The daughter of singer George Morgan, she made her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry at age thirteen, performing Marie Osmond's "Paper Roses." Her father died when she was sixteen.
When her father died in 1975, she took over his band and began leading the group through various club gigs. Within a few years she disbanded the group, and in 1977 she went on to play with the Little Roy Wiggins band. She then became a receptionist and demo singer at Acuff-Rose, where she also wrote songs.
In 1978, she had one minor hit single; the following year another minor hit with "I'm Completely Satisfied", an electronically dubbed duet with her late father. She began touring Nashville nightclubs and opened for a number of acts, including Jack Greene, Billy Thunderkloud, and Jeannie Seely. She toured as a duet partner with George Jones and spent two years as part of the Opryland USA bluegrass show and as a regular singer on TNN's Nashville Now.
In 1983, TNN was launched as the first cable network devoted to country music. Morgan was a regular on the show Nashville Now, singing towards the end of each show.
In 1984, Morgan scored a minor hit with "Don't Go Changing". That year she became the youngest singer ever to join the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1988, Morgan was signed with RCA Records, her first major label.
In 1989, Morgan's first album Leave the Light On was released; "Trainwreck of Emotion" became her first Top 20 hit, followed by her first major hit with "Dear Me".
In 1990, Morgan had her first number one single, "Five Minutes". That song was also featured in her album Leave the Light On, which went gold.
In 1991, Morgan's second album Something in Red went platinum. Morgan married her third husband Brad Thompson, bus driver of Clint Black.
In 1992, Morgan's third album Watch Me was released on RCA's newest label, BNA Records, spawning the number one single "What Part of No".
In 1993, Morgan was the first female country artist to have three albums in a row to be certified platinum. Morgan's romantic life gained tabloid attention with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman following her third divorce.
In 1994, Morgan was voted Female Vocalist of the Year by the fans in TNN's Music City News awards. She would earn this honor again in 1996, 1997 and 1998. She also appeared on Frank Sinatra's Duets II album, singing a version of "How Do You Keep the Music Playing" intertwined with Sinatra's "My Funny Valentine".
In 1995, Morgan had another number one song on the Country Charts called "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" from her Greatest Hits CD.
In 1996, Morgan was featured on the Beach Boys' now out-of-print album Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 performing a cover of their 1964 hit "Don't Worry Baby". The Beach Boys provided the harmonies and backing vocals.
Personal life
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Morgan is known for her turbulent personal life -- she told Larry King in an interview that "drama is something that lets you know you're still alive." As of 2006, she is married to singer Sammy Kershaw; they were separated at one point but apparently have since reconciled. Kershaw is her fifth husband; she was married to country singer Keith Whitley from 1986 until his death in 1989. They had one child together, a son, Jesse Keith Whitley, born in 1987. She also has a daughter Morgan from her first marriage. Prior to Kershaw she was involved in a lengthy relationship with Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Troy Aikman.
[edit] U.S. Senator Fred Thompson and Lorrie Morgan (1994-1996)
Morgan was also romantically linked from 1994 to 1996 with actor, lobbyist, former U.S. Senator from Tennessee (and former Hendersonville, Tennessee resident), and possible 2008 Republican Presidential candidate Fred Dalton Thompson.
In her book Forever Yours, Faithfully: My Love Story, Morgan states that:
It was great to go out with an older man [Fred Thompson] who was very successful on his own. I felt very secure with him, and he became a wonderful friend, a caring, inspirational man who would encourage me not to doubt myself (which, maybe you can tell by now, is one of my best things).
Fred is an extremely generous man. He wined and dined me and bought me presents --- furs, earrings, Chanel shoes with real high heels.
For a while, I enjoyed my first exposure to politics. It was interesting to hear about political conversations, and people even began talking about Fred as a potential president. It was inevitable that I would be sitting at a glamorous party and would have the flickering thought, So, this is what it's like to be a First Lady. Hell, I could handle that. Then I would say, "Oops, better drop the 'hell'"
I put myself to the task of being a great companion to a stimulating and important man, and as a result I become boring. I lost my spunk, my spontaneity, I had to stop and think about the political implications of everything before I uttered a word in public. Was this a Democratic issue? Was this a Republican issue? I could not trust my best asset, my gut instincts. In other words, I could not be myself.
Fred let me know that it was important how I dressed. Sedate was in. Even if I felt like a little flair that night, forget it --- we might be with men who had big wallets and insecure wives, wives who were a little older than I was. So get that basic black dress out of the closet. And no cleavage, baby.
Fred's senator buddies loved me, and some of my friends said that they never seen me happier. For a while, I wanted to marry Fred, but I knew he could not accept me as I am.
Forever Yours, Faithfully: My Love Story. pp. 262-263. Lorrie Morgan with George Vecsey. 1997. Ballantine Books. ISBN 0-345-41297-4
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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Are you lonesome tonight,
Do you miss me tonight?
Are you sorry we drifted apart?
Does your memory stray to a brighter sunny day
When I kissed you and called you sweetheart?
Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare?
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again?
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?
I wonder if you're lonesome tonight
You know someone said that the worlds a stage
And each must play a part.
Fate had me playing in love you as my sweet heart.
Act one was when we met, I loved you at first glance
You read your line so cleverly and never missed a cue
Then came act two, you seemed to change and you acted strange
And why I'll never know.
Honey, you lied when you said you loved me
And I had no cause to doubt you.
But I'd rather go on hearing your lies
Than go on living without you.
Now the stage is bare and Im standing there
With emptiness all around
And if you wont come back to me
Then make them bring the curtain down.
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again?
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?
The lyrics of Lorrie Morgan's song "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" at first appear to be a simple reflection on a lost love. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that there is much more going on. The singer is not simply asking if her former lover is feeling lonely or regretful about their split, but is calling into question the nature of their relationship and the veracity of their emotional connection.
The first verse sets the stage with the singer asking if her former lover misses her and is sorry about their breakup. The second verse, however, introduces a more complex theme. The singer references the idea that the world is a stage and that everyone must play a part. She then goes on to describe the ups and downs of their relationship, with "Act one" featuring the couple falling in love and "Act two" seeing a change in the former lover's behavior that the singer cannot explain. She accuses the former lover of lying about their feelings and admits that she would rather hear false words of love than be without this person.
By the end of the song, it becomes clear that the singer is not only asking if her former lover is lonely without her, but is questioning the very honesty of their relationship. The final lines, "And if you won't come back to me, / Then make them bring the curtain down," suggest that the singer is ready to move on from this chapter of her life and bring the relationship to a definitive close.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you lonesome tonight,
I wonder if you are feeling lonely tonight.
Do you miss me tonight?
Do you long for my company tonight?
Are you sorry we drifted apart?
Do you regret that we have grown apart?
Does your memory stray to a brighter sunny day
Do you remember happier times when we were together?
When I kissed you and called you sweetheart?
Do you recall the moments when I expressed my love for you?
Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare?
Do you feel that your home is devoid of warmth and comfort without me?
Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there?
Do you imagine me standing at your doorstep and waiting for you?
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again?
Are you experiencing emotional distress, and do you think that I should return to alleviate it?
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?
Please tell me honestly, are you feeling alone and empty tonight?
You know someone said that the world's a stage
It is often said that life is like a theatrical performance
And each must play a part.
Each person must assume a particular role in life
Fate had me playing in love you as my sweetheart.
Destiny brought us together and made me fall in love with you
Act one was when we met, I loved you at first glance
Our first meeting was the beginning of our love story, and I fell for you instantly
You read your line so cleverly and never missed a cue
You responded to my love with great skill and never failed to show your affection
Then came act two, you seemed to change and you acted strange
However, things changed in the second act of our relationship, and your behavior became unpredictable
And why I'll never know.
I will never understand why you changed your attitude and actions
Honey, you lied when you said you loved me
You were dishonest with me when expressing your feelings of love
And I had no cause to doubt you.
I trusted that you were sincere in your love for me
But I'd rather go on hearing your lies
Despite the truth, I would prefer to keep listening to your false expressions of love
Than go on living without you.
Living without you would be unbearable for me
Now the stage is bare and I'm standing there
The relationship is over, and I am left alone to face the emptiness
With emptiness all around
I feel empty and alone without you
And if you won't come back to me
If you choose not to return to me
Then make them bring the curtain down.
Then let this tragic play come to an end.
Contributed by Oliver A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@susan3579
Are you lonesome tonight,
Do you miss me tonight?
Are you sorry we drifted apart?
Does your memory stray to a brighter sunny day
When I kissed you and called you sweetheart?
Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare?
Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there?
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again?
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?
I wonder if you're lonesome tonight
You know someone said that the world's a stage
And each must play a part.
Fate had me playing in love you as my sweet heart.
Act one was when we met, I loved you at first glance
You read your line so cleverly and never missed a cue
Then came act two, you seemed to change and you acted strange
And why I'll never know.
Honey, you lied when you said you loved me
And I had no cause to doubt you.
But I'd rather go on hearing your lies
Than go on living without you.
Now the stage is bare and I'm standing there
With emptiness all around
And if you won't come back to me
Then make them bring the curtain down.
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again?
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight? Thank
@matinnyun
I jumped out of my skin. Her version is perfect. What a voice. Terrific
@stevelatta6878
Such a great singer!! Her voice is so awesome!!
@mtchair4me
Lorrie's voice has matured a great deal over the years, I'd love to hear her interpretation of Blue Bayou. I would have to agree with these other sensitive individuals
that she is a fantastic performer.
@johnstephen7610
Wow, does she do a beautiful job on this song. First I've heard her version. Terrific.
@mercedesdeoliveira2100
Essa música é linda na voz do rei Elvis, eu amoooo!
@dinoderozario9727
Another great song covered by the one and only Lorri...fabulous.
@carwholfthegang7507
Que música maravilhosa. Pode indicar mais Olavo♥️
@davidking7570
Wow !!! Awesome !!!! Beautiful lady doing Elvis so much justice !!! Love it !!!
@mariettaregoczi9850
Muito linda! A voz maravilhosamente límpida!
@luizfelipenascimentojr5111
Esta música na voz de Elvis era forte e bela, na voz do Lorrie é suave e passa por nós como Seda ...