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
On This Bed
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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A teenager wild and crazy
I'Ve been a wo man and a lady
And on this bed I have dreamet and yearned
I have prayed tossed and turned
On this bed
And on this bed tonight
I can see my savior reaching out for me
On this bed i can hear the angels sing
On this bed
Well I have cried some tears
I have smiled from ear to ear
I have lied and been sincere
On this bed where I have given birth
Tonigt I give this old body to the earth
On this bed
And on this bed tonight
I can feel my love once holding t me tight
I can see my savior reaching out for me
On this bed i can hear the angels sing
The lyrics of Lorrie Morgan's song "On This Bed" portray the significance and importance of a bed in a person's life. The bed symbolizes a place of comfort, growth, and reflection. The first verse of the song represents the growth and evolution of a person's life; from being a newborn baby, to a wild and crazy teenager, to becoming a woman and a lady. The bed has played a significant role in shaping the person into who they are, providing them with a space to dream, yearned, pray, toss and turn.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on the memories associated with the bed. The bed has been a witness to the tears, smiles, lies and sincerity of the person. The bed has also been a place of birth, where new life has begun. The lyrics of the chorus evoke emotions of love, hope, and spirituality, as the singer feels the presence of her loved one holding her tight, the savior reaching out for her, and the angels singing beside her.
Overall, the lyrics of the song signify the importance of a bed in a person's life, which not only provides comfort but also plays a significant role in shaping a person's personality, thoughts, dreams, and memories.
Line by Line Meaning
On this bed Ive been a new born baby
This bed has witnessed the beginning of my life as an innocent and helpless newborn
A teenager wild and crazy
I have spent my teenage years on this bed, experiencing the highs and lows of youth and adolescence
I'Ve been a wo man and a lady
As a grown woman, I have known love, heartbreak, maturity, and responsibility on this bed
And on this bed I have dreamet and yearned
This bed has been privy to my dreams, desires, and aspirations, as well as my longings and yearnings for more
I have prayed tossed and turned
In this bed, I have often sought solace and peace through prayer, but have also struggled with restlessness and anxiety
On this bed tonight
As I lie here now, I am reminded of all the emotions, experiences, and memories I have shared with this bed
I can feel my love once holding t me tight
I am transported back to a time when I felt loved and cherished, held tightly by someone special
I can see my savior reaching out for me
I am comforted by the thought of a higher power watching over me and offering me salvation and grace
On this bed i can hear the angels sing
In this moment, I feel as if I am surrounded by heavenly beings, singing songs of hope and peace
Well I have cried some tears
This bed has seen me shed tears of sadness, grief, and pain at various points in my life
I have smiled from ear to ear
But this bed has also witnessed my moments of joy, happiness, and contentment, where my smiles were wide and bright
I have lied and been sincere
I have had moments of being both deceitful and honest on this bed, where I have shared my deepest thoughts and feelings
On this bed where I have given birth
This bed has been the site of one of the most profound experiences of my life, where I brought a new life into this world
Tonigt I give this old body to the earth
As I lie here, I am reminded that my time is drawing to a close, and soon my body will return to the earth from whence it came
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@donnagentry438
She sang this as if she lived it and she had such a pretty voice no matter what song she sings you know it's her when you hear her voice no wonder they call her the queen of country.
@stacyschmitt-vw2ic
Amazing song! Lorrie is such a talented writer and singer. It brings tears to my eyes, so lovely!
@christinevicker9017
Listemin agin just lovely lorrie jist lively ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
@angieholland3716
Beautiful song.
@shellyk200
What a beautiful and true song this one is and she did it so beautifully!❤😊🙏
@bonitadrake3046
OMG at the chills❤️
@christinevicker9017
Great ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@michaelschlegel137
What an awesome song and singer too bad the rock and roll wanna be country music of today can't be like this. Who is still listening to this real genuine country music in 2022
@MB-ys1uw
Omg this is stunning.
@2009songwriter
Thank you.