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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Wrong Side Of Memphis
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics
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Really breaking away this time
A full tank of gas and a '69 Tempest
Taking me to that Nashville sign
No turnin' back, I've come too far
Headed down 40 with my old guitar
This ain't Graceland, well, that's a fact
And I ain't driving no pink Cadillac
I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
Gonna bronze these blue suede shoes
These cowboy boots, getting kind of restless
They ain't got a single thing to lose
I've had this dream from a tender age
Calling my name from the Opry stage
I can hear it sing loud and clear
Two hundred miles and I'll be there
I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
Really breaking away this time
A full tank of gas and a '69 Tempest
Taking me to that Nashville sign, yes
I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
Gonna bronze these blue suede shoes
These cowboy boots, getting kind of restless
They ain't got a single thing to lose, yeah
Whoa-whoa
(I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis)
Yeah, yeah
(I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis)
I got the cowboy boots, and a rhinestone suit
(I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis) oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Full tank of gas and a '69 Tempest
Taking me to that Nashville sign
In Trisha Yearwood's song "Wrong Side of Memphis," the singer is making a big move from their home in Memphis to Nashville in pursuit of their dream of becoming a singer. The phrase "wrong side of Memphis" suggests that the singer feels like they have been stuck in the wrong place, and they are now breaking away from it. The use of a 1969 Tempest as their mode of transportation is significant because it is an older car, indicating that the singer is not wealthy or glamorous like the famous musicians that came out of Memphis, such as Elvis Presley. This humble beginning is also emphasized when the singer acknowledges that they are not driving a pink Cadillac, another nod to the flashy wealth of stars like Elvis.
The singer is determined to make it in Nashville, where they believe they will finally be able to live out their dream of performing on the Opry stage. The mention of the "bronze[ing]" of their "blue suede shoes" is a reference to Elvis' famous blue suede shoes, further emphasizing the singer's admiration of the Memphis legend. They are also "getting kind of restless" in their cowboy boots because they are ready to take risks and pursue their passion, even if it means leaving their home and everything familiar behind. The repetition of the chorus shows that the singer is resolved to succeed and that they believe their decision to leave Memphis is the right one.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
Living in a place where things are not working out for me.
Really breaking away this time
Determined to leave this place for good.
A full tank of gas and a '69 Tempest
I have got enough fuel and a car to make the journey.
Taking me to that Nashville sign
Going all the way to Nashville to fulfill my dreams.
No turnin' back, I've come too far
I have gone too far to turn back now.
Headed down 40 with my old guitar
Traveling down highway 40 with my trusted guitar.
This ain't Graceland, well, that's a fact
I know this is not going to be easy.
And I ain't driving no pink Cadillac
I am not expecting any shortcuts or luxuries.
Gonna bronze these blue suede shoes
My blue suede shoes are going to be famous.
These cowboy boots, getting kind of restless
My cowboy boots are also eager for the journey.
They ain't got a single thing to lose
I don't have anything to lose at this point.
I've had this dream from a tender age
This dream has been with me since I was young.
Calling my name from the Opry stage
I feel like the stage of the Opry is calling me.
I can hear it sing loud and clear
I can almost hear the music and the cheering of the crowd.
Two hundred miles and I'll be there
I am only two hundred miles away from my dream.
Whoa-whoa
Expressing excitement and anticipation.
(I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis)
Repeating the chorus to emphasize my point.
Yeah, yeah
Showing affirmation and agreement.
I got the cowboy boots, and a rhinestone suit
Listing all the things I have brought with me for the journey.
(I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis) oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating the chorus one last time.
Full tank of gas and a '69 Tempest
Reminding the listeners of what I have to make the trip.
Taking me to that Nashville sign
Reiterating my final destination.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stefan Harrison Gary, Matraca Berg
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I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
Really breaking away this time
A full tank of gas and a '69 Tempest
Taking me to that Nashville sign
No turnin' back, I've come too far
Headed down 40 with my old guitar
This ain't Graceland, well, that's a fact
And I ain't driving no pink Cadillac
I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
Gonna bronze these blue suede shoes
These cowboy boots, getting kind of restless
They ain't got a single thing to lose
I've had this dream from a tender age
Calling my name from the Opry stage
I can hear it sing loud and clear
Two hundred miles and I'll be there
I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
Really breaking away this time
A full tank of gas and a '69 Tempest
Taking me to that Nashville sign, yes
I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
Gonna bronze these blue suede shoes
These cowboy boots, getting kind of restless
They ain't got a single thing to lose, yeah
Whoa-whoa
Yeah, yeah
(I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis)
I got the cowboy boots, and a rhinestone suit
(I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis) oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Full tank of gas and a '69 Tempest
Taking me to that Nashville sign
Tiffany O'Donnell
This Song Was Released 26 Years Ago Today Still My Jam Gotta Love 90's Country 🎤🎶
dynodonfb7
Absolutely love this song! One of my favorite country songs of all time. Wish there was more of this today.
silverpilot1979
It's her voice that's so provocative. She has this rich, twangy alto that soars above and all musical backing. What I've always loved about Trisha is that, much like prime Reba, she can take ANY song and make it her own.
Stephanie Mapp
trisha, you are beautiful and blessed with a voice from heaven!!!
James Anderson
Lovely connect,Hello Stephanie how are you doing 👋👋👋👋
LuvMyCorgi408
Seriously one of her best songs and one of the best songs in country. Period. First concert i ever went to was trisha yearwood at the local county fair and i knew every word to every song on this TAPE.. i still remember it - thanks for the memories Trisha!!!
countrygirl country musiclover
LuvMyCorgi408 ANYTHING that has EVER came out of her mouth is EQUALLY her best song. She's too talented to just have a few best songs or just ONE best song. They are ALL her best
Andrew Haugen
Definitely one of the best of the songs Trisha Yearwood did. I like it a lot more then Shes in Love With a Boy. The song blends blues and country music very well and has a great story Contained in the lyrics too.
LA
Trisha has the best voice, ever!!!!
shaun patrick
Well one of them anyway shes gorgeous one of the most beautiful woman too go trisha