“I have always loved rock music. But I have played country music since my senior year in high school. That's where my heart is. I try to keep up with the rock world as much as I can.”
Tracy Byrd
“I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'”
Bob Newhart
“Country music is three chords and the truth.”
Harlan Howard
“If you talk bad about country music, it's like saying bad things about my momma. Them's fightin' words.”
Dolly Parton
“True country music is honesty, sincerity, and real life to the hilt.”
Garth Brooks
“Country music is still your grandpa's music, but it's also your daughter's music. It's getting bigger and better all the time and I'm glad to be a part of it.”
Shania Twain
“Country music has always been the best shrink that 15 bucks can buy.”
Dierks Bentley