Byrd never intended becoming a singer. Byrd was never in Band or Choir in the Vidor School System. He began studying business at Texas State University (then called Southwest Texas State). One of his friends coaxed him into singing a cover of Hank Williams Sr's "Your Cheating Heart" at a local mall recording studio. The owner of the studio was so impressed with his version that he entered Byrd into a local talent contest. Byrd discovered on that stage that he really liked the attention and applause that came with performing.
Byrd began playing nightclubs in Southeast Texas, including working with then-struggling artist Mark Chesnutt. After Chesnutt secured a record deal, Byrd took over as the house band at Cutters Nightclub in Beaumont, landing his own record deal in 1992. His first three albums sold over 3 million copies.
His first No. 1 single was 1993's "Holdin' Heaven," although "The Keeper of the Stars" (1995) and "I'm From the Country" (1998) are considered his signature songs. Byrd finally scored his second No. 1 hit in the fall of 2002, with "Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo." He is also known for covering two 1970s-era hits for country music legend Johnny Paycheck -- "Someone to Give My Love To" (1993, Byrd's second chart hit) and "Don't Take Her She's All I Got" (1997).
Byrd is an avid outdoorsman. He began fishing with his grandmother, Mavis Vaughn, when he was only three, and she bought him his first shotgun when he was six. His love of those sports has given him the opportunity to host two shows on the Outdoor Channel.
Byrd is the National Spokesperson for Special Olympics International for the Country Music Association. He developed a crank bait fishing lure marketed by Norman Lures called The Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich & Famous', named after his hit recording of the song written by Byron Hill and Wayne Tester. For every one of the lures sold Byrd donates ten cents to the Special Olympics.
Byrd also hosts an annual golfing/fishing/music event, "The Tracy Byrd Homecoming Weekend," in Southeast Texas to raise money for local charities, including the March of Dimes, the Children's Miracle Network, and culminating in the donation of money to fund the Tracy Byrd Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care Center at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Beaumont. Byrd also raised money by soliciting pledges for his attempt to complete the 2001 Houston Marathon. He finished the marathon, and donated all of his pledges to the Children's Miracle Network.[1]
In 1994, he made a cameo appearance in the film Radioland Murders. He has also published Eat Like a Byrd: The Tracy Byrd Cookbook which "uses rubs and marinades to create memorable meals."[2]. He has also launched a line of spices, rubs, and marinades to go along with it, called "Tracy Byrd's Tiny Town Products." These are available at Wal-Mart and Kroger stores, Byrd donates five cents from each sale to the Children's Miracle Network.
Byrd and his wife, Michelle, have two sons and daughter. The family lives in Beaumont, Texas.
Love Lessons
Tracy Byrd Lyrics
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Don't be afraid darling you can tell me
What it takes to make your world turn
If you're willing there's time
And if you're so inclined
Just give me a sign
Whatever it is you want I want to please you
I want to take love lessons baby real slow
Teach me everything I need to know
Take my hand let's talk about us
Whisper soft what it is you're thinking of
I want to hold you tight
Won't you show me how tonight
Let's turn down the lights
I want to take love lessons baby from you
Whatever it is you want I want to please you
I want to take love lessons baby real slow
Teach me everything I need to know
Teach me everything I need to know
In Tracy Byrd's song "Love Lessons," the singer is asking their partner to open up and share what it takes to make their world turn, promising to listen and learn. They express their desire to learn how to please their partner and want to take "love lessons" from them. The singer is willing and ready to learn slowly and take their time as they explore each other.
The lyrics suggest that the relationship has not yet reached its full potential, but there is a willingness to learn and grow together. The lines "Take my hand let's talk about us, whisper soft what it is you're thinking of" indicate a desire for communication and intimacy. The singer wants to hold their partner tight and learn from their experiences and desires. The repeated line "Teach me everything I need to know" emphasizes the singer's willingness to learn and demonstrates the trust and vulnerability required in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't be afraid darling you can tell me
Assuring partner not to hesitate and share their needs with open communication
What it takes to make your world turn
Asking partner to share what makes them truly happy in a relationship
If you're willing there's time
Expressing that there is no time constraint and they can take their time when opening up
And if you're so inclined
Giving the partner an option to share their perspective
Just give me a sign
Requesting partner to clearly signal when they are comfortable sharing
I want to take love lessons baby from you
Expressing desire to learn from the partner's experiences and preferences
Whatever it is you want I want to please you
Assuring partner that their needs will be the priority in the relationship
I want to take love lessons baby real slow
Desiring to learn about the partner's needs at a comfortable pace
Teach me everything I need to know
Requesting partner to share knowledge and experience to build a stronger relationship
Take my hand let's talk about us
Inviting partner to have an open discussion on the state of their relationship
Whisper soft what it is you're thinking of
Asking partner to share their thoughts in a gentle and comfortable manner
I want to hold you tight
Expressing desire to be close and intimate with partner
Won't you show me how tonight
Asking partner to guide physical intimacy for mutual pleasure
Let's turn down the lights
Creating a comfortable and intimate atmosphere for learning and affection
Teach me everything I need to know
Requesting partner to share knowledge and experience to build a stronger relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, HEWITT MUSIC
Written by: JERRY KILGORE, MONTY POWELL, SARAH MAJORS, TED HEWITT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@play4u67
My husband dedicated this song to me when we first started dating and for 23 years it remained our song. Now I've been alone for the past 6 months since my husband passed away at the young age of just 61 yrs old. I still listen to this song often. It is a very special song that we shared. I remember back fondly to all the dancing that we did to this very special song and just how much joy it brought to us both and still brings to me. I miss my husband terribly and will dearly love him and our song, always ♥
@rogerbarrett1979
This goes back to the mid 90s, back when country music was still worth listening to. No strong language, no sex or drug references, no vulgarity. Everything was kept real, and Tracy Byrd kept it real and still does. I wish we could go back to that awesome decade for just a day.
@justinstroud9965
facts amazing
@jamesbrown9148
Tracy Byrd /Ricky Van Shelton/ Conway Twitty/ George Jones/ George Strait/ all super singers and so so many more!!!
@rick-es1hc
Tracy Byrd Ricky Van Shelton George strait Mark chesnutt can't get any better country
@joannecollier8782
One of my all time favorite songs! I had the pleasure of seeing Tracy do this song and so many other great songs just last night in Pigeon Forge TN! This man hasn’t lost anything in his performing! His voice is so amazing! I so miss music like this!
@MarcosBryant-gk1jv
What do you admire most about Tracy
@ferretqueen4286
Jesus loves you
@JamesBrown-dv4ve
Steel guitar and super singer voice is all it takes.
@AT-gi1ge
That's a damn awesome country love song!!!! One of my favorites by Tracy!!!!