With numerous successful albums and many major awards under her belt, Trisha Yearwood is well established as one of country music’s most popular and appealing female vocalists. Starting with her debut release in 1991, she has amassed an enormous following of listeners who are drawn to her “everywoman” songs of fortitude and vulnerability.
Patricia Lynn Yearwood was born in Monticello on September 19, 1964, to Gwen and Jack Yearwood. She grew up on a thirty-acre farm, absorbed the influence of Elvis Presley and other pop stars as a child, and sought out a broad range of popular music—from the traditional country artists in her parents’ record collection to southern-based rock and roll.
After graduation from high school, where she performed in musicals and choral groups, Yearwood received a two-year business degree from Young Harris College and subsequently attended the University of Georgia in Athens for one quarter. In 1985 she transferred to Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, and graduated in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in music business. That same year she married her first husband, Christopher Latham; the couple divorced in 1991. Yearwood began her career as an intern and as a receptionist at MTM Records and sang demo tapes, for which she was paid fifty dollars apiece.
Fellow country music performer Garth Brooks heard Yearwood and asked her to provide backup vocals on his 1990 release, No Fences. In 1991 she became his opening act—the same year she released her solo debut, Trisha Yearwood. Her first single, “She’s in Love with the Boy,” spent two weeks at the top of the country charts; it was the first of four hits from the album. The album sold two million copies and earned her the Academy of Country Music award for top new female vocalist.
From the beginning of her career, Yearwood combined the pop sensibility of one of her idols, Linda Ronstadt, with the more traditional sound of such country artists as Tammy Wynette. Her sensitive interpretive skills and strong, versatile voice have allowed her to blend pop, folk, and adult contemporary music and achieve tremendous crossover appeal.
Her recordings include Hearts in Armor (1992), The Song Remembers When (1993), TheSweetest Gift (1994), Thinkin’ about You (1995), Everybody Knows (1996), and Songbook: A Collection of Hits (1997), featuring the break-out hit “How Do I Live,” which earned her two Grammy awards. Her other albums include Where Your Road Leads (1998), Real Live Woman (2000)—whose title song became an anthem for many of her female listeners—and Inside Out (2001), for which she received three Grammy award nominations.
In 1994 she married Robert Reynolds, a bass player for the country music group the Mavericks, in a ceremony in Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The couple filed for divorce in 2000.
Yearwood has also enjoyed a successful acting career, with a recurring role on the TV series JAG. She has appeared in other TV shows and movies, including Ellen; The Thing Called Love; Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; and The Naked Truth.
She was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 1999 and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2000. In 2005 Yearwood released the album Jasper County, named for her home county in Georgia. That same year she married her longtime collaborator Garth Brooks; the couple lives in Oklahoma.
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Monticello native Trisha Yearwood is well established as one of country music's most popular and appealing female vocalists. Starting with her debut release in 1991, she has amassed an enormous following of listeners who are drawn to her "everywoman" songs of fortitude and vulnerability.
How much weight has Trisha Yearwood lost? ›
Despite rumors, Trisha Yearwood never underwent weight loss surgery. The country singer dropped 55 lbs through natural diet and lifestyle changes. Her cookbooks even feature healthier versions of comfort foods.
Where in GA is Trisha Yearwood from? ›
Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries. Patricia Lynn Yearwood was born in Monticello on September 19, 1964, to Gwen and Jack Yearwood.
Who is Trisha Yearwood's first husband? ›
Garth Brooks and Yearwood at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Yearwood married her first husband, Chris Latham, in 1987. The pair divorced in 1991. In 1994, she married Robert Reynolds, a bassist for The Mavericks.
What does Trisha Yearwood's sister do? ›
What clothing size is Trisha Yearwood? ›
Down from a “tight size 14” to a slim size 10, the star of Food Network's Trisha's Southern Kitchen is feeling fearless. “I have a strength I never had before,” she says.
How did Kelly Clarkson lose so much weight? ›
During an interview with “The View” host Whoopi Goldberg on Monday's “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Clarkson admitted to taking a weight loss drug to lose weight. In January, Clarkson told People magazine that diet and exercise helped her slim down. She made no mention of weight loss drugs.
Does Trisha Yearwood have her own house? ›
Once more to market! Country music superstar Trisha Yearwood has reduced the ask on her Brentwood, TN, place. This time, the five-bedroom, seven-bath mansion is listed for $3,950,000, a nice discount on the $4.5 million she was hoping to get just last year.
Do any country singers live in Georgia? ›
Later and current artists
Today, Metro Atlanta is home to Alan Jackson, Jason Aldean, Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Ray Stevens and Travis Tritt.
Where does Trisha Yearwood shoot her show? ›
Trisha Yearwood's net worth in 2024 is $400 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. However, that figure represents a combined net worth with her husband, fellow country icon Garth Brooks, and the outlet estimates that at least $300 million of that net worth is attributable to Garth.
What was Trisha Yearwood's first number one song? ›
She's in Love with the Boy
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What is Oprah taking for weight loss? ›
Winfrey, who in December admitted to using weight loss medication, empathized with the guests who shared why they turned to prescription medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, Victoza and Wegovy. "This is what I got for the first time after I took the medication.
How did Gayle King lose weight? ›
Gayle is super into fitness and seems to have mastered her routine. She'll work out for an hour five to six days a week and do 30 minutes of cardio on the treadmill and 30 minutes of strength training, switching between free weights and resistance bands, according to Oprah.com.
How much weight has Trisha Lewis lost? ›
For Cork-based chef Trisha Lewis, 100lbs of butter was a fitting and moving way of marking her 100lbs weight loss. Trisha, who is originally from Limerick, touched many with her relatable story when she appeared on The Late Late Show in January.
How much weight did Adele the singer lose? ›
With Winfrey, Adele shared new details about her workout routine and explained how exercise has made her stronger, both physically and mentally. The singer-songwriter lost 100 pounds in two years by lifting weights and doing circuit training.
