Bluegrass is wonderful music. I'm glad I originated it.

Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world. You meet people at festivals and renew acquaintances year after year.

The nicest person I ever met in the music business.

I am not interested in money. I just want to be wonderful.

I was determined to carve out a music of my own. I didn't want to copy anybody.

I'm just thrilled they're going to name it after her. She was a wonderful woman and I'm glad she's getting some of the recognition she deserves.