Raised on George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Emmylou Harris, she sang harmonies as a toddler, eventually thinking she'd make a career of it. Following the murder-suicide of her parents (perpetrated by her father) in 1986, she moved into her aunt and uncle's home.
Not long afterwards, sister Shelby Lynne moved to Nashville for a career in music, and after her high school graduation, Moorer followed. She sang harmonies with her sister for a while but returned to Alabama to earn a degree in public relations. She skipped the graduation ceremony to move back to Nashville.
Her song "A Soft Place to Fall" was tapped for Robert Redford's The Horse Whisperer in 1998, and she also appeared in the movie. Because the ballad earned her an Academy Award nomination, she performed it on the 1999 Oscars ceremony. However, none of her singles from her debut "Alabama Song" or its follow-up "The Hardest Part" received much radio airplay, nor achieving chart success though both projects were highly praised by critics.
When Brown moved from MCA to sister label Universal South, Moorer followed. Her 2002 album "Miss Fortune" earned more raves, but didn't meet sales expectations. She almost got another big break by recording the duet "Picture" with Kid Rock after Sheryl Crow had bowed out. However, Crow changed her mind, and the Rock/Crow-version became a huge radio hit. Yet, the song was credited on the charts to both Crow and Moorer. In addition, the CD single featuring Moorer sold 500,000 copies and is certified Gold by the RIAA. Her ballad "Tumbling Down" (from Miss Fortune) was featured on the soundtrack of the popular 2002 film The Rookie.
Her live album album "Show"(2003) was recorded in one night (two performances) at the 12th and Porter in Nashville and despite popular belief, it features the first recorded collaboration by both Moorer sisters.
After releasing Show and a DVD on Universal South, Moorer moved to independent label Sugar Hill Records. With a slightly rougher edge than past efforts, The Duel was released in April 2004.
After a divorce between Moorer and Primm, she eventually married Steve Earle, after serving as his opening act on a European tour. Earle produced her 2006 album, "Getting Somewhere". Moorer wrote all the songs, with the exception of one co-written with Earle. She and Earle were nominated for a Grammy award in the category Best Country Collaboration with Vocals, for the song "Days Aren't Long Enough" from Earle's "Washington Square Serenade".
Moorer released the Buddy Miller-produced "Mockingbird" in February 2008; an album mainly of covers of songs by female singer/songwriters including her sister, Shelby Lynne.
Her latest studio album "Crows" (2010), features her first departure from the Contemporary Country style of her earlier albums, instead changing to a Pop and Contemporary Singer/Songwriter style.
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BLOOD
Allison Moorer Lyrics
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Burning bright, burning still
Need you home, it lights the way
There today like yesterday
And you don't have to explain
I got your blood running through my veins
Through the thick and through the thin
Say a prayer, say my name
I am the keeper of the flame
And you don't have to explain
I got your blood running through my veins
And you don't have to explain
I got your blood running through my veins
All your secrets have a home
They won't be traded, it won't be so
Whisper softly in my ear
When you want 'em, they are here
And you don't have to explain
I got your blood running through my veins
And you don't have to explain
I got your blood running through my veins
And you don't have to explain
I got your blood running through my veins
And you don't have to explain
I got your blood running through my veins
The song "Blood" by Allison Moorer is a heartfelt tribute to the bond between family members. The lyrics describe a candle burning on a windowsill, symbolizing a beacon of hope for the return of a loved one. The singer assures her family member that they don't have to explain their absence or their actions, as they share a powerful bond of blood that runs deep. The singer declares herself the keeper of the flame, promising to protect her family member's secrets and be there for them when they need her.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the strength of the familial bond, emphasizing that it is unbreakable and enduring. The message of the song is one of solidarity and support, reminding us that family is always there to provide comfort and understanding. The powerful imagery and emotional intensity of the lyrics make "Blood" a moving tribute to the power of familial love.
Line by Line Meaning
A candle on the windowsill
A symbol of hope and warmth in anticipation of the person's return
Burning bright, burning still
The longing and love is still as strong and bright as when they first parted
Need you home, it lights the way
The person's presence is what guides and provides direction
There today like yesterday
The love and longing for the person the same today as it was yesterday
And you don't have to explain
No need to justify or rationalize their actions or whereabouts
I got your blood running through my veins
The connection and shared experiences between the two are deep and unbreakable
And it don't matter where you've been
No matter where you've gone or what you've done, the love remains strong
Through the thick and through the thin
The love and support will be there through any hardship or challenge
Say a prayer, say my name
Asking for the person to keep them in their thoughts and prayers
I am the keeper of the flame
The person holding onto and preserving the love and memories shared between them
All your secrets have a home
A promise that their secrets are safe and secure with the person
They won't be traded, it won't be so
The trust and loyalty between them is unbreakable and cannot be bought or sold
Whisper softly in my ear
A request to share their innermost thoughts and feelings
When you want 'em, they are here
A promise to be there to listen and support, whenever they may need it
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLISON MOORER
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