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
Don't Worry Baby
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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It took a lot of love inside of me to keep me here this long
It's too late to dim the lights again expecting me to call
'Cause tonight I'm gonna leave you, and I'm leavin' standin' tall
If I could see inside your mind, I wonder what I'd find?
There's somethin' there that's made me come so close to losin' mine
The tallest tree will sometimes bend, oh, but that won't make it fall
Now I'm pickin' up the pieces of the heart that you've been breakin'
And I'm down on my knees just to try and find them all
And when I get up one long last look is all that I'll be takin'
'Cause tonight I'm finally leavin', and I'm leavin' standin' tall
Yeah, tonight I'm gonna leave you, and I'm leavin' standin' tall
In Lorrie Morgan's song "Don't Worry Baby," the singer expresses her frustration with a relationship that has always seemed to go wrong. She has tried to do everything to make it work, but nothing has worked out. Despite this, she has stayed in the relationship due to her love for her partner. However, she has finally reached her breaking point and has decided to leave, standing tall and not looking back.
The singer mentions that she wonders what she would find if she could see inside her partner's mind. This alludes to the idea that her partner may have been hiding something from her, causing her to almost lose her own mind. The singer also mentions that the tallest tree will sometimes bend, but it won't fall. This could be interpreted as the singer acknowledging that she has put up with a lot of hardship but won't be broken by it. Instead, she is leaving with her head held high.
The final stanza repeats the idea of the singer leaving, with a focus on the heartbreak and pain that she has experienced. She is on her hands and knees, trying to pick up the pieces of her broken heart, but ultimately she knows that she has to leave. This time, she won't look back, and she is standing tall.
Overall, "Don't Worry Baby" is a song about a woman who has been in a toxic relationship and has finally decided to leave it behind. She is portrayed as a strong and capable woman who has been pushed to her limit but refuses to be broken.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I've tried to do for you has always turned out wrong
Despite my best efforts, I have failed to succeed in pleasing you.
It took a lot of love inside of me to keep me here this long
My deep love and commitment to our relationship is what kept me here till now.
It's too late to dim the lights again expecting me to call
Your attempts to win me back with a romantic setting are futile as I have made up my mind to leave.
'Cause tonight I'm gonna leave you, and I'm leavin' standin' tall
I am leaving you tonight with my self-worth intact and my head held high.
If I could see inside your mind, I wonder what I'd find?
I am curious about what is going on in your mind that has led to our relationship deteriorating to this extent.
There's somethin' there that's made me come so close to losin' mine
Your behavior or attitude has pushed me to the brink of losing my sanity or sense of self.
The tallest tree will sometimes bend, oh, but that won't make it fall
Even though I have been flexible and accommodating, it does not mean that I will allow myself to be broken or destroyed.
I'm packin' it up to leave you, and I'm leavin' standin' tall
I am taking control of my life by leaving you, and I am doing it with my dignity intact.
Now I'm pickin' up the pieces of the heart that you've been breakin'
I am trying to heal my heart that you have repeatedly hurt and shattered.
And I'm down on my knees just to try and find them all
I am willing to do whatever it takes to heal myself and find all the broken pieces of my heart.
And when I get up one long last look is all that I'll be takin'
After I pick up the pieces of my heart, I will leave you with a final glance, ready to move on.
'Cause tonight I'm finally leavin', and I'm leavin' standin' tall
Tonight marks the end of our relationship, and I am walking away with my self-respect and worth intact.
Yeah, tonight I'm gonna leave you, and I'm leavin' standin' tall
I am reaffirming my decision to leave you tonight as a strong, confident person who refuses to be broken by your actions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Wilson, Henry Medress, Jay Siegel, Mitchell Margo, Philip Margo, Roger Christian
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@michelecarson2360
You can't go wrong when the Beach Boys are your backup vocals❤ This is wonderful!
@jags01071
I'm someone who grew up listening to the Beachboys. She did an amazing job ❤❤❤
@elvee7851
This is an excellent rendition of this wonderful song - Lorrie really does the song justice, and with the Beach Boys in the background it doesn't get much better than this. Just outstanding.
@derekllewellyn6663
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@laurapoulsen276
I agree
@margaretrodham6815
Have you heard the one with The Beach Boys and Kathy Troccoli - I Can Hear The Music, she is also amazing, both ladies have loads of talent.
@brucecrain8624
Simply perfect!
@martinryan8101
@margaret rodham you’re spot on! They’re having such fun and not overawed by their illustrious backing singers.
@lambertofider4951
One of the most sincere renditions I've ever heard...cherished every note! Thank you Lorrie Morgan and the Beach Boys!!!
@Danmckimm
Try a listen to Billy Joel’s cover. Comes close….but something special with The Beach Boys in the background.