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
Trainwreck of Emotion
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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I see it all so clear as I'm looking back
I was heading down the wrong way on a one-way track
There must be a million chances that a fool could take
This fool took every one and never hit the brakes
Now I'm lying in the rubble cinder,smoke and ash
I can see tomorrow's headlines
"Heartbroke from blind devotion"
Just another victim of a
Trainwreak of emotion
We were burning like a furnace as she poured on the coal
Drive wheel churning,I mean love was in a roll
Faster and faster I swear we left the ground
But when the smoke had cleared she was nowhere around
Now I'm lying in the rubble cinder,smoke and ash
My heart still pounding from the impact of the crash
I can see tomorrow's headlines
"Heartbroke from blind devotion"
Just another victim of a
Trainwreak of emotion
The rumors are flying 'bout how our love could fall
But I know it was her that pulled the switch
And left me derailed
Now I'm lying in the rubble cinder,smoke and ash
My heart still pounding from the impact of the crash
I can see tomorrow's headlines
"Heartbroke from blind devotion"
Just another victim of a
Trainwreak of emotion
Trainwreak of emotion
The lyrics of Lorrie Morgan's Trainwreck of Emotion speak of a love that went wrong despite the intense passion and feelings between two people. The singer reflects on the mistakes that led the relationship down the wrong path and caused it to crash and burn. The opening lines suggest that the singer sees the situation clearly and understands their part in it, realizing that they were on a one-way track that would inevitably lead to destruction. However, in their love-blinded state, they failed to hit the brakes and continued down the wrong path.
The chorus of the song speaks to the aftermath of the crash, with the singer lying amidst the rubble, smoke, and ash of what used to be their relationship. The impact of the crash is still felt in their heart, and they can already envision the headlines proclaiming their heartbreak due to being a victim of blind devotion. The verses continue to describe the intensity of the relationship with images of a burning furnace, love in a roll, and leaving the ground. However, despite this fiery passion, the singer is left alone and abandoned when the smoke clears.
The final verse seems to suggest that there were rumors about why the love ran off the tracks, but the singer knows the truth. They were left derailed by the person they loved, who pulled the switch that caused the crash.
Line by Line Meaning
I see it all so clear as I'm looking back
Reflecting on my past mistakes, I realize my actions were foolish.
I was heading down the wrong way on a one-way track
I was making bad decisions and ignoring the warning signs.
There must be a million chances that a fool could take
There were so many opportunities for me to make better choices, but I didn't.
This fool took every one and never hit the brakes
I kept making bad decisions without any regard for the consequences.
Now I'm lying in the rubble cinder,smoke and ash
I am in a state of devastation, surrounded by the aftermath of my bad choices.
My heart still pounding from the impact of the crash
I am still feeling the emotional pain and heartbreak from the consequences of my actions.
I can see tomorrow's headlines
I know how my mistakes will be perceived by others, and the consequences that will follow.
"Heartbroke from blind devotion"
The headlines will likely highlight the emotional pain I experienced as a result of my misguided loyalty.
Just another victim of a
I am not the first or the last person to experience this kind of emotional damage.
Trainwreak of emotion
The emotional turmoil and destruction caused by my actions is like a train wreck that is difficult to fully recover from.
We were burning like a furnace as she poured on the coal
Our relationship was intense and passionate, with my partner taking the lead.
Drive wheel churning,I mean love was in a roll
Our connection was so intense that it was like love was propelling us forward at a rapid pace.
Faster and faster I swear we left the ground
Our love seemed to defy gravity and any limitations of reality, growing stronger by the minute.
But when the smoke had cleared she was nowhere around
Once the passion had subsided, I realized that my partner was no longer there for me.
The rumors are flying 'bout how our love could fall
People are speculating about the reasons behind our relationship's downfall.
But I know it was her that pulled the switch
Despite what others may say, I am certain that my partner was the one who caused our relationship to unravel.
And left me derailed
As a result of my partner's actions, I am now in a state of emotional derailment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: ALAN RHODY, JON VEZNER
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beachbunnie
This is the song I fell in love with her voice . To me one of the greatest female voice in country music
David Schwier
One of my favorites from the early years. Wish she would incorporate this into her live show again.
Diana Hayse
Let'em talk Lorrie!!! Great Song. Great voice singing it.
Marinda Breeding
Love Lorrie!!!!
julie brtek
Enjoy all these classic hits songs on this album
Dave Wollenberg
the 1 that brought Lorrie to the big show. Hit #20 on ACC.
Dave W
She opened for George Strait in Milwaukee in the early 90's ... never heard of her. She opened with this song... I ended up owning every one of her albums, all of George's AND all of Kieth Whitley's too.
Robert Lafayette
She was hot 🔥 then, and still is!
Charles Gault
I like the trains in the background. Video must have been filmed in the late 80's/early 90's around the time the CSX railroad came into existence. I see both former seaboard railroad and chessie system equipment.
Beauty & Love
1989 I think