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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You Done Me Wrong
Trisha Yearwood Lyrics
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The one that's up above me sounds so blue and clear
What's he trying to tell me as if it doesn't show
It don't take much to sell me
I plain already know
You done me wrong and that ain't right
You hit the switch, turned out the light
You done me wrong and that ain't right
Late last Sunday evening as I was out with friends
Drinking some and gambling, and tying up loose ends
Well I heard some conversation that I was not supposed to hear
My congratulations
The situation's clear
You done me wrong and that ain't right
You hit the switch, turned out the light
Another's arms held you tight
You done me wrong and that ain't right
Late last evening as I was out with friends
Drinking some and gambling, and tying up loose ends
Well I heard some conversation that I was not supposed to hear
My congratulations
The situation's clear
You done me wrong and that ain't right
You hit the switch, turned out the light
Another's arms held you tight
You done me wrong and that ain't right
Another's arms held you tight, oh no
You done me wrong and that ain't right
And that ain't right
No, that ain't right
Trisha Yearwood's song "You Done Me Wrong" tells the tale of a woman who has been done wrong, revealing the pain and sadness that she feels. The opening lines refer to mockingbirds, which are symbolic of communication and hidden messages. The blue and clear notes of the mockingbird show the woman that something is wrong in her relationship, even if her partner does not show it explicitly. She already knows that she has been done wrong, and the blue and clear notes of the mockingbird serve as a reminder of the pain that she feels.
The song then shifts to a moment when the woman overhears a conversation that she was not meant to hear. This revelation confirms to her that her partner has been unfaithful, as she hears a congratulations for the new relationship. The pain and sadness that the woman feels are evident in the repetition of the line "you done me wrong, and that ain't right", which serves as the chorus of the song. The use of repetition highlights the feelings of betrayal and hurt that the woman is experiencing.
Overall, "You Done Me Wrong" is a powerful song that speaks to anyone who has experienced the pain of betrayal in a relationship. The androgynous lyrics of the song allow for a wide range of interpretations, making it a timeless classic in the genre of country music.
Line by Line Meaning
The mockingbirds are lovely for this time of year
The birds are singing beautifully, but their song is not enough to distract me from what's bothering me.
The one that's up above me sounds so blue and clear
The bird's song is depressing and melancholic, reflecting the singer's mood.
What's he trying to tell me as if it doesn't show
Although the bird's song seems clear, the singer is struggling to decipher its meaning, as if the bird is the only one who knows the truth.
It don't take much to sell me
The singer is not naive and can see the situation clearly, without needing any additional explanation.
I plain already know
The singer is aware that her partner has betrayed her and is not fooled by any excuses or lies.
You done me wrong, and that ain't right
The singer is addressing her partner directly, stating that their actions have caused her pain and are not acceptable.
You hit the switch, turned out the light
The singer is using a metaphor to describe how her partner has shut her out and ended their relationship.
Another's arms have held you tight
The singer knows that her partner has been unfaithful and has found comfort in somebody else's embrace.
Late last Sunday evening as I was out with friends
The singer is setting the scene for the moment when she discovered her partner's betrayal.
Drinking some and gambling, and tying up loose ends
The singer was trying to distract herself and forget about her problems, but she couldn't escape the truth.
Well I heard some conversation that I was not supposed to hear
The singer overheard a conversation that revealed her partner's infidelity, which was not intended for her to hear.
My congratulations
The singer is being sarcastic and congratulating her partner on their deceit, while also acknowledging that the situation is now clear.
The situation's clear
The singer has no doubts about what has happened and what needs to be done, even if it's painful.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Pat Mc Laughlin
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