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
Half Enough
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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And they kept all the time in there
All the time that got away somehow
And I wish there was a way I could get it back now
Startin' right at the day
When you looked at me that way
The way you smiled when you said my name
And I knew nothing I could say or do
Would come close to thankin' you for your love
And I could try for the rest of my life
But that wouldn't be half enough
Through all the crazy years
I turned around and you were here
Sweeter than my wildest dreams
Yeah, you showed me what true love means
And I knew nothing I could say or do
Would come close to thankin' you for your love
And I could try for the rest of my life
But that wouldn't be half enough
And I knew nothing I could say or do
Would come close to thankin' you for your love
And I could try for the rest of my life
But that wouldn't be half enough
And I could try for the rest of my life
but that wouldn't be half enough
Half enough, half enough, wouldn't be half enough
In Lorrie Morgan's song "Half Enough," the singer expresses her deep gratitude and love for someone who has had a significant impact on her life. The song speaks to the idea that time is fleeting and that we should cherish every moment with those we love. The singer wishes there were a way to get back all the time that has slipped away, starting with the moment that this person looked at her in a special way and smiled while saying her name. From that moment, she knew that her life would never be the same. The singer acknowledges that nothing she could do or say would ever come close to thanking this person for the love that they have shown her. She could try for the rest of her life, but it still wouldn't be enough.
The lyrics of "Half Enough" are a beautiful reminder to take the time to appreciate those we love and to cherish those special moments that we have with them. For the person who has had a significant impact on our lives, no words or actions could ever express just how much they mean to us.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish there was a big room somewhere
I wish there was a place where all the lost time could be stored.
And they kept all the time in there
This place would be used to keep all the lost time that we wish we could get back.
All the time that got away somehow
All the time that we lost and can't seem to find a way to get it back.
And I wish there was a way I could get it back now
I have a strong desire to get back the time that I lost and wish there was a way I could do so instantly.
Startin' right at the day
The time I lost and want back starts from the day when something significant occurred.
When you looked at me that way
That significant day was when someone looked at me with an expression that conveyed something special.
The way you smiled when you said my name
It was a particular type of smile that was shown when my name was spoken that made me realize the significance of this moment.
I could see my life would never be the same
That moment of realization made me realize that my life would never be the same again.
Through all the crazy years
Despite all of the ups and downs I have experienced in life.
I turned around and you were here
Through all of the struggles, the person I once had this significant experience with is still present in my life.
Sweeter than my wildest dreams
The love and presence of this person is even greater than anything I could have ever imagined.
Yeah, you showed me what true love means
This person has shown me what true love really is.
And I could try for the rest of my life
Even if I tried for the rest of my life,
But that wouldn't be half enough
It still wouldn't be enough to express the gratitude and appreciation I have for this person and what they have brought to my life.
Half enough, half enough, wouldn't be half enough
Even if I tried to show my gratitude with everything I had, it still wouldn't come close to expressing how much this person means to me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: REED NIELSEN, WENDY WALDMAN
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carolyn thompson
I saw Lorrie in concert back around 1991-1992 at my local county fair and Kenny Chesney opened for her, and I believe she sang this song. It is a cute song like many of Lorrie's songs. Just great country music. Lorrie has her own unique sound (like Pam Tillis and Lee Ann Womack). Lorrie is a great country music artist. I love her short hair style and her fashion style in general. She is fun and has a warm generous heart.
Don Howard
I adore Lorrie. She is so beautiful inside and out and sounds as good now as she ever did. She is so good to her fans. We need more like her in country music.
GP McD
Beautiful is such an understatement when describing Lorrie Morgan. This is one of my favorites from her, and I love seeing this side of her - offstage and with the fans.
Lori Leon
Love her. Songs can be upbeat like this one or heartbreaking and she nails them. She is amazing!
Keith Knopf
She is so stunning with an amazing voice
kev michael
I still Love Lorrie...This Is Her Song..
Just Great It was than it NOW...2021...She Still Beautiful!!!
Lynn Hayse
This woman is an awesome singer.
Ed big truck
Gorgeous woman and what a voice.
trick351
I miss her so much! Wanted to see her in concert, was active duty in the 90’s-2000s. ❤️❤️❤️
Lorrie Morgan 🎶
Thanks 😊 for the great love and support you showed me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won’t stop listening to my music and this is my email : lorriemorganmusic@outlook.com, I would love to talk to you better on how to improve my music genre to continue giving you the best piece of my music.....