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
My Night To Howl
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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I can hear the call of the city lights
There's a time to work,and a time to play
I've worked all I'm gonna work today
Ain't no stopping me now
It's my night to howl
This is my night to set the town a-rocking on it's heels
I'm gonna dress up, gonna let my hair down
Like a wild cat on the prowl
This is my,my,my night to howl
Turn me loose,I'm a dancing fool
That band's got a bass drum that kicks like a country mule
When the town shuts down and it's time to go
I'm gonna take this party home
Ain't no stopping me now
It's my night to howl
This is my night to set the town a-rocking on it's heels
This is my night to go crazy just to see how it feels
I'm gonna dress up, gonna let my hair down
Like a wild cat on the prowl
This is my,my,my night to howl
This is my night to set the town a-rocking on it's heels
This is my night to go crazy just to see how it feels
I'm gonna dress up, gonna let my hair down
Like a wild cat on the prowl
This is my,my,my night to howl
The lyrics to Lorrie Morgan's "My Night to Howl" are an anthem to living in the moment and seizing the night. The singer hears the call of the city as a "good time moon" rises, signaling the start of an evening of revelry. There's a time to work, but tonight is a time to play, and the singer is determined to make the most of it. "I've worked all I'm gonna work today," she declares. "Ain't no stopping me now, it's my night to howl."
The chorus repeats the refrain, emphasizing the singer's excitement and anticipation for the night ahead. She plans to "set the town a-rocking on its heels" and "go crazy just to see how it feels." She wants to dress up and let her hair down, embodying the spirit of a wild cat on the prowl. The singer is lost in the moment, determined not to let this opportunity for fun slip away: "Turn me loose, I'm a dancing fool."
Overall, the song encourages listeners to let loose and embrace life's pleasures while they can. It's a reminder to take chances and enjoy the present moment, even when obligations and responsibilities may loom on the horizon. "My Night to Howl" is a celebration of joy, freedom, and the spirit of adventure that drives us forward.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a good time moon on the rise tonight
The moon signifies a good time and sets the tone for enjoying the night ahead
I can hear the call of the city lights
The city lights are beckoning for the party and fun to start
There's a time to work, and a time to play
The lyrics describe the balance between work and fun in life
I've worked all I'm gonna work today
The artist has completed their work for the day and is ready for some fun
Ain't no stopping me now
The artist is determined and excited to enjoy the night
It's my night to howl
The lyrics emphasize that tonight is all about having fun and letting loose
This is my night to set the town a-rocking on it's heels
The singer plans to liven up the town and party hard
This is my night to go crazy just to see how it feels
The artist wants to let go of all inhibitions and experience the freedom of having fun
I'm gonna dress up, gonna let my hair down
The artist plans to look their best and loosen up to fully enjoy the night
Like a wild cat on the prowl
The artist wants to embody a sense of freedom and wild abandon like a wild cat
Turn me loose, I'm a dancing fool
The singer is excited to dance and enjoy the music
That band's got a bass drum that kicks like a country mule
The artist is excited by the band and the music being played
When the town shuts down and it's time to go
The night will eventually come to an end and the singer plans to live it up until then
I'm gonna take this party home
Even if the night ends, the singer plans to keep the party going
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLIE BLACK, AUSTIN ROBERTS, RICHARD C. GILES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hotboiorlando
This country girl rocks it Love your music
@hotboiorlando
Another great song from a great country singer
@shirleys765
I love this video. Lorrie Morgan now opens her shows with this song. She is awesome
@hotboiorlando
Another great song by my girl Lorrie Morgan
@ItsYaboiHunter
Me and mom used to blast this song in the car . R.I.P. Mama . I'm still listening to our favorite song
@TheSmileym
What a great video & song Lorrie Morgan
@anthonymorgan1974
This song reminds me of my great uncle who's passed on. This one of the only songs he remembered by Lorrie course there are so much more and hed always say that Lorrie Morgan all she does is howl 😂😂. Fond memories. Great song btw.
@wayne3302264
I remember in the mid 90s getting off work on Friday and getting in my Firebird with the top down and blasting this song.........lol
@wayne3302264
@Lorrie Morgan🎵 Thx but I know you are not the Lorrie Morgan because I have been through that scenario before with the hook....lol
@alanwiley4468
A great video by Lorrie that I had not seen before!!!