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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Under The Rainbow
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics
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To some folks, it ain't much, but we think we've got it made
Some people dream about streets paved with gold
Only to find a yellow brick road
We know the way that story goes
Here under the rainbow
People pass us by
The world is spinning around and around
Everybody's looking for higher ground
But here under the rainbow dreams fall from the sky, from the sky
We've got an old car with spare parts and a broken radio
So many back seat memories we just can't let it go
Sometimes we like to take it out
Give the neighbours something to talk about
Movin' as slow as the law allows
Here under the rainbow
People pass us by
We laugh at the way they laugh at you and I
The world is spinning around and around
Everybody's looking for higher ground
But here under the rainbow dreams fall from the sky, from the sky
Some people dream about streets paved with gold
Only to find a yellow brick road
We know the way that story goes
Here under the rainbow
People pass us by
We laugh at the way they laugh at you and I
The world is spinning around and around
Everybody's looking for higher ground
But here under the rainbow dreams fall from the sky, from the sky
The song is about finding happiness in simple things and appreciating what you have instead of chasing after materialistic desires. The first verse talks about how the singer and her partner enjoy spending time together on their porch swing, watching the rain - this may not seem like much to some people, but they feel like they have everything they need. The second verse continues the theme of contentment, talking about their old car that may not be the most impressive or reliable vehicle, but it holds sentimental value and provides them with good memories.
The chorus emphasizes the contrast between the singer's perspective and that of the rest of the world. While others might be focused on climbing the social or economic ladder, the singer and her partner find joy and fulfillment in their simple life "under the rainbow". They laugh off the judgment of others who might see their choices as unconventional, and they recognize that their dreams are unique to them - they don't need to conform to anyone else's standards. The final repetition of "dreams fall from the sky" drives home the idea that blessings and happiness can come unexpectedly, from the most unlikely places, if you keep your heart and mind open.
Line by Line Meaning
Evening, porch swing, we love to watch it rain
We enjoy spending our evenings on the porch swing and watching the rain as it falls.
To some folks, it ain't much, but we think we've got it made
While some people might not consider our simple pleasures to be much, we feel like we have everything we need and are happy.
Some people dream about streets paved with gold
Some individuals aspire to live a life of luxury and abundance.
Only to find a yellow brick road
However, they soon discover that the path to their dreams is not as straightforward and simple as they had hoped.
We know the way that story goes
We are aware of how these types of dreams and desires often lead to disappointment and unfulfillment.
Here under the rainbow
Despite the challenges and difficulties that life can bring, we feel content and at peace where we are.
People pass us by
As others go about their lives, we remain where we are and enjoy the simple things in life.
We laugh at the way they laugh at you and I
We find humor in the fact that others may not understand or share in our appreciation for the small joys in life.
The world is spinning around and around
While the world is constantly in motion and changing, we find comfort in our stable and peaceful existence.
Everybody's looking for higher ground
Many people are constantly searching for ways to improve their lives and move to a better situation.
But here under the rainbow dreams fall from the sky, from the sky
Despite not having grand aspirations or desires, we are still able to find happiness and fulfillment in the little things that life has to offer.
We've got an old car with spare parts and a broken radio
Our possessions may not be in the best condition, but we cherish them for the memories and experiences they represent.
So many back seat memories we just can't let it go
Our shared experiences in this old car hold a special place in our hearts and we don't want to part with them.
Sometimes we like to take it out
We still enjoy using this old car and reliving the memories associated with it.
Give the neighbours something to talk about
Our unconventional lifestyle and possession of an old car may raise some eyebrows among our neighbors.
Movin' as slow as the law allows
We aren't in a hurry or trying to rush through life, instead taking things at a comfortable and leisurely pace.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATRACA MARIA BERG, RANDY SCRUGGS
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