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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Powerful Thing
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics
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More determined to ignore the obvious
We better stop thinking
Let our hearts start doing the talking
Not to see what's going on with us
So let's jump in
And get over our fear of fallin'
'Cause what we got here
Is a powerful thing
It's a powerful thing
More than three words
And a diamond ring
It can open up the heavens
Make the angels sing
Our love, baby, is a powerful thing
We started out strangers on a two-way street
Neither one of us lookin' to fall in love
But we don't need us a map
To know we're headed in that direction
Well, it's out of our hands
And over our heads
It's something that's bigger than both of us
Turnin' back now's completely out of the question
'Cause what we got here
Is a powerful thing
It's a powerful thing
More than three words
And a diamond ring
It can open up the heavens
Make the angels sing
Our love, baby, is a powerful thing
Stronger than the force of a driving wind
Hotter than a forest fire
There never has been and there never will be
Nothing like the power of you and me, yeah
It's a powerful thing
It's a powerful thing
More than three words
And a diamond ring
It can open up the heavens
Make the angels sing
Our love, baby, is a powerful thing
It's a powerful thing
It's a powerful thing
More than three words
And a diamond ring
It can open up the heavens
Make the angels sing
Our love, baby, is a powerful thing
Trisha Yearwood's "Powerful Thing" is a love song that depicts the power that love can have in connecting two people. The verses of the song describe two individuals who are both determined to ignore their feelings for each other, despite the strong connection between them. However, the chorus emphasizes that their love is too strong to ignore, and that they should be brave enough to embrace it. The song talks about how love is more than material things like a diamond ring, or mere words, but rather a deep, powerful feeling that can bring about unimaginable happiness.
The phrase, "We better stop thinking, let our hearts start doing the talking" is a clear indication that when it comes to love, logic may not always be the best guide, and sometimes we need to just listen to our hearts. The lyrics also liken the power of love to natural forces such as a "driving wind" and "forest fire." This emphasizes the indiscriminate and profound nature of love.
In summary, "Powerful Thing" is about how love can break boundaries and transcend barriers. The theme of the song emphasizes that love is one of the most powerful emotions that can exist between two people, and that it can bring happiness and fulfillment to their lives, regardless of any obstacles that stand in their way.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never seen two people in my life
The singer has never seen two people who are so determined not to admit their obvious love for each other.
More determined to ignore the obvious
Both parties are attempting to ignore their love for one another.
We better stop thinking
They must stop overthinking and instead let their hearts speak.
Let our hearts start doing the talking
They must start listening to their hearts and let their feelings guide them.
You'd have to be stone deaf dumb and blind
It is impossible for anyone not to see their deep love for each other.
Not to see what's going on with us
Their love for each other is obvious and apparent to everyone.
So let's jump in
They should take a leap of faith and pursue their love.
And get over our fear of fallin'
They should let go of the fear of potential heartbreak and instead embrace the possibility of love.
'Cause what we got here
Their love is a powerful force.
Is a powerful thing
Their love has the strength to change everything.
More than three words
Their love is bigger than words can express.
And a diamond ring
Their love cannot be measured by material possessions.
It can open up the heavens
Their love has the power to bring life-changing experiences.
Make the angels sing
Their love is so special it can make heavenly beings rejoice.
Our love, baby, is a powerful thing
Their love is an unstoppable force.
We started out strangers on a two-way street
The two of them began their journey without any knowledge or expectation of falling in love.
Neither one of us lookin' to fall in love
Both parties were not searching for romantic love.
But we don't need us a map
They do not need guidance or a plan to navigate their love.
To know we're headed in that direction
They both have the internal compass that guides them towards love.
Well, it's out of our hands
They have no control over their love.
And over our heads
Their love is beyond their comprehension and control.
It's something that's bigger than both of us
Their love is greater than their individual selves.
Turnin' back now's completely out of the question
It is impossible to turn back now as their love has become an integral part of their lives.
Stronger than the force of a driving wind
Their love is more powerful than any natural force.
Hotter than a forest fire
Their passion is more intense than a wildfire.
There never has been and there never will be
Their love is indescribable and incomparable.
Nothing like the power of you and me, yeah
Their love is unlike anything else, and it has the ability to move mountains.
It's a powerful thing
Their love can conquer all.
It's a powerful thing
Their love holds great strength and potential.
It's a powerful thing
Their love is truly formidable.
More than three words
Their love cannot be summed up in mere words.
And a diamond ring
Their love goes beyond material possessions and shallow symbols of commitment.
It can open up the heavens
Their love has the ability to shape their lives and the world around them.
Make the angels sing
Their love has the power to create magic and wonder.
Our love, baby, is a powerful thing
Their love is an unstoppable and incredibly potent force.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Sharon Vaughn, Alan Gordon Anderson
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