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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Second Chance
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics
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And offers your heart a chance to move on
With no guarantees, no safety net
You trust what you feel, you take that first step
Just close your eyes
Reach for the moment
Before it slips by
Take it and fly
The weight of the world, the need to survive
Has made you believe, that you've got no right
Then out of the blue, you meet someone
Who offers a place, warm as the sun
Just close your eyes
Reach for the moment
Before it slips by
Here is your second chance
Take it and fly
Just when you think love is a distant dream
Oh, fate give you wings
Just close your eyes
Reach for the moment
Before it slips by
Here is your second chance
Take it and fly
Trisha Yearwood's song Second Chance is a song about taking a leap of faith in love. The lyrics describe the feeling of being given another opportunity to love after experiencing a past heartbreak. The first verse touches on how difficult it can be to trust in love again after being hurt, especially when there are no guarantees or safety nets. However, the chorus encourages the listener to embrace the moment and take a chance on love, not letting it slip away. The second verse describes how the weight of the world and the need to survive can make one feel as though they do not deserve love, but meeting someone who offers warmth and comfort can change that perspective. The song then concludes with the idea that fate can intervene and give someone the wings they need to pursue love.
Overall, the message of the song is about taking risks and not being afraid to love again. It encourages listeners to trust their instincts and go after what they want, even if it means taking a chance on something uncertain. Second Chance is a reminder that love is worth the effort and should never be taken for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you do when love comes along
When presented with an opportunity for love, what action do you take?
And offers your heart a chance to move on
Love is providing you with the opportunity to progress.
With no guarantees, no safety net
There is no certainty or protection in this situation.
You trust what you feel, you take that first step
Rely on your emotions and take the initiative.
Just close your eyes
Block out external distractions.
Reach for the moment
Seize the moment without hesitation.
Before it slips by
Act quickly or risk losing the opportunity.
Here is your second chance
A prospect to start over again is being presented to you.
Take it and fly
Make the most of this chance and soar.
The weight of the world, the need to survive
The desire to stay alive and the pressure of life's demands are weighing you down.
Has made you believe, that you've got no right
This has led you to believe that you are undeserving of happiness.
Then out of the blue, you meet someone
Suddenly, you unexpectedly encounter another person.
Who offers a place, warm as the sun
This person provides a welcoming and friendly environment.
Just when you think love is a distant dream
At the time when you believe love is unattainable,
Oh, fate give you wings
Fate provides a chance to rise above the situation.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: CLAY BERNARD MILLS, IRENE REBECCA KELLEY, TONY RAMEY
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