in business, but there was business left to do. He never said he loved me, guess he thought I knew.

How was I to know that I'd be ok? I thought I'd lose it all when you walked away. How was I to know that I'd be this strong? I had what it takes all along. How was I to know?

I always wanted to be an actress. I always wanted to be a movie star.

I can't imagine living a life without God in my life. He is my best friend, He's my buddy, He's the one that I talk to when there's no one around. I talk to Him when people are around a lot too. He's my confidant, He's my advisor, He's my director. I just don't know why you wouldn't want that in your life. He's just like a bodyguard, He is your protector.

I don't think there's ever been a point in my career where I've said, 'I've made it.' What does that mean, 'I've made it?' Made it to what? If you say, 'I've made it.' then are you finished? I don't want to be finished. I don't want to quit.

I just feel like the people who are discouraged about religion, it's [really] the connotation of people that go to church. People that go to church love the Lord and they like to be around people who love the Lord. It's a fellowship and it's a growth and it's a feeding for them that when they're in a social group of people who believe, it makes them grow spiritually.

I just try not to judge. Dont judge me, and I wont judge you.

I love my mother-in-law and I think I'm a really good one, too.

I see the stars. I hear the rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, my Savior, God, to thee.

I think it's the way I talk. I think they thought I was too country. And I'm not ashamed of that by any means.

I think my song that reminds me of Mama is "I'm A Survivor" because she is one.

I was one of the very first people to ever do a video in country music.

I was singing a lot of waltzes. And I was with Jerry Kennedy, my producer, and he was playing me some songs, and he said, hey, I want to play you this song that I'm going to get Jackie Ward to record.

If dreams give you power, then I'm strong enough to walk through my heart till you love me.

If I'm not the one thing you can't stand to lose, If I'm not that arrow to the heart of you, If you don't get drunk on my kiss, If you think you can do better than this then I guess we're done. Let's not drag this on, Consider me gone...

If you're happy, you've got the Lord on your side.

It really has lifted my spirits. It's intensified my faith, given me more hope. That's what music does for me.

I've never really done this. Now I know what scared is.

Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong, they are weak, but he is strong.

Life's supposed to be about making the path a little gentler for those traveling behind you.

Make sure you're always giving, way more than you're taking

Mama is funny. She has a great sense of humor and loves a good joke. Loves a practical joke, too.

Mama was a stickler on keeping your word. That's helped me to make the right decisions in so many situations. Because of that, I also think really hard before I make a decision because I know I'm going to have to see it through.

My grandma was a huge believer, very spiritual, probably the most spiritual person I've ever known in my life.

My mama is my best friend. We have fun, we can talk about anything, she always is on my side but really quick to tell me when I'm wrong. That's a true friend. She's loyal, smart, witty and intelligent. She loves family and loves to travel. All the things I love!

No matter what you achieve in life, you're always wondering, 'Is there something I should be doing? Is there something I'm missing?

Patsy Cline? Larger than life! She taught me emotion: raw, sincere, unashamed.

So, we come out to Los Angeles. And we met with every network. We met with show runners, directors, writers, everything. And what we had an idea for, they didn't like. And what they had an idea for, we didn't like. So, we went home.

Sometimes I hate how much I love him But everyday I love him more

There's a lot of power in putting it out in the universe. It's telling your subconscious mind, 'This is what's gonna happen.'

Thou shalt not whine' should be the eleventh commandment.

To me, there's two types of songs, good and bad. And I just like to stick with the good ones.

Waiting makes me restless. When I'm ready, I'm ready.

Watch what you say and do because little eyes are watching you.

We all love being outdoors. Grandma was in her garden or fishing; Mama loves to fish and I love to be outside. We all love the Lord.

When I learned to forgive, it was like a million pounds were lifted from me.

Whenever a natural disaster occurs, it is always the Red Cross that responds quickly and compassionately. I am honored to lend my voice to their cause, and thrilled to serve on the Celebrity Cabinet for 2010.

Without God, I don't see how folks cope.

You know, I can get kind of spunky or I can get tough, you know, that kind of tough, sexy look. But sexy? No, I don't think so.

You know, I get a lot of people pitching songs to me.