Country Quote by Johnny Van Zant

Look at Montgomery Gentry. If those boys came out in the '70s, they'd be Southern rock.

— Johnny Van Zant

But I'm really into old music - bluesy, soulful singers, like Etta James, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin. I wouldn't have minded being born…

— Jessica Sanchez

There is absolutely no doubt that the extraordinary Donna Summer belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

— Jon Landau

Anyone who's 71 years old would look ridiculous singing rock.

— Grace Slick

Donna Summer would be remembered as a ground-breaking artist today even if she'd retired the day after she recorded 'I Feel Love' in 1977.

— Rob Sheffield

I think Patsy Cline made country music classy. She just opens her mouth, and it's just heavenly.

— Melissa Etheridge

I'm more into the old-school country myself, like Dolly Parton, and I guess it wouldn't be typical, but I really love Linda Ronstadt.

— Sara Rue

I know I'm not Freddie Mercury or Ann Wilson, and that's okay. You don't have to be a great singer to sing rock and…

— Taylor Hawkins

I still have my eyes on the prize: I want to be that old lady onstage shaking her hips and singing her greatest hits.

— Christina Aguilera

I can remember in the early 60s that there were a couple of really dynamic women performers at the time - Brenda Lee, there…

— Lesley Gore

I had no desire to become a singer until I heard Billie Holiday. The first time I heard her on a record, it was…

— Susannah McCorkle

With rock 'n' roll, Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, the Runaways, there was always that feminine spirit.

— Maria Brink