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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If I Ain't Got You
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics
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A pretty good car that don't break down much
I've got a two-tone hound dog wagging his tail
Ed McMahon promising a million in the mail
Ought to be enough to see me through
But it don't mean nothing
If I ain't got you
Crank it up loud and dance the night away
I've got Chardonnay chillin' in the Frigidaire
A dozen ways of telling you how I care
Just out the window there's a lover's moon
But it don't mean nothing
If I ain't got you
If I ain't got you
Baby, it's all in vain,
If I ain't got you
Oh, it's like a honeymoon without champagne
A shiny set of rails without a train
Well, I've got a little dream about the rest of my life
Find a good man and be the perfect wife
Start a little family and watch it grow
Visit on Sundays after we get old
Make enough love to last a whole life through
But it don't mean nothing
If I ain't got you
If I ain't got you
Baby, it's all in vain
If I ain't got you,
Oh, it's like a honeymoon without champagne
A shiny set of wheels without a train
I've got a doublewide heart with room for two
But it don't mean nothing
If I ain't got you
No it don't mean nothing
If I ain't got you
Trisha Yearwood's song "If I Ain't Got You" is a straightforward tune about how all the possessions and monetary success in the world mean nothing if the person you love isn't there by your side. The first verse lists off all the material items that the singer has, and while they may seem like enough to sustain a happy life, ultimately they are meaningless without love. The second verse continues with the material possessions - this time, music, wine, and a lover's moon - but again, they are all empty without the one she loves. The chorus is a plea to this person, stating that without them, everything else in her life is in vain, using the metaphor of a honeymoon without champagne or shiny rails without a train. The third verse takes a turn towards the future, with the singer dreaming about settling down and starting a family, but once again, without love, those dreams don't matter.
The song's message is clear - no matter how much you have or what you achieve, if you don't have someone to share it with, it feels empty and pointless. Trisha Yearwood's tender voice portrays the feeling of longing for a loved one perfectly, showcasing the raw emotion that comes with love and the absence of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I've got a steady job that pays enough
I have a job that pays well and provides financial stability.
A pretty good car that don't break down much
I have a reliable car that doesn't require frequent repairs.
I've got a two-tone hound dog wagging his tail
I have a happy and loyal dog as a companion.
Ed McMahon promising a million in the mail
I have the possibility of receiving a large sum of money, although it's not guaranteed.
Ought to be enough to see me through
All these things should be enough to make me happy and secure.
But it don't mean nothing
However, all these things are meaningless without one specific person.
I've got every eight track that Elvis ever made
I have plenty of material possessions, including an extensive collection of music.
Crank it up loud and dance the night away
I can enjoy myself and have fun with these possessions.
I've got Chardonnay chillin' in the Frigidaire
I have a nice bottle of wine waiting for me to enjoy.
A dozen ways of telling you how I care
I have many ways of expressing my love and affection for someone.
Just out the window there's a lover's moon
There is a beautiful and romantic moon outside my window.
If I ain't got you
Without that one specific person, none of these things matter.
Baby, it's all in vain,
Without you, everything is useless and meaningless.
Oh, it's like a honeymoon without champagne
Without you, everything that should be enjoyable and romantic is incomplete and unsatisfying.
A shiny set of rails without a train
Without you, there is no direction or purpose to my life.
Well, I've got a little dream about the rest of my life
I have a vision for my future that includes finding love and starting a family.
Find a good man and be the perfect wife
I desire to find a loving partner and build a life with him as a dedicated and caring wife.
Start a little family and watch it grow
I want to have children and see them grow and develop into successful and happy individuals.
Visit on Sundays after we get old
I want to have a close and loving relationship with my family as we age and grow older.
Make enough love to last a whole life through
I want to have a strong and lasting romantic connection with my partner that endures over time.
I've got a doublewide heart with room for two
I have a big heart that is capable of loving and accepting someone else completely.
No it don't mean nothing
None of this matters unless I have that one specific person by my side.
If I ain't got you
Without you, everything else is meaningless.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TREY EDWIN BRUCE, CRAIG MICHAEL WISEMAN
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