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
She's Takin' Him Back Again
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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To survive a broken heart
To go right on loving him
Like they've never been apart
He left her crying
He thought he needed me
But he found he still loves her
She's taking him back again
Back in her arms again
He let her down
But she doesn't let it show
She's taking him back again
She knew their love would never end
Now I'm the one who has to let him go
She only wants to hold him
Not to make him feel ashamed
She's better at forgiving
And forgetting who's to blame
She's such lucky girl
She could be losing him
Now I have the broken heart
'Cause he's in her arms again
She's taking him back again
Back in her arms again
He let her down
But she doesn't let it show
She's taking him back again
She knew their love would never end
And now I'm the one who has to let him go
Now I'm the one who has to let him go
The song "She's Takin' Him Back Again" by Lorrie Morgan is a heart-wrenching tale of unrequited love and heartbreak. The singer tells a story of a man who left her crying, thinking he needed her, but then returns to his previous love who forgives and forgets his mistake. In the song, the special lady who takes him back is portrayed as a forgiving, loving woman who can survive a broken heart and still find it in herself to love the man who hurt her. The singer admits that she is the one with the broken heart now that he is back with his former lover, and she has to let him go.
The lyrics depict the complexity of love and relationships, where forgiveness and second chances can be a powerful force that brings couples back together. It also highlights the reality that sometimes, even if we love someone deeply, they may not reciprocate that love in the same way, leading to heartbreak and letting go. The song emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's feelings, accepting the situation, and allowing oneself to move forward.
In summary, "She's Takin' Him Back Again" is a poignant country ballad that captures the beauty and pain of love, relationships, forgiveness, and letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
It takes a special lady
A woman who can survive heartbreak and still love the same person is a rare and remarkable individual
To survive a broken heart
To experience heartbreak and come out the other side takes a lot of strength and resilience
To go right on loving him
Even though they've been apart, she still loves him with the same intensity as before
Like they've never been apart
Their love has not diminished despite the time spent apart
He left her crying
He ended the relationship leaving her heartbroken and in tears
He thought he needed me
He believed being with the singer was what he wanted, but he realized he still loved his ex-partner
But he found he still loves her
After trying to move on, he came to the realization that he still loves his ex-partner
And I have to set him free
The artist realizes that she must let him go and move on
She's taking him back again
The ex-partner is forgiving and taking him back
Back in her arms again
They are now back together and reunited
He let her down
He disappointed her by leaving her heartbroken
But she doesn't let it show
She may be hurt, but she is not showing any signs of it
She knew their love would never end
Despite the challenges they faced, she remained confident that their love would last forever
Now I'm the one who has to let him go
The singer is now the one who has to move on and let go of their relationship
She only wants to hold him
The ex-partner only desires to hold him and show him affection
Not to make him feel ashamed
She does not want him to feel guilty or ashamed for coming back to her
She's better at forgiving
The ex-partner is better at forgiving and moving on from past mistakes
And forgetting who's to blame
She does not dwell on who was at fault for their prior issues
She's such lucky girl
The ex-partner is lucky to have him back and to be in a loving relationship once again
She could be losing him
If the ex-partner did not forgive him and take him back, she may have lost him for good
Now I have the broken heart
The artist is now the one with the broken heart from the relationship ending
Lyrics © CSI COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD MAINEGRA, RICK YANCEY
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