You’re never to old to take some good ole fashion advice from your mother. After all, mama always knows best. In honor of Mother’s Day on May 8, we asked some of your favorite country stars to share the great advice they got from dear ole mom and to pick a word that best describes that matriarch in their lives. Here’s what they had to say:
Dolly Parton
Mom’s advice: “Believe in yourself, trust God and vice versa.”
One word to describe mom: “Precious.”
Martina McBride
Mom’s advice: “My mom always said to be careful about your reputation. People are watching and your behavior reflects on your family.”
One word to describe mom: “Strong”
Jana Kramer
Mom’s advice: “Never let anyone take your light away.”
One word to describe mom: “Genuine”
Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry
Mom’s advice: “My mother loved to sing and was very artistic. She knew how important singing was to me, so she just told me to follow my dreams. That was her advice—just go for it.”
One word to describe mom: “Blessing”
Lorrie Morgan
Mom’s advice: “Never give up. I ignored this for many years, but later in life I have realized just how important that advice was and wish I would have listened sooner.”
One word to describe mom: “Saintly”
Watch Lorrie Morgan tell America’s Morning Show’s Kelly Ford, her story about mom:
Kenny Rogers
Mom’s advice: “Son, be happy where you are. Never be content to be there, but if you’re not happy where you are, you will never be happy.”
One word to describe mom: “Wise”
Justin Moore
Mom’s advice: “The best advice my mom ever gave me was that I could achieve anything I put my mind to. I know it sounds cliché, but I would never be where I am in my career if it weren’t for her saying that to me.”
One word to describe mom: “Honest”
Bill Anderson
Mom’s advice: “She wrote me a letter early in my career that I keep in my desk to this day. She said, ‘I know you are all wrapped up in what you are doing, but please don’t forget that your talents are a gift from God. Take time every day to be grateful and thankful.’”
One word to describe mom: “Giving”
Richard Sterban of The Oak Ridge Boys
Mom’s advice: “My mother always told me to work hard, be honest and most important, always trust in the Lord.”
One word to describe mom: “Mom”
Charlie Daniels
Mom’s advice: “Always tell the truth.”
One word to describe mom: “Momma. That says it all.”
Maggie Rose
Mom’s advice: “She told me to make music for myself and speak my truth and my heart with no regard to what others think. I think she can advise me that way so confidently because she knows my truth and my heart. I can always feel how proud she is of me.”
One word to describe mom: “Warm”
Drew Baldridge
Mom’s advice: “Always pray for anything and everything!”
One word to describe mom: “Loving”
Leah Turner
Mom’s advice: “You are one of a kind, so be you!”
One word to describe mom: “Strong”
Janie Fricke
Mom’s advice: “The best advice she gave was that there is a reason for everything. And now, I realize that is true.”
One word to describe mom: “Incredible”
Chris Lucas of LOCASH
Mom’s advice: “Always listen to your heart.”
One word to describe mom: “Dedicated”
