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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This Is Me You're Talking To
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics
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It was just a matter of time
This town is just too small for
Us to really say goodbye
You're smiling that smile that
You get when you're nervous
Like you don't quite know what to do
But this is me you're talking to
I've heard you met somebody
It didn't take you very long
And I'll admit it isn't easy
Knowing you've moved on
But I can see how you could make any woman
Fall deep in love with you
This is me you're talking to
Me, the one who really knows you
Me, the one whose heart you've broken
Me, the one who was still hopin'
You might be missing me
We don't have to do this
We don't have to act like friends
As much as I would love to
I really just don't think I can
You don't have to tell me that you really love me
After all we have been through
'Cause this is me you're talking to
Me, the one who really knows you
Me, the one whose heart you've broken
Me, the one who was still hopin'
You might be missing me
Oh, and you don't have to say that you do
This is me you're talking to
This is me you're talking to
The lyrics to Trisha Yearwood's "This Is Me You're Talking To" portray a conversation between two individuals who were in a past relationship. The song begins with the knowledge that their reunion was inevitable because their town was too small for them to avoid each other forever. The singer realizes that her ex has met someone new and has moved on. She admits that it's tough to accept this fact, but she is not bitter about it. She understands why he has been able to make any woman fall in love with him.
The singer also admits that she still cares about him and wishes things could have been different. She was still hoping that he might miss her, and that's precisely why their meeting is so hard for her. She acknowledges that they don't have to act like friends, as it's not something she thinks she can do. The song concludes with the singer asking her ex not to tell her how much he loves her because she knows they cannot go back to the way things were.
Overall, "This Is Me You're Talking To" is an emotive song that speaks about a failed relationship effectively. The lyrics are poignant, and the melody is emotional, making it an excellent song for anyone who's gone through a breakup or has lingering feelings for an ex.
Line by Line Meaning
This was bound to happen
It was inevitable that we would confront each other
It was just a matter of time
Our meeting was only a matter of time
This town is just too small for
We share a small town and it's difficult to avoid each other
Us to really say goodbye
It's hard for us to say goodbye for good
You're smiling that smile that
You're nervous and unsure of yourself
You get when you're nervous
This is evident by the smile you have on your face
Like you don't quite know what to do
You seem to be unsure of how to handle this situation
But this is me you're talking to
Keep in mind that you're dealing with me, someone who knows you very well
I've heard you met somebody
I heard you've started seeing someone new
It didn't take you very long
You moved on quickly from our relationship
And I'll admit it isn't easy
It's hard for me to accept
Knowing you've moved on
That you've found someone else
But I can see how you could make any woman
I understand why other women would fall for you
Fall deep in love with you
You have a charm that captivates others
Me, the one who really knows you
I'm the person who truly understands you
Me, the one whose heart you've broken
You're the one who hurt me
Me, the one who was still hopin'
I held onto the hope of us getting back together
You might be missing me
That you feel the same way as I do
We don't have to do this
We don't need to pretend to be friends
We don't have to act like friends
It's unnecessary for us to maintain a friendly relationship
As much as I would love to
Although I would like to keep in touch with you
I really just don't think I can
I don't believe I'm capable of it
You don't have to tell me that you really love me
You don't have to express your love towards me
After all we have been through
Considering everything we've gone through
'Cause this is me you're talking to
Remember who you're speaking with, the person who knows you best
Oh, and you don't have to say that you do
You don't have to pretend to have feelings for me
This is me you're talking to
Be mindful of who you're talking to, someone you have a shared history with
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KARYN ROCHELLE, TOMMY JAMES
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ctfirebattchief
Wow! Many have said it before, but Trisha, you truly do have the voice of an angel! a beautiful song by a beautiful woman.
Terilinn A
Trisha is the best-she can sing anything. She makes you feel like she’s been there . 😘
kbarnett Barnett
Drop dead gorgeous and a voice that nobody could match. What an amazing talent and down to earth person.
Tom Cooper
I have a lot of "favorite" Trish songs, but this one... this one I come back to over and over again. I never understood why it wasn't a smash hit for her.
Valerie A.
Still such a powerful song till this day. My favorite song from Trisha!
Diane Hayse
This really reaches inside me and shakes up my heart.
Justice Harrison
Hello there Diane nice meeting you here
Reese Ni
Yep!
AZAUTOMAN NATIVE
Exactly! The way she looks at him melts me completely! Hope you’re well tonight! 🤎
Curtis Juma
This voice, this song. Classic Trisha!