Trisha Yearwood (born September 19, 1964) is a three-time Grammy-winning Am… Read Full Bio ↴Trisha Yearwood (born September 19, 1964) is a three-time Grammy-winning American country music singer. She cites Linda Ronstadt as her biggest influence, and Ronstadt's sound and vocal stylings are clearly apparent in Yearwood's music. Other influences include Emmylou Harris, Patsy Cline, and Elvis Presley.

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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Where Your Road Leads
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics

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I believe in miracles
I believe in signs
And I believe that mountains move
One prayer at a time
If I could be an angel
I'd make your every wish come true
But I am only human
Just a woman

Lovin' you
Where your road leads
I will follow
When your heart bleeds
I'll be there for you
When your night grows dark
And you can't find your tomorrow
Then you can follow me
Someday we'll look back and see
Our footprints in the sand
Sometimes you would carry me
And sometimes you'd be in my hands
If we can love forever
That won't be long enough for me
I want to hold you tender
Be your shelter
All you need
Where your road leads
I will follow
When your heart bleeds
I'll be there for you
When your night grows dark
And you can't find your tomorrow
Then you can follow me
Oh, we can be each other's guiding light
Through this long and winding life
Where your road leads
I will follow
When your heart bleeds
I'll be there for you
When your night grows dark
And you can't find your tomorrow

When you've lost sight of your dreams
Then you can follow me

Overall Meaning

Trisha Yearwood's song Where Your Road Leads is a tribute to the power of love and the unwavering support that comes with it. The opening lines of the song speak to the idea of faith and hope—believing in the impossible, the unexpected and the miraculous. The line, "And I believe that mountains move one prayer at a time," is a nod to the idea that sometimes, it takes faith and perseverance to overcome obstacles, whether personal or external.

As the song progresses, the singer affirms her commitment to her beloved. She speaks of her desire to ease his pain and make his every wish come true. However, she also acknowledges her own limitations as a human being, and her inability to be everything that her partner needs. Yet, despite her imperfections, she promises to be there for him through thick and thin. The chorus, "Where your road leads, I will follow," is a declaration of her unwavering love and devotion.

The latter half of the song speaks to the idea of shared experiences, and the ways in which two people can support and uphold each other. The line, "Someday we'll look back and see our footprints in the sand," suggests a shared history of love and partnership that will remain long after the present has passed. The singer promises to be a shelter and a guiding light in her loved one's life, and encourages him to follow her when he needs someone to guide him.

Overall, Where Your Road Leads is a romantic and moving tribute to the power of love, faith and perseverance. It speaks to the deep connections that can be forged between two people, and the ways in which love can help us weather life's storms.

Line by Line Meaning

I believe in miracles
I have faith that extraordinary events can occur

I believe in signs
I have faith that meaningful messages can manifest in everyday occurrences

And I believe that mountains move
I have faith that even the most daunting challenges can be overcome with persistence and effort

One prayer at a time
I believe that by taking things one step at a time, we can achieve our goals

If I could be an angel
If I could have superhuman abilities and powers

I'd make your every wish come true
I would fulfill all of your desires and dreams

But I am only human
But I am limited by my mortal capabilities

Just a woman
Just a female human being

Lovin' You
In the act of loving you

Where your road leads
Wherever your life journey takes you

I will follow
I will support and accompany you on that journey

When your heart bleeds
When you are in a state of emotional pain and suffering

I'll be there for you
I will provide comfort and assistance during your difficult times

When your night grows dark
When you are in a state of confusion or despair

And you can't find your tomorrow
When you are struggling to find hope or motivation for the future

Then you can follow me
Then you can turn to me for guidance and support

Someday we'll look back and see
One day, we will reflect on our shared experiences

Our footprints in the sand
Our impact and influence on each other's lives

Sometimes you would carry me
There were times when you provided me with emotional strength and support

And sometimes you'd be in my hands
There were times when I took responsibility for your care and well-being

If we can love forever
If our love can last an eternity

That won't be long enough for me
Even an eternity of our love would not be sufficient for me

I want to hold you tender
I want to show you affection and care in a gentle manner

Be your shelter
Provide you with emotional safety and security

All you need
Provide everything necessary to fulfill your needs

Oh, we can be each other's guiding light
We can provide guidance and support to each other

Through this long and winding life
Throughout our complex journey of life

When you've lost sight of your dreams
When you are struggling to remember or achieve your aspirations

Then you can follow me
Then you can rely on me for guidance and encouragement

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DESMOND CHILD, VICTORIA LYNN SHAW

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