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
Go Away
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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You're right, there's nothin' I can say
I am a wishy, washy girl
But it's a wishy, washy world
Go away
No, wait a minute
I want out
I'm all confused but I admit it
Go away
No, wait a minute
Ces la vie, la vie
That's what you get when you get me
Have the right to change my mind
At least a couple hundred times
Go away
No, wait a minute
I want out
Then I want in it
I'm all confused but I admit it
Go away
No, wait a minute
I need some help
I'm not quite myself
And lately I'm a nervous wreck
My whole world has changed
And the reason I'm strange
Is I love you and baby that scares me to death
Go away
No, wait a minute
I want out
Then I want in it
I'm all confused but I admit it
Go away
No, wait a minute
I'm all confused but I admit it
Go away
No, wait a minute
In Lorrie Morgan's song Go Away, the lyrics reflect a woman's uncertainty and indecisiveness in love. The phrase "touche, touche" concedes to her partner that he is right and she has no argument to make. She describes herself as a "wishy, washy girl" in a "wishy, washy world," implying she struggles to make decisions and often changes her mind. She asks her partner to "go away" and then immediately changes her mind, saying "wait a minute" and admitting her confusion.
The French phrase "ces la vie, la vie" means "that's life," suggesting that the woman's indecisiveness and fear of commitment could be a characteristic of her personality. She acknowledges that she has the "right to change [her] mind at least a couple hundred times." However, despite her wavering nature, she reveals that she loves her partner, which causes her to feel scared and nervous.
Overall, the song's message is one of vulnerability and human imperfection. The singer acknowledges her flaws but is still struggling to come to terms with them. The lyrics are relatable and honest, as many people have experienced feeling unsure and hesitant in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Touche, touche
Acknowledging the other person's point
You're right, there's nothin' I can say
Agreeing that there is little to dispute
I am a wishy, washy girl
Describing herself as indecisive
But it's a wishy, washy world
Implying that it is a characteristic of society
Go away
Asking the other person to leave
No, wait a minute
Immediately changing her mind after asking the person to go away
I want out
Expressing a desire to be alone
Then I want in it
Realizing she may want the other person around after all
I'm all confused but I admit it
Acknowledging her indecisiveness and confusion
Ces la vie, la vie
Such is life
That's what you get when you get me
Implying that her indecisiveness comes with the package
Have the right to change my mind
Asserting her right to make different decisions
At least a couple hundred times
Exaggerating how many times she might change her mind
I need some help
Admitting she needs assistance
I'm not quite myself
Realizing she is not acting like her usual self
And lately I'm a nervous wreck
Acknowledging her anxious state
My whole world has changed
Explaining the reason for her recent behavior
And the reason I'm strange
Admitting that her behavior might seem odd
Is I love you and baby that scares me to death
Revealing that her feelings for the other person are causing her anxiety and confusion
I'm all confused but I admit it
Repeating her previous admission of indecisiveness and confusion
Go away
Repeating her request for the other person to leave
No, wait a minute
Changing her mind once again
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CATHY MAJESKI, STEPHONY SMITH, SUNNY RUSS
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@keythdanielsen9315
So glad i lived through 90s country music.
@janicemcgatlin4840
Beautiful in all the hair colors!! Love your voice!
@LoLuvLo
Always gorgeous and I remember literally being 4 & 5 and LOVING her songs and to this DAY still do!
@blinko656
Love it!!
@stacyschmitt-vw2ic
Great song! Looks like all the changing hair colors and style was fun!😊
@ivorvaz4724
I love all her songs, but this video makes a great song even better.
Lorrie is the Queen of Country Music in the 90s and I doubt anyone came even close.
@ryancarey8784
Uh shania was the queen of 90s country. Lorrie Morgan was irrelevant after 1997 . Still a great artist though
@peggyoneill9933
I love this song.
@atlantaga55
I love this one 2023 love it ❤❤
@hotboiorlando
GREAT SONG