Carlene Carter Quotes

I would like to say when I turn the project over to the label that I have been successful. And that's truly the way I feel. But, in addition to the self-pride in 'making' a good album, to be honest, I'd love to have a hit record.

The first song that I had that went platinum was 'Keep Your Head Up,' which was a long time ago. Then, you get 'one-hit wonder' with that.

I'm so proud of 'Break a Little.'

Me and my mom were just watching the charts like, 'Why isn't it stopping?' And now I've got a platinum disc in my bedroom.

Becoming a Top Ten artist has surprised me.

One of the high points of my career was winning the Grammy for 'I Will Survive.'

I always thought my records were number one; it's just the charts didn't think so.

If you want me in the Hall of Fame put me in because of some contributions that I have made to country music.

At some point in my life, before I was gone, I wanted to make an album, even if it was for no reason other than posterity.

I began the process of recording myself seriously in the fall of 1999. If I could finish an album of my own music, I would. Five years later I am happy to say I have.

My first single I was nominated for a Grammy with 'Crank That,' and I lost a Grammy to Kanye West, but it was still such a big deal for me to be nominated anyway.

There's been a few things that have been insane with 'Rather Be', and being nominated for a Grammy is, like, the pinnacle one.

I was the first woman ever named Entertainer of the Year in country music.

I always thought my best album was 'Trouble in Paradise.' I was the happiest with that one.

By the way, I got a Grammy, which was a big thrill.

I really want to make a great record, like my 'Rumours' or 'Thriller.'

I was at a Thai restaurant when 'i hate u, i love u' hit the million-listen mark. It was weird because nothing else I released before had gotten that high at all.

I'm beyond thankful to be picked as one of MTV's favourite new artists for 2017. I've always viewed MTV as ever evolving, and to be a part of this new chapter is extremely rewarding.

My standout moment I would have to say was when 'Black Rose' dropped and getting the co-sign from Nas and The LOX. I would say all those moments together were crazy for me.

I'm not really into the numbers game of, like, what position our record is. But you find out at the end, you know? You're like 'Oh, all right! That's good!' We had a Number Three record. That's crazy! What's that about? That's exciting to me! I think that's good.

I just want to make good music, and as long as I'm happy with it, the charting isn't that important to me. Although, the best feeling is having a song you're very happy with and also having it at Number One!

I was the first white British woman to reach No 1 on the R&B chart - the American black music chart.

It really is a dream coming true, being on Billboard.

All I ever wanted to do was write songs, and I just dreamed of putting out an album and having a single that maybe did alright.

You don't want to make records so you can win a Grammy. You make records because you want to be a musician.