Nikki Blonsky Quotes

I always thought it would have been fun to spend an evening with Patsy Cline - just because I think she was really fun and interesting. I think you'd have a really good time with her.

Well, it's hard not to love Hank Williams!

One thing I love about Josh Turner is his faith; that's why I looked up to him so much.

I would love to meet Kelly Clarkson and if I get the chance to I would tell her thank you so much for the inspiration.

I'm not really into alternative country - I'm into Patsy Cline, who lived down the street from where I lived, and old Dolly Parton records, Kitty Wells and that old stuff. I like country music. I also like Eric Church, who has a great new sound but also holds onto that old sound.

I would love to do a song with Janet Jackson. Janet was, is, forever will be, the ultimate. She's the ultimate dream girl for every guy - and for every girl.

I am a Patsy Cline fan.

To me, Hank Williams is the first rock-and-roll star.

Emmylou Harris is just the biggest influence of mine musically, her and Dolly Parton.

I grew up listening to Patsy Cline. I was a huge Patsy Cline fan. I still am. Even though she's considered country, I think of her more as a blues singer. She's got a great blues voice, and she has such an amazing story, which I always loved.

Robert Plant was always my favorite singer-and hes said nice things about me, you know.

George Jones was my all-time favorite singer and one of my favorite people in the world.

I've always been in love with Howard McGillen's voice, ever since I got wind of him.

We sing songs about love because we love the people we sing our songs to!

I've been a fan of old country music, like Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline. I think I'm drawn to it because of the sense of sadness and sort of loss that a lot of good old country music has.

When the suggestion was made that I might consider doing music of Joni Mitchell, I thought it was a fantastic idea. Joni, I admire not only for her music but for her person, because she's a person that really stands out for what she believes in.

When The Byrds started country-rock, we had no idea there would be such a thing. We were just trying to honor the music. We started listening to country radio. We went to Nudie's and got cowboy clothes.

He knows I rip him off every day. He's the godfather for me. Nobody can say they aren't influenced by what Stevie Wonder has done.

I have such a deep love for traditional country music.

I loved Roy Acuff with all my heart, and I never dreamed I'd be able to meet him or see him onstage, or especially become good friends with him. For all this to happen, it's hard to explain what a dream this is when you love something as much as I love traditional country music.

I listen to a lot of really old western and country music. There's a lot of cool stuff in there... all the heartbreak of the country darkness.

And one of my favorites was Eddy Arnold of course. He just had that smooth, soulful voice.

I think love is one of the purest things you can sing about. One of the best things you can sing about.

I love Adele. When I see her, I may kiss Adele.

I like Loretta Lynn.