Trenyce was born to Jesse and Linda Cobbins. At the age of four, she began singing jingles she heard on the television and radio. Trenyce competed in local talent shows and school pageants, winning the title of "Miss Sophomore" and First Alternate to "Miss Junior" at Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee.
After high school, Trenyce attended the University of Memphis, on a full music scholarship and further developed her talent as part of the school's "University Singers" organization and Sound Fuzion, a University band that toured the state of Tennessee performing in different venues and displaying a wide array of musical genres. While at the University, Trenyce majored in nursing, completing three years before deciding that nursing was not her calling. Trenyce decided to take a break and to give herself a year to make it in the music business.
In addition to her high school and college performing, Trenyce performed in numerous venues in Memphis, such as Rhythms Nightclub, Precious Cargo, and Isaac Hayes Restaurant. Trenyce has also given back to the community by singing at various events held by charitable organizations such as the NewsChannel Three Kids Count Expo, the NAACP Gala and the Miss Kappa Alpha Psi Pageant. Trenyce competed in the national NAACP Act-So Competition in Atlanta, Georgia in 1996, placing first in a competition that included over 125 contestants from all over the country.
Taking a break from school, Trenyce learned that "American Idol" would be holding auditions in Nashville, TN in October of 2002. Trenyce camped out for 3 days and nights, auditioning first for producers and executive producers, almost losing her voice in the process. She was chosen by celebrity judges, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, and Simon Cowell to audition in California against the top 250 contestants chosen from the nationwide search. Trenyce made it through that round to the top 32, and finally into the Top Twelve, eventually placing fifth.
During the months of June and August of 2003, Trenyce performed on the American Idol II Live Concert Tour with fellow finalists, singing Tina Turner's "Proud Mary" and Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing". The American Idol tour outsold the Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera joint tour, and covered a total of 41 cities in 55 days.
Following American Idol, Trenyce has appeared on national television on CNN, Live with Regis and Kelly, Extra, ET, Fox and Friends, the CBS Early Morning Show, the Wayne Brady Show, the Pulse, Inside Edition, Good Day Live, the Today Show, TRL. Locally in Memphis, TN, she has been featured in such periodicals as Grace Magazine, Proud Magazine, Party Source and was named one of Memphis' 30 Most Beautiful People in Elite Magazine's special issue released in June of 2003. She's been featured in Mid South's newspapers, such as The Commercial Appeal, The Silver Star News, and the TriState Defender. Recently, Trenyce was honored by both the Mayor of Shelby County and the Mayor of the City of Memphis and given a certificate of achievement as well as a key to the city.
As a singer Trenyce has expressed a desire to establish a style of music that blends both class and sexiness with the modern style of pop and R&B by singing powerful songs similar to Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You", but also have the edge and sexiness found in songs such as Beyonce's "Crazy in Love". As an artist, Trenyce has expressed a need to constantly reinvent herself, and hopes to have a clothing and/or shoe line one day
Let's Stay Together
Trenyce Lyrics
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Whatever you want to do
Is alright with me
Cause you make me feel so brand new
And I want to spend my whole life with you
Ooh
Since, baby
Loving you forever
Is what I need
Let me be the one you come running to
And I'll never be untrue
So let's, let's stay together
Loving you whether, whether
Times are good or bad, happy or sad
Ooh
Good or bad, happy or sad
Why, why people break up
And turn around and make up
I just can't see
You'd never do that to me
Cause being around you is all I see
All I want to do is
Let's, let's stay together
Loving you whether, whether
Times are good or bad, baby, happy or sad
Let's, let's stay together, yeah
Loving you whether, yeah, loving you whether
Good or bad, baby, happy or sad, yeah
Good or bad, baby, happy or sad, yeah
Good or bad, baby, happy or sad, yeah
Let's, let's stay together
Loving you whether, yeah, whether
Times are good or bad, baby, happy or sad
Yeah, that's what I'm talking about
In Trenyce's song Let's Stay Together, the lyrics express a deep love and devotion for another individual. The singer proclaims that they are completely in love with the other person and that they are willing to do whatever it takes to make them happy. The other person makes them feel completely renewed and they want to spend their entire life with them. The singer has never felt this way before and they never want to be untrue to their love.
The lyrics then go on to question why people break up and make up, stating that they cannot see themselves ever doing that with their significant other. Being with their loved one is all that they want and they never want to lose them. The chorus repeatedly calls for them to stay together through the good times and the bad, promising to love them no matter what.
Overall, the message of the song is a declaration of love and commitment. It is a plea for the relationship to last despite any obstacles that may come their way. The singer is expressing their willingness to do whatever it takes to keep their love alive.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm, I'm so in love with you
I am completely and absolutely in love with you.
Whatever you want to do
I am willing to support your decisions and desires.
Is alright with me
I am content with any decision you make because my love for you is unwavering.
Cause you make me feel so brand new
Your love has rejuvenated and refreshed me, making me feel like a new person.
And I want to spend my whole life with you
I desire to spend the rest of my life loving and being loved by you.
Since, baby
In the time that we have been together,
Since we've been together
During the period of time that we have been together,
Loving you forever
I will love you for eternity.
Is what I need
Your love is the most necessary and important thing in my life.
Let me be the one you come running to
I want to be there for you whenever you need a shoulder to lean on.
And I'll never be untrue
I promise to always remain loyal and faithful to you.
So let's, let's stay together
Let's commit to staying together through thick and thin.
Loving you whether, whether
I will love you unconditionally, no matter what happens.
Times are good or bad, happy or sad
My love for you will never falter, whether we face joy or hardship.
Why, why people break up
I don't understand why couples choose to separate.
And turn around and make up
Only to reconcile and get back together.
I just can't see
I cannot envision myself ever leaving you.
You'd never do that to me
I trust you to never hurt me like that.
Cause being around you is all I see
My world revolves around you and your love.
All I want to do is
My only desire is to
Yeah, that's what I'm talking about
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement with the sentiment of the song's lyrics.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Al Green, Al Jr Jackson, Willie Lawrence Mitchell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
singingsince89
The Diva of Season 2! This girl could straight up SANG!!!
sboudreaux27
Kimberley Locke doesn't count ?
Sam H
She's probably one of the best technical vocalists ever to be on AI. Her vocal runs are impeccable
Rlessays
Gotta be one of the best performances ever on the show, especially for this round. Wow
uphiedragon
My favorite contestant from this season! <3
singingsince89
sboudreaux27 she's currently starring as Diana Ross on Broadway in Motown: The Musical
uphiedragon
sboudreaux27 lots of Broadway work. see her wikipedia page.
sboudreaux27
Uphie Abdurrahman What's she been doing since then ?
Jay Hi5
This is when I fell in love with her, she SANG that song
Sharon Menezes
Yay, good to have some actually good/rare performances. Back when Lets Stay Together was actually a really good song choice. Well earned wildcard spot. Simon should have gave it more creditc, specially when he was picking Carmen Rasmusen as his wildcard choice with a very mediocre performance.