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I get along with all the women singers, but especially Dolly Parton. We talk the same hillbilly language.

I just love Dolly so much, and Loretta. They both are songwriters that knew what they wanted to say; they were bucking a system.

Dolly Parton... I love being around that woman! I worked really hard to keep up with her.

There's so much about Dolly Parton that every female artist should look to, whether it's reading her quotes or reading her interviews or going to one of her live shows. She's been such an amazing example to every female songwriter out there.

I love Adele and Lykke Li. I also listen to classical music as well.

I love Adele; she's a timeless, classic beauty. I think she's beautiful. She's just a real woman.

Well I always wanted to be Dolly Parton when I was a little girl. I was obsessed with her.

I've loved Patti LaBelle since I was a little girl. I love her so much because she's spontaneous. I love Shirley Murdock, Keyshia Cole, Jazmine Sullivan and Tweet and Faith Evans. Faith's songs got me through a lot.

Aretha Franklin, she's just the most amazing singer ever. But I think there are so many singers that I just loved and sang along to on the radio. I guess I just enjoy trying out different styles along the way.