Trisha Yearwood is a highly acclaimed country music singer, widely recognized for her hit songs such as “She’s in Love with the Boy” and “The Song Remembers When.” Born on September 19, 1964, in Monticello, Georgia, she was raised in a middle-class household. Her father, Jack Yearwood, worked as a banker, and her mother, Gwen, was a schoolteacher.
During her school years, Yearwood developed a passion for music, drawing inspiration from country legends like Patsy Cline and Hank Williams. She also developed an admiration for Southern rock bands such as the Eagles and the Allman Brothers Band. After graduating high school in 1982, she attended a two-year junior college, followed by a brief semester at the University of Georgia. Finding the campus environment unsatisfactory, she transferred to Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in music more seriously.
While studying music business at Belmont, Yearwood worked as a receptionist at MTM Records, gaining valuable industry experience. During this time, she also married musician Chris Latham. Utilizing the contacts she made through her work at the record company, Yearwood began making demo tapes and securing backup singing roles for various artists. Her most notable early work was as a backup vocalist on Garth Brooks’ 1990 “No Fences” album. Impressed by her talent, Brooks introduced her to producer Allen Reynolds, who in turn connected her with Garth Fundis. Fundis eventually helped her land a recording contract with MCA Records.
In 1991, Yearwood released her self-titled debut album with MCA Records. The album was a massive success, earning double platinum certification for selling over two million copies. Notably, she became the first female country artist to sell over one million copies of a debut album. The project featured her breakout hit “She’s in Love with the Boy” and led to her winning the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Female Vocalist award.
She followed up with continued commercial success in 1992 with the album Hearts in Armor, featuring standout tracks like “Wrong Side of Memphis” and “Woman Walk the Line.” Both songs were praised by critics and fans alike. In 1993, her emotive ballad “The Song Remembers When” further cemented her standing as a leading voice in country music.
| Birth Date: | 19 Sep, 1964 |
| Age: | 55 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Monticello |
| Education: | University of Georgia Young Harris College Belmont University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American country singer |
| Twitter Id: | TYcom |
| Spouse: | Garth Brooks [M. 2005] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 400 million |
