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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Reindeer Boogie
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics
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Through his pack right over his back
Open the windows of his little shack
And Shouted Oh Dasher and Dancer
Vixen and Blitzen come on here
Were gonna get a-going and spread some cheer
So limber your legs and sharpen your hooves
Cause tonight is the night were gonna jump on the roof
Well the reindeer they were so proud and grand
To take another trip all over the land
They jumped right into their proper place
To get hepped up for that midnight race
Ol' Santa he shook off the ice and snow
Boarded his sleigh and then yelled "Lets go!"
All the little toys were happy too cause they were so bright and new
A little piano then started to play
Oh Santa began to swing and sway
Thought he heard a toy drum starting to beat
But he found it was just the rhythm of the reindeer feet
The reindeer boogied in the middle of the road
Tonight we have a mighty big load
Don't boogie to the left, now boogie to the right
Do the reindeer boogie this Christmas eve night
Trisha Yearwood's song "Reindeer Boogie" describes the joyful spirit of Santa and his reindeer as they set out to deliver gifts to children on Christmas Eve. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of Santa's preparations as he has some coffee, eats a little snack, and makes sure all reins are secured before he gets his ride going. The reindeer are also shown as proud and eager to get going on their midnight race, and the singer mentions how they jump into their proper places with excitement.
As the sleigh takes off, the toys in Santa's sack are also happy and new, and the atmosphere is lively and upbeat. The lyrics then describe how Santa starts to dance to a little piano playing in the background, but soon realizes that it's just the rhythm of the reindeer's feet, delivering him to his destination. The chorus emphasizes the boogie of the reindeer as they come together in the middle of the road, and the song ends with the message to do the reindeer boogie on Christmas Eve.
Overall, the song is an exuberant celebration of the magic and joy of Christmas, as Santa and his reindeer make their way through the night to bring happiness to children everywhere. The lyrics emphasize the importance of coming together with a positive attitude and enjoying the festive moment, which is the true spirit of this holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa had a cup of coffee and he ate a little snack
Santa had a quick dose of caffeine through a cup of coffee and grabbed a little snack to prepare for the upcoming task
Through his pack right over his back
Santa threw his big sack over his back to get ready for the journey
Open the windows of his little shack
Santa opened the windows of his small house to let some fresh air in before taking off
And Shouted Oh Dasher and Dancer
Vixen and Blitzen come on here
Santa called out the names of his reindeer team and asked them to come forth
Were gonna get a-going and spread some cheer
So limber your legs and sharpen your hooves
Cause tonight is the night were gonna jump on the roof
Santa encouraged and motivated his reindeer team to be ready to spread joy and happiness all over while warming up their muscles and getting their hooves sharp for a night ride
Well the reindeer they were so proud and grand
To take another trip all over the land
They jumped right into their proper place
To get hepped up for that midnight race
The reindeer were excited and full of pride to embark on their adventure, they jumped into their designated positions and got pumped up for a race during midnight
Ol' Santa he shook off the ice and snow
Boarded his sleigh and then yelled "Lets go!"
All the little toys were happy too cause they were so bright and new
Santa cleared off the ice and snow from himself, got into his sleigh and urged his toys along with the reindeer to join him in the journey
A little piano then started to play
Oh Santa began to swing and sway
Thought he heard a toy drum starting to beat
But he found it was just the rhythm of the reindeer feet
In the midst of the journey, Santa heard some music and started to dance, he thought there was a toy drum playing, but it was the sound of the reindeer running in unison
The reindeer boogied in the middle of the road
Tonight we have a mighty big load
Don't boogie to the left, now boogie to the right
Do the reindeer boogie this Christmas eve night
The reindeer danced in the middle of the road, acknowledging they had a big task to accomplish. They were instructed to do the right dance moves and enjoy their Christmas Eve to the fullest
Lyrics © ERNEST TUBB MUSIC, INC.
Written by: CORDIA VOLKMAR, HANK SNOW, PEANUT FAIRCLOTH
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