Trisha Yearwood facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Trisha Yearwood
Yearwood in 2024
Born	Patricia Lynn Yearwood (1964-09-19) September 19, 1964 (age 60) Monticello, Georgia, U.S.
Alma mater	Young Harris College Belmont University
Occupation	Singer actress television personality author
Years active	1985–present
Spouse(s)	Christopher Latham ​ ​ (m. 1987; div. 1991)​ Robert Reynolds ​ ​ (m. 1994; div. 1999)​ Garth Brooks ​ ​ (m. 2005)​
Awards	List of awards and nominations
Musical career
Genres	Country country pop adult contemporary
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, keyboards
Labels	MCA Nashville Big Machine RCA Nashville Gwendolyn

Patricia Lynn Yearwood (born September 19, 1964) is a famous American country singer. She became well-known in 1991 with her first song "She's in Love with the Boy". This song became a number one hit on the country music charts. Her first album, also called Trisha Yearwood, sold over two million copies!

Trisha continued to have many big country hits in the 1990s. Some of these include "Walkaway Joe" (1992), "The Song Remembers When" (1993), and "How Do I Live" (1997). Her album (Songbook) A Collection of Hits (1997) sold four million copies.

Later, Trisha Yearwood took a break from music to work on other exciting projects. She wrote three popular cookbooks that became bestsellers. In 2012, she started her own cooking show on the Food Network called Trisha's Southern Kitchen. This show even won a Daytime Emmy Award!

Trisha has sold over 15 million records around the world. She has won many awards, including three Grammy Awards. Since 1999, she has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a famous country music show. In 2005, she married country singer Garth Brooks, and they often sing together.

Early Life and Music Start

Trisha Yearwood was born in Monticello, Georgia. Her mother, Gwendolyn, was a schoolteacher, and her father, Jack, was a banker. From a young age, Trisha loved music. She sang in school talent shows, church events, and musicals.

After high school, Trisha studied business at Young Harris College. She then moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1985 to study music. She got an internship at MTM Records and later worked there full-time. She recorded demo tapes and sang backup for new artists. One of these artists was Garth Brooks. They became friends, and Garth promised to help her get a record deal if his career took off.

Garth introduced Trisha to his producer, Allen Reynolds, who then introduced her to producer Garth Fundis. Trisha and Garth Fundis worked together to create a demo tape. In 1990, she sang backup on Garth Brooks' album No Fences. A producer from MCA Records, Tony Brown, heard her sing and was very impressed. He helped her sign a record deal with MCA. After signing, she opened for Garth Brooks on his 1991 tour.

Music Career Highlights

Starting Strong in the 1990s

Trisha Yearwood's first album came out in 1991. Her first song, "She's in Love with the Boy", quickly became a number one hit. This made her very famous. Three more songs from her first album also became top ten hits: "Like We Never Had a Broken Heart," "The Woman Before Me", and "That's What I Like About You." Her first album sold over two million copies! Trisha was the first female country artist to sell a million copies of her first album.

Critics loved her first album, calling it "classy" and praising her "technical and emotional authority." Because of her success, Trisha won several awards. In 1991, she was named Top New Female Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music. In 1992, she was voted Favorite New Country Artist at the American Music Awards.

Trisha also became the spokesperson for a perfume called WildHeart by Revlon. She showed that she was strong and stood up for herself during the commercial filming.

Growing as an Artist: 1992-1996

In 1992, Trisha released her second album, Hearts in Armor. This album was different because it had more emotional songs. Many of these songs were about feelings after her first marriage ended. The album included songs with other famous singers like Don Henley and Emmylou Harris. Critics loved this album, calling it "stunning" and "one of the best heartbreak records."

The first two songs from Hearts in Armor, "Wrong Side of Memphis" and "Walkaway Joe", were top ten hits. This album also sold over one million copies.

Trisha's third album, The Song Remembers When, came out in 1993. The main song from this album reached number two on the country charts. This album also featured collaborations with artists like Rodney Crowell and Willie Nelson. In 1994, she released her first Christmas album, The Sweetest Gift, which had classic holiday songs.

In 1995, Trisha released her fourth album, Thinkin' About You. This album had a more grown-up pop sound. Rolling Stone praised it. Two songs from this album became number one hits. Her duet with Aaron Neville, "I Fall to Pieces", won her first Grammy Award in 1995!

Her fifth album, Everybody Knows, came out in 1996. It had many ballads. The song "Believe Me Baby (I Lied)" became her fourth number one hit. Trisha also performed at the closing ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

Big Hits and Crossover Success: 1997-2001

In 1997, Trisha released her first collection of greatest hits called (Songbook) A Collection of Hits. This album had all her biggest songs. It became her first album to reach number one on the country album charts and number four on the overall Billboard 200 chart.

The album included three new songs. "How Do I Live" was the first new song and was also in the movie Con Air. It became a huge hit, reaching number two on the country chart and number 23 on the main pop chart. This album also featured "In Another's Eyes" (a duet with Garth Brooks) and "Perfect Love", which became a number one hit. Songbook is Trisha's best-selling album, selling four million copies! She won many awards for this album, including more Grammys.

In 1998, Trisha released her next album, Where Your Road Leads. Songs like "There Goes My Baby" and "Powerful Thing" became top ten hits. She also sang with Luciano Pavarotti to help children in Liberia. In 1999, she became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a very special honor in country music.

After her second marriage ended, Trisha released Real Live Woman in 2000. This album also showed her emotions. Critics praised it, and it sold 500,000 copies. In 2001, she released Inside Out, which included songs with Don Henley and Vince Gill. The song "I Would've Loved You Anyway" reached number four on the country chart.

New Directions and Cooking Shows: 2002-2016

After her 2001 album, Trisha spent time with her family and started a relationship with Garth Brooks. In 2005, she released Jasper County, named after the county in Georgia where she grew up. This album was a big success, reaching number one on the country album charts and selling 117,000 copies in its first week! The song "Georgia Rain" became a top 15 hit.

In 2007, Trisha signed with Big Machine Records and released Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love. This album was highly praised by critics. The main song from the album reached number 19 on the country charts.

After this, Trisha took a break from her own music to focus on other projects. She published several successful cookbooks. In 2012, her cooking show Trisha's Southern Kitchen started on the Food Network. The show was very popular and won an Emmy award in 2013 for "Outstanding Culinary Program."

From 2009 to 2014, Trisha performed with her husband Garth Brooks in his Las Vegas show. She also joined him on his world tour from 2014 to 2017. In 2014, she released PrizeFighter: Hit After Hit, which had new versions of her old hits and some new songs. The song "PrizeFighter" featured Kelly Clarkson.

In 2016, Trisha played Mary in a live TV musical called The Passion. She also released a Christmas album with Garth Brooks called Christmas Together.

Return to Music: 2018-Present

In 2018, Trisha released a special album called Let's Be Frank. On this album, she sang songs previously recorded by Frank Sinatra, backed by a full orchestra. She even used Sinatra's original microphone! The album was very popular and reached number two on the Jazz Albums chart.

In 2019, Trisha released her twelfth studio album, Every Girl. The first song, "Every Girl in This Town", was her highest-charting debut ever. The album featured collaborations with Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson, and Don Henley. It received great reviews. Trisha then went on her first solo tour in six years to support the album. In 2021, she released a special edition of Every Girl to celebrate her 30-year career.

In January 2025, Trisha and Garth Brooks performed the song "Imagine" at the funeral for former President Jimmy Carter.

Other Ventures

Cooking and Cookbooks

In 2008, Trisha released her first cookbook, Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen. She wrote it with her mother and sister. The book included 120 family recipes and became a number one bestseller on the New York Times Best Seller list.

In 2010, she released her second cookbook, Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood, also with her mother and sister. This book also became a number one bestseller. In 2015, she released her third cookbook, Trisha's Table.

Her cooking show, Trisha's Southern Kitchen, started in 2012 on the Food Network. It was filmed in Nashville, Tennessee. The show was a big hit with viewers and won an Emmy award in 2013 for "Outstanding Culinary Program." Trisha has said she wants to keep hosting the show for a long time.

Acting and TV Appearances

From 1997 to 2002, Trisha had a recurring role on the TV show JAG. She played Lieutenant Commander Teresa Coulter, a Navy doctor. In 1999, she sang the song "You're Where I Belong" for the movie Stuart Little. She also appeared in the TV series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman in 1994.

In 2016, Trisha played Mary in the live TV musical The Passion, which told the story of Jesus Christ with popular music. In 2019, Trisha hosted the tenth annual CMA Country Christmas special.

Musical Style

Trisha Yearwood has an alto voice, which means it's a lower female singing voice. She loves singing harmonies, which are different notes that sound good with the main melody. Her musical tastes come from classic artists her parents listened to, like Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, and Loretta Lynn. As a teenager, she also liked country rock artists like Allman Brothers and James Taylor.

Trisha says her biggest musical influence is Linda Ronstadt. She feels that Ronstadt's singing style, even in pop songs, had a country feel. Many music critics agree that Trisha's voice sounds similar to Linda Ronstadt's. She has also been influenced by Emmylou Harris.

Trisha's music is often called "country pop" and "adult contemporary". People say her song choices and the quality of her music make her unique. She is known for finding high-quality songs and singing them in a way that stands out from other country artists. Her music has greatly influenced country music, especially for female singers.

Helping Others

Trisha Yearwood has taken part in many charity events. In 2008, she recorded a song to support military families during Christmas.

She is also an active member of Habitat for Humanity, a group that builds homes for people in need. Trisha and her husband Garth Brooks first joined in 2006. They helped build flood walls in New Orleans and structures in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. Trisha has learned to build houses for Habitat for Humanity projects. She often works with former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter on these projects.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Trisha and Garth Brooks performed a concert live on Facebook Live. So many people watched that the website crashed! They then performed another concert on CBS and donated $1 million to help with relief efforts.

Personal Life

Trisha Yearwood has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Chris Latham in 1987, and they separated in 1991. In 1994, she married Robert Reynolds, a musician from the band The Mavericks. They separated in 1999.

Trisha and Garth Brooks were friends and musical partners for a long time before they started dating. They were both married to other people during the first part of their careers. After their previous marriages ended, they began dating around 2000. They got engaged in 2005 when Garth proposed to Trisha on stage in front of 7,000 people.

Trisha and Garth married on December 10, 2005, at their home in Owasso, Oklahoma. Garth's three children were part of the wedding. Trisha has said that she and Garth made a promise to not spend much time apart. They try to be together almost all the time. Trisha became a stepmother to Garth's three daughters. She has said that being a stepmother has been a very rewarding part of her life.

Discography

Studio albums

• Trisha Yearwood (1991)
• Hearts in Armor (1992)
• The Song Remembers When (1993)
• The Sweetest Gift (1994)
• Thinkin' About You (1995)
• Everybody Knows (1996)
• Where Your Road Leads (1998)
• Real Live Woman (2000)
• Inside Out (2001)
• Jasper County (2005)
• Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love (2007)
• PrizeFighter: Hit After Hit (2014)
• Christmas Together (with Garth Brooks) (2016)
• Let's Be Frank (2018)
• Every Girl (2019)

Filmography

Awards and Honors

Trisha Yearwood has won many awards for her music and other work. These include:

• 3 Grammy Awards
• 3 Academy of Country Music awards
• 3 Country Music Association awards
• 1 Daytime Emmy award for her cooking show

Books Written

• Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen (2008)
• Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood (2010)
• Trisha's Table (2015)
• Trisha's Kitchen (2021)

Images for kids

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  Trisha Yearwood at an event in Washington, D.C., 2002.

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  Yearwood performing on Country Music Television, 2007.

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  Yearwood at the Los Angeles Times Festival cooking, 2010.

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  Yearwood performing in 2010.

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  Yearwood at the Library of Congress, March 2020.

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  Garth Brooks and Yearwood at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

See also

In Spanish: Trisha Yearwood para niños