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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Find A River
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics
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And take it down to the sea
And drift on by so slowly
Oh if you think about me
You know you could help me through
You know I would return in kind
Oh I wanna find a city
That's open all night
Where I could not hide
From it's burnin' light
So warm, so bright
Let me run so free and easily
Shelter me with its sweet mysteries
Oh Lord, Oh Lord, Oh Lord
Oh I wanna find my baby
But I do not know where he lies
And I do not know if he cries
Or laughs at me
Oh Lord, Oh Lord, Oh Lord
I wanna find my baby
Oh I wanna find a river
Trisha Yearwood's song, Find A River, is a beautiful ballad about searching for something or someone that is missing in your life. The song's opening lines, "Oh I wanna find a river, And take it down to the sea, And drift on by so slowly" sets the tone for the entire song. The river represents a journey to find peace and tranquility. The singer wants to leave all her troubles behind and simply drift away, hoping that her loved ones will think of her and help her when she needs it.
As the song progresses, the singer speaks of her desire to find a city that's "open wide" where she can't hide from its burnin' light. This represents her longing to break away from her current life and find a place where she can be herself. She wants to run free and easily, away from her struggles, and uncover the city's sweet mysteries. This part of the song is a beautiful metaphor for taking a leap of faith and starting anew where you can explore endless possibilities.
In the final verse, the singer reveals her deepest desire; she wants to find her baby, but she has no idea where he is or if he is even thinking about her. The phrase "Or laughs at me" highlights the singer's vulnerability and speaks to the uncertainty of not knowing where someone stands with you. Overall, Find A River is a beautiful expression of the human desire to find something or someone that is lost, and the hope that can carry you through even the darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I wanna find a river
The singer wants to find a river as a way to escape and go on a slow journey towards the sea.
And take it down to the sea
The river would be the route to the sea, the final destination of the singer's journey.
And drift on by so slowly
The singer wants to leisurely drift down the river without haste or hurry.
Oh if you think about me
The singer is addressing someone whom she hopes will think about her and possibly help her through her troubles.
You know you could help me through
The singer is hoping the person she addressed earlier will offer their support and help her through tough times.
You know I would return in kind
In return for help, the singer would also provide support and kindness to the person who helps her.
Oh I wanna find a city
The singer now shifts her desire from finding a river to finding a city that is vibrant and full of life.
That's open wide
The singer wants a city that is welcoming and accommodating to everyone.
That's open all night
The singer wants a city that doesn't sleep, one that is always alive and has something going on at all hours of the day or night.
Where I could not hide
The singer wants to be in a place where she cannot hide from herself or her feelings.
From its burnin' light
The city's bright lights represent its energy and excitement that the singer is drawn to and wishes to bask in.
So warm, so bright
The city's personality and lively character are what the singer finds attractive, making her feel comfortable and welcomed.
Let me run so free and easily
The singer wants the freedom to move about the city without any restrictions, living and enjoying life at her own pace.
Shelter me with its sweet mysteries
The singer wants the city to envelop her in its mystery, somethings that captivates her mind and fuels her soul.
Oh Lord, Oh Lord, Oh Lord
The singer uses the phrase to express her longing and distress as she searches for what she wants.
Oh I wanna find my baby
Finally, the singer wants to find her baby, someone she simply cannot get out of her head and who means the world to her.
But I do not know where he lies
The singer is lost and unsure of where to find her baby.
And I do not know if he cries
The singer's concern is that she doesn't know if her baby may be suffering and she is unable to offer comfort and support.
Or laughs at me
Another possibility is that her baby might be mocking her or not taking their relationship seriously, which adds to her frustration and distress.
Oh Lord, Oh Lord, Oh Lord
The singer repeats the phrase again to express her anxiety and worry over finding her baby.
I wanna find my baby
The last line of the song, the singer reiterates her desire to find her baby, once again emphasizing how significant this person is to her.
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shannonblanton5825
Our 38 year old daughter had a massive stroke on 7/7/20, she had half her skull removed the next day. She is paralyzed on her left side. She had her skull replaced on 9/30/20. She will be able to do more therapy now, because she doesn't have to wear a helmet and not worry about her head. I'd carry her home in a heart beat if I could lift her and take care of her! Thank you Trisha for this beautiful song!
@dannycharles1396
Good evening Shannon. Hope you're fine?
@kccole6035
Beautiful ❤️ I love this Lady💯
@janetdawson617
I'm so sorry, Shannon. My heart reaches out to your's, and your daughter's 💗.
That's a long road she is on, and of course her closest loved ones will walk it, too. Some folks will fall away, but then she will know that those who stay, by her side , up & down, every day - love her dearly, and in the best of ways. I pray blessings shower down on you all,
along the way.
@debrajohnson9348
Prayers
@lauriejohnson2247
God bless you and your daughter...my thoughts and prayers are with you...
@patriciamoore6492
I wasn't raised in a house listening to country music. I was brought up on a capella hymns, classical music and operas and later on my choices of folk and popular music. Your voice and this beautiful song has made me want to delve into your music! What a beautiful song!
@zackhudson5172
Hello👋 Patricia. How are you doing? Hope you’re fine. I’m Zack Hudson and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
@janehernandez4275
I love how this song has a double meaning. Not only does Jesus carry us through the storm and eventually home, but He also gives us special people in our lives whose powerful love helps to carry us. He loves us that much. What an awesome God we have!!!
@MrTiffbass
I feel the same, she is so beautifully talented and I am using this as the song to my two kiddos, letting them know I’m always here and will be there fight in the storm along w God