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
Watch Me
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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I guess you thought that it worked that way
And now that I'm leaving
You're not believing
A word I say
[Chorus]
If you think I won't go
Oh, just watch me prove you wrong today
You don't even know you've lost me
You think I'll always stay
Oh, just watch me walk away
You keep telling me that it can't be done
That the world is colder without someone
Yeah, it might get lonely
It might get crazy
But this time baby, I'm as good as gone
[Chorus]
You don't even know you've lost me
You think I'll always stay
Oh, just watch me walk away
[Chorus]
Oh, just watch me walk away
Oh, just watch me walk away
The lyrics of Lorrie Morgan's song "Watch Me" depict a woman's determination to leave a relationship that has failed to meet her needs. She describes a situation in which she was in need of more love and affection, but her partner was unwilling or unable to give it to her. She feels as though her feelings and needs were disregarded and taken for granted. Now that she has made the decision to leave, her partner does not believe her and is clinging to the idea that she will stay. She is frustrated with his lack of faith in her, and she wants to prove him wrong.
Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the phrase "watch me" as the woman asserts her independence and determination to move on. Despite her partner's doubts and warnings of loneliness, the woman is resolute and believes that she will be better off without him. The repetition of the chorus imbues the song with a sense of confidence and defiance, as the woman refuses to let her partner's doubts hold her back from pursuing what she wants.
Line by Line Meaning
The more I needed, the less you gave
You neglected my needs as my need for you increased
I guess you thought that it worked that way
You thought that the less you gave, the more I would cling to you
And now that I'm leaving
I'm walking away from you
You're not believing
You don't accept that I'm leaving
A word I say
You're in denial about our relationship
If you think I won't go
You're underestimating my ability to leave
Watch me
Observe what I'm about to do
Oh, just watch me prove you wrong today
Today I'll demonstrate that you're mistaken
You don't even know you've lost me
You're not aware of what you've lost
You think I'll always stay
You believe I'll never leave you
Oh, just watch me walk away
Observe my departure from you
You keep telling me that it can't be done
You discourage me from leaving you
That the world is colder without someone
You warn me that life is harsher without a partner
Yeah, it might get lonely
I may experience loneliness
It might get crazy
My life could become chaotic
But this time baby, I'm as good as gone
This time, I'm definitely leaving
Oh, just watch me walk away
Observe my departure from you
Oh, just watch me walk away
Observe my departure from you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM CURTIS SHAPIRO, GARY S. BURR
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@AM-br4ix
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@jefftracy3771
Heard this song for the first time in over 20 years while shopping and it spoke to me. Found out earlier in the day that I had been cheated on so I knew this was a sign that it was time to end things with her. Remember everyone, it's okay to let go of a toxic person, no matter how much you love them, as it's necessary to make room for the right person to come into your life.
@jodybeard7715
That is so true buddy good for you find tge gril that going to treat you with love and respect
@alanaC.Walden86
If this keeps happening lol watch me Disappear
@beyondbeleef1013
It was time to end it as soon as you heard she cheated on you. Whether this song came on or not. These hoes ain't loyal
@casper3193
I love your music.
@lisagatti7425
@@jodybeard7715 .l
@tkn495
Blind men can't see you leave 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤
@tinaosborn7973
Music like this is lost.. what happened... these were the days.. still in 2023
@alirashawi7429
Still a great looking woman