World famous country singer and actress Dolly Parton recently talked about her Christian faith in a brand new interview.

"It's kept me stable. A belief in God is essential," said Parton to Country Woman Magazine, "You have to believe in something bigger than yourself.  We grew up believing that through God all things are possible. I think I believed that so much that I made it happen."

The 68-year old Tennessee native also talked about how the Bible influences her daily life throughout her legendary career that spans five decades, beginning with a regular spot as a singer on country music star Porter Wagoner's popular show entitled The Porter Wagoner Show in 1967.

"I just live by that scripture. The fact that I can write is very helpful too. I can write about anything I feel," said Parton.

In her new album titled Blue Smoke, she talks about multiple topics including her iconic duets with country music legends like Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson to name a few.

"There are so many different moods in these songs-from heartbreak to spirituality to the fun little song, 'Lover du Jour', which is kind of tongue-in-cheek. They're all parts of my personality. They go to the depths in songs like 'If I Had Wings', about those times when you really would like to fly away from everything and get on to heaven. Other songs cover the phase in my life when I worked with duet partners like Kenny Rogers, Porter Wagoner and then Willie (Nelson). There are the big pop sounds, the country mountain sounds, the bluegrass flavor and the gospel-all the types of music that I've done and loved. I really think the themes of these songs, the arrangements and the production all cover who I am-the country girl gone to town," said Parton.

She also talked about how grateful she is to have a family that supports her unconditionally, through the good times and the bad times.

"[My] family helps me stay grounded and humble. I know what it's like to be without, and I know what it's like to have things. And I appreciate both," she concluded.