I came to town thinking that everybody had the same idea of what country music was that I did.
Lee Ann WomackGospel music rhythms are not African in origin, although I know that's what the jazz experts say.
Mahalia JacksonMy idea of heaven is a place where the Tyne meets the Delta, where folk music meets the blues.
Mark KnopflerTelevision made a lot of difference in country music. It's progress. I believe in progress.
Roy AcuffI went to school for folk music back when I was a teenager and learned hundreds of songs.
Roger McGuinnI don't care what's happening in the mainstream of country music. I haven't in a long time.
Steve Earle