Trisha Yearwood (born September 19, 1964) is a three-time Grammy-winning Am… Read Full Bio ↴Trisha Yearwood (born September 19, 1964) is a three-time Grammy-winning American country music singer. She cites Linda Ronstadt as her biggest influence, and Ronstadt's sound and vocal stylings are clearly apparent in Yearwood's music. Other influences include Emmylou Harris, Patsy Cline, and Elvis Presley.

Patricia Lynn Yearwood was born in Monticello, Georgia to Jack and Gwen Yearwood, and developed her musical talent in Nashville, Tennessee, where she interned as a receptionist for the local company MTM Records.

Garth Brooks and Yearwood first met in October 1987 recording demos for songwriter Kent Blazy. The two immediately hit it off as friends, and pledged whoever made it big first would help the other out. When Garth landed a major tour in 1991, he brought Trisha along to open all of his shows. Even when they became two of the biggest country stars of the 1990s, they remained close friends.

Yearwood's self-titled debut album was released in 1991, and the lead single, "She's in Love with the Boy," went to the top of the country charts, making her an instant star. Yearwood secured similar success with the 1992 release of "Hearts in Armor", which featured the hit singles “Wrong Side of Memphis,” and “Woman Walk the Line”.

The title track of 1993's "The Song Remembers When" went to number two, and she followed it with a Christmas album, "The Sweetest Gift", in 1994; that year, she also won her first Grammy award. In 1995, Yearwood released her fourth studio album, "Thinkin' About You". The lead single, "XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)" peaked at #1 on the Billboard Country Chart, her first #1 since her debut single, followed by her third #1 single, "Thinkin' About You". Yearwood performed at the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

In 1997, Yearwood issued her first compilation, "(Songbook) A Collection of Hits", which became her first album to top the country charts and also reached the pop Top Five. She won a Best Female Country Vocal Performance Grammy for “How Do I Live”. Yearwood's two additional new singles from her Songbook album were major hits, "Perfect Love", which peaked at #1, and a duet with Brooks, "In Another's Eyes". Yearwood was also named "Top Female Vocalist" in 1997 by the Academy of Country Music and won the "Female Vocalist of the Year" award from the Country Music Association in 1997 and 1998.

In 1998, Yearwood won her third Grammy and released her next all-new album, "Where Your Road Leads". Yearwood was inducted into the famed and historic Grand Ole Opry in 1999, cementing her status as a true icon in country music. 2000's "Real Live Woman" was a more personal outing that reflected some of her heartbreak and turmoil caused by her divorce from her husband at the time. She released her eighth studio album in 2001, "Inside Out". The lead single, "I Would've Loved You Anyway" became a Top 5 Country hit, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Country Chart in 2001 and became her first Top 10 since 1999, and her last single to reach the Top 10 to date. Yearwood also played Lt. Cmdr. Teresa Coulter on the TV show JAG as a Navy coroner and forensic pathologist who aids JAG on several cases (seasons 3-7, 7 episodes).

After a three year hiatus from recording albums, Yearwood released her ninth studio album "Jasper County" in 2005. The album was a return to a more country sound than her last several studio recordings. The first single, "Georgia Rain," set the tone for the album, with Yearwood altering the lyrics to pay homage to her home, singing about "the Georgia rain on the Jasper County clay."

In late 2006, Yearwood announced she was parting ways with MCA Records. MCA then released a "Greatest Hits" CD on September 11, 2007. The album features two new songs, plus fifteen other tracks covering her career from 1991-2001. MCA also released "Love Songs" on January 15, 2008; an album made up of previously released tracks from her prior MCA albums. Yearwood's tenth album, "Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love", was released by independent Nashville label Big Machine Records in November 2007, and spawned 3 singles, with the title track peaking at #19 on the Billboard Country Chart.

Yearwood has won three Grammy Awards among several nominations. She has also won the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards for Best Female Performer (CMA: 1997, 1998; ACM: 1997).

She married her first husband, Christopher Latham, in 1987 but the two divorced in 1991. Trisha married Robert Reynolds, the bass player for The Mavericks, on May 21, 1994, and they divorced in 1999.

On May 25, 2005, Yearwood became engaged to fellow country superstar and longtime friend Garth Brooks in front of 7,000 fans. On December 10, 2005, they were married in a private ceremony at the couple's home in Owasso, Oklahoma. It was Brooks' second marriage and Yearwood's third. Brooks has three daughters from his first marriage--Taylor, August, and Allie.

Trisha hit the country charts in 2006 with a duet with her husband called "Love Will Always Win". It was the fifth duet the couple has recorded; the others were "In Another's Eyes," "Where Your Road Leads," "Wild as the Wind," and "Squeeze Me In."

Yearwood lives on a ranch in Owasso, Oklahoma with husband Brooks and his three daughters. When she's not touring, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and reading. In April 2008, she released a cookbook entitled "Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen".

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Believe Me Baby
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics

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If there ever was a time
That I could use your trust in me
And if there ever was a reason
For me to get down on my knees
And if there's any way (if there's any way)
That you could love me anyhow
If you ever had much faith in me
I could use a little now

When I said it would suit me fine
If you were out of sight and out of mind
That wasn't me talking
That was my wounded pride
When I said I didn't want your love
And you were no one I was thinking of
Believe me baby I lied

Well I got no good excuses
But I got plenty of regrets
And I wish this was some bad dream
I could wake up and forget
'Cause you're the only one (you're the only one)
That I could never stand to lose
You're all I've ever wanted
And baby that's the truth

When I said it would suit me fine
If you were out of sight and out of mind
That wasn't me talking
That was my wounded pride
When I said I didn't want your love
And you were no one I was thinking of
Believe me baby I lied

(Oh, oh,)

Hey!

When I said it would suit me fine
If you were out of sight and out of mind
That wasn't me talking
That was my wounded pride
When I said I didn't want your love
And you were no one I was thinking of
Believe me baby I lied

Believe me baby I lied

Overall Meaning

Trisha Yearwood's "Believe Me Baby" is a song about apologizing for past mistakes and lying to a loved one. The song's speaker appears to have betrayed her partner in some way, though the exact nature of the betrayal is left unclear. She expresses regret for not valuing her partner and promises to be more truthful and deserving of their trust moving forward. The chorus is a repeated plea for her partner to believe her when she says that she lied about not caring for them.

The song's lyrics are deeply emotional, and Yearwood's vocal performance helps to accentuate the rawness of the singer's confession. The repetition of the chorus' central line, "Believe me baby I lied," serves as a potent reminder of the damage that was done and the importance of being honest and forthcoming in relationships.

One of the striking things about "Believe Me Baby" is its universal appeal. The song's message of regret and longing for lost love can be applied to any type of relationship. Its simplicity and honesty make it a powerful anthem for anyone who has been in a similar situation and felt the pain of betrayal and loss.

Line by Line Meaning

If there ever was a time
If there was ever a moment when I needed your trust in me

That I could use your trust in me
That's the time when I need you to trust me

And if there ever was a reason
If there was ever a motive

For me to get down on my knees
To kneel down before you

And if there's any way (if there's any way)
If there's any possibility

That you could love me anyhow
That you could love me regardless

If you ever had much faith in me
If you ever had trust in me

I could use a little now
I need your trust now

When I said it would suit me fine
When I mentioned that not seeing you wouldn't bother me

If you were out of sight and out of mind
If I no longer saw or thought of you

That wasn't me talking
I wasn't being honest

That was my wounded pride
It was my bruised ego

When I said I didn't want your love
When I declared that I didn't desire your affection

And you were no one I was thinking of
When I wasn't thinking of you

Believe me baby I lied
I wasn't being truthful, and I regret it now

Well I got no good excuses
I don't have any valid reasons

But I got plenty of regrets
But I have a lot of remorse

And I wish this was some bad dream
I wish this was just a nightmare

I could wake up and forget
So I could wake up and forget about it

'Cause you're the only one (you're the only one)
Because you're the only person

That I could never stand to lose
That I would never want to lose

You're all I've ever wanted
You're everything I've ever desired

And baby that's the truth
And that's the honest truth

Believe me baby I lied
I wasn't being truthful, and I deeply regret it

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Angelo T. Petraglia, Kim Richey, Lawrence B. Gottlieb

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