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
I'm Not That Easy To Forget
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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You'll never think about me anymore
So sure that you get it all figured out
You always forget my birthday
You never could remember my dog's name
And there's one more thing you forgot
Someday you'll wake up the regret
You ever let me get away
I'll be on your mind night and day
I'm not the kind of girl you leave
And simply walk away scot free
You don't believe it yet
But I'm not that easy to forget
I'm not gonna stand in your way
I'll even help you pack your suitcase
I wouldn't want to keep you from leaving town
But as sure as you're crossing that line
One day I'll be crossing your mind
It'll hit you hard when the truth comes down
I'm not that easy to forget
Someday you'll wake up the regret
You ever let me get away
I'll be on your mind night and day
I'm not the kind of girl you leave
And simply walk away scot free
You don't believe it yet
But I'm not that easy to forget
The song "I'm Not That Easy To Forget" by Lorrie Morgan talks about a person who is confident that they can move on easily from a relationship that has ended, but the other person is not going to be easy to forget. The first verse explains how the person is convinced that they have everything figured out and won't think about the other person anymore after walking out the door. However, the second verse brings out some examples of how the person who left never cared enough to remember important things about the other person such as their birthday or their dog's name. The chorus makes it clear that the singer is not going to be easy to forget and that someday the person who left will regret letting them go.
The third verse shows that the singer is not going to stop the other person from leaving, but she is sure that someday he will start missing her. The bridge of the song highlights that the person may not believe it yet, but the singer is not the kind of girl you leave and forget easily. The song's message is that even though someone might think they can move on easily, the other person may be more significant to them than they realize.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a message of strength and resilience. It reminds the audience that being forgotten is not an option for some people and that it's important to value people while they are still there.
Line by Line Meaning
You think when you walk out that door
You are certain that leaving me behind will erase me from your thoughts.
You'll never think about me anymore
You believe you are capable of completely forgetting about me once you're gone.
So sure that you get it all figured out
You're convinced that leaving me is the right choice and that you've already planned for it all.
You always forget my birthday
You've never paid much attention to the details of our relationship.
You never could remember my dog's name
You haven't put in the effort to care about the things that matter to me.
And there's one more thing you forgot
You've overlooked the fact that I am not someone you can easily forget.
I'm not that easy to forget
I hold a special place in your heart and memories that won't fade easily.
Someday you'll wake up the regret
One day you'll realize the mistake you made in leaving me behind.
You ever let me get away
You will regret losing the chance to be with me.
I'll be on your mind night and day
Thoughts of me will haunt you constantly.
I'm not the kind of girl you leave
I'm not someone you can disregard and walk away from so easily.
And simply walk away scot free
You won't be free of regret or guilt after leaving me.
You don't believe it yet
You haven't realized my true value and the impact my absence will have on you.
But I'm not that easy to forget
I am unforgettable and will continue to hold a place in your heart even if you try to forget me.
I'm not gonna stand in your way
I won't try to stop you from leaving.
I'll even help you pack your suitcase
I'll support you in your decision to leave, even though it hurts.
I wouldn't want to keep you from leaving town
I won't try to hold you back or make you stay against your will.
But as sure as you're crossing that line
As certain as you are about leaving, you'll soon come to realize the mistake you've made.
One day I'll be crossing your mind
You'll find yourself thinking about me, even if you don't want to.
It'll hit you hard when the truth comes down
You'll feel the impact of your choice when you realize the truth about your feelings for me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BENTLEY, TEREN, WATERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rositachadronet6187
Just a gorgeous, class act, a real country music 🎶 artist and I love this great gal! You shine like the 🌟 star 🌟 you are on the Opry stage and Daddy and Keith are smilin' down from Heaven, so proud of your accomplishments! I love it that you are a woman of great faith! I am a longtime fan. 🌹 rosita
@kimkrause8590
Another good love Lorrie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Wonderful Singer, Beautiful Voice Just a Gorgeous class act a real country music 🎶artist and I love this gal!! You shine like the star 🌟🌟 you are on the opry and Daddy & Keith are smiling down from heaven
@TeresaHWard
Wonderful Country Singer, Beautiful voice.
@kimkrause8590
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@duanemcdonald3895
The best thing to have a couple 💑 ❤️ 💕. I love your mom ❤️ 💙 ♥️. I love you. ❤️
@danielburns987
this song only went to #49 on the country charts in 1998!!!
@christinevicker9017
Great 1 lorrie yippee
@duanemcdonald3895
I love you and miss your love and miss your beautiful baby 👶 and you were awesome to see that I love you. ❤️ ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊
@christinevicker9017
Another good 1 lorrie yippee😂❤
@rositachadronet6187
So happy to see 2 comments from you about this wonderful, very talented true country music 🎶 singer! Such a beautiful gal with a unique style and grace, as a well as a lovely voice! Forever her fan, 🌹 rosita