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
He Talks To Me
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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Maybe his callous hands
Have been too long in sun
But he will always be the to love
'Cause he still does
What no one has ever done
And it means more to me
'Cause words could never say
How much I love the way
He talks to me
It does my heart good
To hear him talk to me
The way a lover should
He can ease my furstration
With his soothing conversation
And I love the way he's
Not afraid to talk to me
Now you can talk about the finer things
Big cars and diamonds rings
That light up your life
But let me tell you
That the finest thing
Is the joy he brings
When we turns out the lights
And in those moments
After we make love
That's when he holds me close
Gives me what I need the most
He talks to me
It does my heart good
To hear him talk to me
The way a lover should
He can ease my furstration
With his soothing conversation
And I love the way he's
Not afraid to talk to me
Woah, I love the way
He's not afraid to talk to me
The lyrics to Lorrie Morgan's song He Talks To Me are a beautiful tribute to the power of communication in a loving relationship. The song's lyrics describe a man who may not be particularly smooth or refined, but who has the ability to connect with the singer on a deep and meaningful level through his words. The opening lines suggest that this man may not be conventionally attractive or charming, but his rough hands and weathered skin only serve to make him more appealing to the singer. The song's refrain, which repeats the line "He talks to me," emphasizes the importance of communication and conversation in the singer's relationship with this man. Importantly, the song suggests that the value of this communication goes beyond simply conveying information or sharing experiences. Rather, it is the connection and intimacy that comes from truly understanding and empathizing with one another that makes this man so special to the singer.
The second verse of the song builds on this theme, describing how the man's conversation can ease the singer's frustrations and worries. The singer notes how comforting it is to have a partner who is willing to listen and offer support, rather than simply trying to fix or solve every problem. The relationship between the two is characterized by a deep level of trust and vulnerability, and the way the man speaks to the singer reflects this. The final lines of the song emphasize the importance of this emotional connection in the physical aspect of the relationship as well - after making love, the couple's conversation and intimacy continue to provide a sense of closeness and comfort.
Overall, the lyrics of He Talks To Me celebrate the unique power of communication and emotional intimacy in a loving relationship. The song suggests that true connection and understanding can be achieved even in the absence of conventional charm or attractiveness, and that the most important aspect of a relationship is often the simple act of sharing one's thoughts and feelings with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
He may not ever be a ladies man
He may not be experienced in the art of wooing women.
Maybe his callous hands
Perhaps his hands have endured harsh labor.
Have been too long in sun
His hands could have been damaged by prolonged exposure to the sun.
But he will always be the to love
But he will always be the one to love.
'Cause he still does
Because he still does.
What no one has ever done
He does things for her that nobody else has done before.
And it means more to me
And it means more to me than anything else.
Than he will ever know
She feels like he will never truly know how much he means to her.
'Cause words could never say
Because no words could ever express this feeling.
How much I love the way
How much she loves the way he talks to her.
It does my heart good
It makes her happy and content.
To hear him talk to me
To hear him speak to her.
The way a lover should
In a way that a lover should speak to their partner.
He can ease my frustration
He can relieve her feelings of frustration.
With his soothing conversation
Through his comforting words.
And I love the way he's
And she loves the way he is.
Not afraid to talk to me
Not being afraid to communicate with her.
Now you can talk about the finer things
While people may talk about expensive possessions and luxuries.
Big cars and diamond rings
Such as big cars and diamond rings.
That light up your life
That can bring joy to your life.
But let me tell you
But let her tell you.
That the finest thing
That the best thing.
Is the joy he brings
Is the happiness he brings into her life.
When we turn out the lights
When they turn off the lights at night.
And in those moments
And during those intimate moments.
After we make love
After they have sexual intercourse.
That's when he holds me close
When he embraces her, holding her close.
Gives me what I need the most
He gives her the emotional support and care that she needs the most.
Woah, I love the way
Wow, she loves the way.
He's not afraid to talk to me
He's not afraid to communicate with her.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL BARRY REID, RORY MICHAEL BOURKE
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