Trisha Yearwood | |
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| Born | Patricia Lynn Yearwood (1964-09-19)September 19, 1964 (age 61) Monticello, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Young Harris College (AS) Belmont University (BBA) |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
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| Awards | List of awards and nominations |
| Musical career | |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
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| Website | trishayearwood |
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Patricia Lynn Yearwood (born September 19, 1964)[1] is an American country singer. She rose to fame with her 1991 debut single "She's in Love with the Boy", which became a number-one hit on theBillboardcountry singles chart. Its correspondingself-titled debut album sold over two million copies. Yearwood continued with a series of major country hits during the early to mid-1990s, including "The Woman Before Me" (1991), "Walkaway Joe" (1992), "The Song Remembers When" (1993), "XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)" (1994), and "Believe Me Baby (I Lied)" (1996).
Yearwood's 1997 single "How Do I Live" reached number two on the U.S. country singles chart and was internationally successful. It appeared on her first compilation(Songbook) A Collection of Hits (1997). The album certified quadruple-platinum in the United States and featured the hits "In Another's Eyes" and "Perfect Love". Yearwood had a string of commercial successes over the next several years including the hit singles "There Goes My Baby" and "I Would've Loved You Anyway". She released her 10th studio recordJasper County in 2005, which debuted at number one on theBillboardTop Country Albums chart and the top 10 of theBillboard 200. It became her fastest-selling album in the United States. Yearwood signed withBig Machine Records in 2007 and released the critically acclaimedHeaven, Heartache and the Power of Love the same year.
Yearwood spent several years on hiatus from her own musical career to focus on other projects. She published three successful cookbooks, which appeared onThe New York Times Best Seller list. In 2012, she began a culinary television series on theFood Network calledTrisha's Southern Kitchen, which later won aDaytime Emmy Award. Yearwood has sold over 15 million records worldwide.[2] Her work has earned her several awards and nominations, including threeGrammy Awards, three awards from theAcademy of Country Music, and three awards from theCountry Music Association. Yearwood has also been a cast member of theGrand Ole Opry since 1999. Since 2005, she has been married to country singerGarth Brooks, with whom she has collaborated on a number of occasions.
Yearwood was born inMonticello, Georgia, the daughter of schoolteacher Gwendolyn Yearwood and local banker Jack Howard Yearwood.[3] Trisha Yearwood's ancestors came toNorth America fromEngland during the colonial era.[4] From an early age, she was passionate about music and participated in various music events held by her school and community. This included talent shows, church events, and musicals. After graduating from high school at Piedmont Academy in Monticello, class of 1982,[5] Yearwood studied for two years atYoung Harris College, receiving anassociate degree in business. She then attended theUniversity of Georgia for one semester before dropping out.[6] Yearwood then moved toNashville, Tennessee, in 1985, enrolling inBelmont College and pursued a music business degree.[3]
Yearwood gained an internship withMTM Records and was eventually hired as a full-time employee. With the help of the record label's resources, she recorded a series of demonstration tapes and also sangbackground vocals for new artists.[7] One of the artists she recorded with wasGarth Brooks. Developing a friendship, Brooks promised to help Yearwood sign a recording contract if his career succeeded. Brooks brought her to his producer,Allen Reynolds, who then brought her to the attention of producerGarth Fundis. Fundis and Yearwood began collaborating and eventually crafted a demo tape. In 1990, she sang background vocals on Brooks' second album,No Fences, and performed live at a label showcase. MCA Records producer Tony Brown heard her performance and was impressed. Brown helped her sign a recording contract with the label.[8] After signing with the label, she served as the opening act on Brooks' 1991 nationwide tour.[9]
Yearwood'sself-titled debut album was released in 1991. Its lead single, "She's in Love with the Boy", peaked at number one on the UScountry songs chart, bringing her major success.[8] Three other singles from the album reached the top ten on the US country chart — "Like We Never Had a Broken Heart", "The Woman Before Me", and "That's What I Like About You". Her debut album eventually sold one million copies and was certified double platinum by theRIAA for shipments of two million copies. Yearwood also became the first female country artist to sell a million copies of her debut album.[10]AllMusic reviewed the album and called the effort "a very classy debut that stands the test of time," giving it four and a half out of five stars.[11] Additionally,Entertainment Weekly, said that Yearwood's voice "demonstrates technical and emotional authority at every turn."[12] Yearwood's success garnered her a series of major music awards. In 1991, she was named Top New Female Vocalist by theAcademy of Country Music and was voted Favorite New Country Artist by theAmerican Music Awards in 1992.[7]
With success, Yearwood began engaging in more opportunities. Parting ways with her previous management firm, she began working under the supervision of Ken Kragen, who oversawKenny Rogers andTravis Tritt.[6] She also became the spokesperson for the WildHeart fragrance byRevlon. In a 2010 interview withGood Housekeeping, Yearwood explained that while filming the fragrance's commercial, she was asked to embrace with a male model. She declined to do so and would not continue production until her manager arrived to support her decision. The commercial was eventually filmed and shown on major television networks.[13]
In 1992, Yearwood released her second studio album,Hearts in Armor.[8] With this album, she chose songs that came from emotional conflicts following the divorce from first husband, Chris Latham. The album was a departure from her previous material, containing ballads and collaborations withDon Henley,Emmylou Harris, andRaul Malo. Music critics praised the album. Allmusic called the album "stunning" and "one of the best heartbreak records country music delivered in the '80s and '90s."[14]About.com gave it five stars and calledHearts in Armor "possibly Trisha's best album ever."[15] The album's first two singles reached the top 10 of the US country chart in 1992 — "Wrong Side of Memphis" and "Walkaway Joe", the latter featuring Henley on backing vocals.[8] The remaining singles ("You Say You Will" and "Down on My Knees") peaked within the top 20 of the country songs chart.Hearts in Armor later certified platinum in sales from the RIAA.[8]
I've had to say to myself, well, if I passedEmmylou Harris on the street, would I be able to hold my head up?
Yearwood released her third album in 1993 entitledThe Song Remembers When. Thetitle track reached number two on the US country chart that year.[8] The record was recorded in a similar musical style toHearts in Armor, differing with more contemporary arrangements. The album also included collaborations with other artists such asRodney Crowell andWillie Nelson.[16] The album was later accompanied by acable television special in 1993, from where the title track's music video derived.[7] Yearwood followed the studio album with her firstholiday compilation in 1994, titledThe Sweetest Gift. It included cover versions of holiday standards, such as "Away in a Manger", "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", and "The Christmas Song".[17]
In February 1995, Yearwood released her fourth studio album,Thinkin' About You, which was geared more towardsadult contemporary styles.[10] The album was given a positive review byRolling Stone, which comparedThinkin' About You to many ofLinda Ronstadt's albums in the 1970s. The disc included a version ofMelissa Etheridge's "You Can Sleep While I Drive" andTammy Wynette's "'Til I Get It Right".[18]Thinkin' About You's first two singles reached the top on the US country chart: "XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)" and thetitle track. Its third single, "I Wanna Go Too Far", reached the top 10 after its release at the end of 1995.[8] Like its predecessors,Thinkin' About You eventually sold one million copies in the United States and was certified platinum from the RIAA.[19] At the1995 Grammy Awards, Yearwood's duet withAaron Neville titled "I Fall to Pieces" (a cover of the 1961 song byPatsy Cline) won in the category ofBest Country Collaboration with Vocals. The award became Yearwood's first accolade from the Grammys.[20]
In August 1996, she released her fifth studio album,Everybody Knows, which had similarities to her previous album. The record mostly contained ballads and the songs featured larger melodies.Everybody Knows received mixed reviews by critics. AllMusic gave the album three out of five stars, calling the songs "a little uneven".[21] However,Entertainment Weekly praised the album, calling the title track an "emotional release of a pounding piano".[22]Everybody Knows spawned the "Believe Me Baby (I Lied)", which became Yearwood's fourth number-one single on the US country chart. Thetitle track was released as the second single and peaked within the US country top five in 1996.[8] During this period, Yearwood performed at theclosing ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympics, which were held inAtlanta, Georgia.[23]
Yearwood released her first greatest-hits compilation in August 1997,(Songbook) A Collection of Hits.Songbook was praised by most music critics, including AllMusic, who called it "a near-definitive collection".[24] The compilation became her first album to peak at number one on the UScountry albums chart. It also reached the top 10 of theBillboard 200, peaking at number four.Songbook included three new tracks that were eventually released as singles. "How Do I Live", the first single issued, was included in the 1997 filmCon Air. The song was also nominated forBest Song at theAcademy Awards.[8] "How Do I Live" was originally recorded byLeAnn Rimes for the film. Rimes's version became a major hit on the US Hot 100, peaking at number two, while Yearwood's version peaked at number two on the US country chart. The song also reached number 23 on the Hot 100.[25] The album's second single, "In Another's Eyes" (a duet withGarth Brooks), reached number two on the country chart, while its third single, "Perfect Love", reached number one in early 1998. Additionally, Yearwood won a series of accolades. This included ones from the Grammy Awards, theCountry Music Association Awards, and theAcademy of Country Music.[8]Songbook would become Yearwood's highest-selling album, selling four million copies in the United States, eventually being certified quadruple platinum from the RIAA.[19]
Yearwood issued first studio album two years later,Where Your Road Leads (1998). It was her first album produced byTony Brown, with her five previous albums being produced byGarth Fundis. The singles, "There Goes My Baby", "Powerful Thing", and "I'll Still Love You More" became top-10 hits on the US country chart. Thetitle track, was another collaboration with Garth Brooks and became a top-20 hit single.[10] The album gained mostly positive reviews. About.com reviewed the album and gave it four stars, calling it "one of her best albums".[26] It was also reviewed by Allmusic, which also gave the release four out of five stars.[27] During this time, Yearwood engaged in additional ventures. In the summer of 1998, she performed with singerLuciano Pavarotti to benefitLiberian children. In 1999, she was inducted as a member of theGrand Ole Opry byPorter Wagoner, and is still a member to date.[28]
Following a second divorce, Yearwood released her seventh studio album in March 2000, titledReal Live Woman. In similarity toHearts in Armor, the record reflected emotional conflicts following the separation.[8] The album contained 12 tracks and included covers ofBruce Springsteen's "Sad Eyes" andLinda Ronstadt's "Try Me Again". It was given critical acclaim from AllMusic, quotingReal Live Woman as a "measured, deliberate record in the best possible sense."[29] The album sold 500,000 copies in the United States and spawned two singles:[8] thetitle track and "Where Are You Now".
In 2001, Yearwood released her eighth studio record,Inside Out, produced byMark Wright.[8][7] The album included collaborations from Don Henley on thetitle track,Rosanne Cash, andVince Gill. AllMusic called the release "bound to inspire fans and fellow artists alike", calling Yearwood's voice "timeless".[30]Rolling Stone gave the album four out of five stars calling, "Love Alone" and "Melancholy Blue" the best songs on the record.[31] The album spawned the top five US country single, "I Would've Loved You Anyway".[7]
Following her 2001 album, Yearwood spent time with family and eventually established a romantic relationship with Garth Brooks. In September 2005, she released her first album of new recordings in four years,Jasper County. The album reunited her with Fundis on production duties, and took its name fromJasper County, Georgia, where she was raised. The album consisted of mostly upbeatsoul-styled songs. It received positive reviews by critics, including AllMusic writerStephen Thomas Erlewine, who called it "an album that stretches further musically than most of her albums while being more cohesive than most of her records as well."[32] It received five stars fromAbout.com, praising the songs "Georgia Rain", "Who Invented the Wheel", and "Standing Out in a Crowd".[33] The album became her third to reach number one on theBillboardTop Country Albums chart. It also peaked at number four on theBillboard 200, selling 117,000 copies within its first week. Its first-week sales eclipsed those ofPaul McCartney'sChaos and Creation in the Backyard (released within the same week).[34] The first single, "Georgia Rain", peaked at number 15 on the US country chart chart.[35] The second single, "Trying to Love You" was released to radio October 31, reaching number 52. Within a month of the album's release,Jasper County certified gold from theRIAA, becoming Yearwood's eleventh Gold certification of her career.[36]
In May 2007, Yearwood announced her departure from MCA Nashville Records and her signing with the independent labelBig Machine Records. Yearwood and the label's CEO,Scott Borchetta- met when she originally worked for MTM Records in the late 1980s. She then worked with Borchetta at MCA during the 1990s.[37] Following her separation, MCA released aGreatest Hits compilation, which included her major hits between 1991 and 2001.[38]
After signing with the label, Yearwood announced plans for the recording of her 10th studio album.[39] In November 2007, Big Machine releasedHeaven, Heartache, and the Power of Love. The album peaked at number 10 on the US country chart and reached number 30 on theBillboard 200.[40] AllMusic gave the project four and a half out of five stars, calling it their "album pick" in her discography.[41]Slant Magazine also reviewed the record, giving it four and a half stars, calling it "a testament to the vitality, intelligence, and soulfulness of modern country's best music."[42] Thetitle track was released as the first single in July 2007,[43] peaking at number 19 on the US country songs chart.[44] The second single, "This Is Me You're Talking To" was released in January 2008. The song received critical acclaim, notably from Engine 145, which called it "one of the best singles of the year".[45]
After beginning a successfulFood Network cooking show and several cookbooks, Yearwood went into hiatus from her solo music career.[46] Although she did not focus on solo projects, she remained active in the music industry. From 2009 to 2014, Yearwood accompanied husband Garth Brooks in his concert residency calledGarth at Wynn, located at theEncore Theatre inLas Vegas.[47] The Las Vegas production ran for three years, closing in 2014.[48] In 2014, Yearwood joined Brooks on his three-year world tour entitledThe Garth Brooks World Tour.[49] During this time, she briefly embarked on her own brief tour called "Just Because".[50] In August 2014, Yearwood signed withRCA Records Nashville,[51] which released the album,PrizeFighter: Hit After Hit. It contained 16 of her major hits re-recorded for the album and several new songs. Thetitle track was released as the lead single and featured guest vocals fromKelly Clarkson.[52] The album debuted at number seven on the US country chart.[53]
In 2016, Yearwood appeared in the live television musicalThe Passion.[54][55] As a result, she was also featured on the event's soundtrack, performing new versions of several well-known songs, including; "Hands", "My Love Is Your Love", "You'll Never Walk Alone", and "Broken". "Broken" became Yearwood's first hit on theChristian charts, peaking at number 47 and also reaching number 17 on the USAdult Contemporary chart.[56] In late 2016, she joined Garth Brooks on their first collaborative studio album titledChristmas Together. The album featured covers of classic holiday songs and an original track written by the pair called "What I'm Thankful for (The Thanksgiving Song)".[57] Following this, Yearwood was selected as one of 30 artists to perform on the song "Forever Country". The song was created to celebrate 50 years of theCMA Awards.[58]
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In late 2018, Yearwood announced the release of a new album consisting of songs previously recorded byFrank Sinatra. TitledLet's Be Frank, it was recorded live at theCapitol Records building, and was backed by a full orchestra. Yearwood used Sinatra's original microphone during the recording process. It was released in December 2018, exclusively atWilliams Sonoma stores, and worldwide on February 14, 2019.[59] The album peaked at number 2 on theBillboardJazz Albums chart.[60] In his review, Kevin John Coyne ofCountry Universe praised the release, giving it four of five possible stars.[61]
Yearwood then announced plans for her 12th studio album, entitledEvery Girl, her first album of original material in over 12 years.[62] Its lead single, "Every Girl in This Town", was released in June 2019[63] and debuted at number 21 on the USCountry Airplay chart, marking the highest chart debut of her career.[64]Every Girl was released in August 2019 and featured collaborations with Garth Brooks,Kelly Clarkson, andDon Henley.[65] The album peaked at number five on the US country chart[66] and number 57 on theBillboard 200.[67]Every Girl received critical praise upon its release. Allmusic's Thom Jurek gave the album four of five stars, calling it "more commanding and more emotionally resonant than in years past."[68]Roughstock's Matt Bjorke commented, "Trisha Yearwood has chosen 14 diverse songs, which showcase her pristine voice, an instrument as strong today as it has ever been, if not more powerful."[69] Yearwood embarked on her first solo tour in six years to support the album, which launched in October 2019.[70] To celebrate the 30th anniversary of her career, Yearwood released a deluxe edition ofEvery Girl in August 2021. This contained an acoustic version of her debut single "She's in Love with the Boy", along with new songs "I Dare You to Love" and "Shallow", a duet with Garth Brooks.[71]
Following an induction to theHollywood Walk of Fame,[72] her 16th studio album was issued in July 2025 titled,The Mirror.[73] Consisting of self-composed songs, it was inspired by a newfound confidence to her write her own material.[74] It received a five-star review from AllMusic's Thom Jurek, who called it "a masterpiece" and also wrote that it had "musical maturity" that "seamlessly juxtaposes radio-friendly contemporary country".[75] Adam Tamburin ofAxios concluded that its "new songs hold their own alongside the classics from the rest of her 34-year career."[76]The Mirror made the top 40 of the US country albums and independent albums charts.[77][78] Her second solo collection ofChristmas music was released in November 2025 titledChristmastime. The project featured production fromDon Was and consisted of Christmas standards. A twelve-day holiday tour is set to follow the album's release in December 2025.[79]
In April 2008, Yearwood released her first cookbook co-written with her mother Gwen and sister Beth,Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen. The cookbook included other recipes passed down from her family and liner notes describing each recipe. In total, 120 recipes were included. The book contained recipes for such foods as fried chicken, ribs, meatloaf, and cheesecake. Garth Brooks wrote the book's foreword, stating how he was always fond of her cooking style.[80]Georgia Cooking reached number one on theNew York Times Best Seller list.[81] Yearwood then stated plans to publish a second cookbook.[82]
On April 6, 2010, she collaborated again with her mother and sister to releaseHome Cooking with Trisha Yearwood. The book contained recipes passed down through her mother, aunts, cousins, and longtime friends. Yearwood stated that she dedicated many of the cookbook's recipes to relatives, such as Brooks, who also provided the foreword.[83]Home Cooking also reached number one on theNew York Times Best Seller list.[81] Yearwood's cookbook was the cover article for the April 2010 issue ofRedbook Magazine, where she explained that many of the recipes featured in the cookbook were "some of the best memories of her childhood".[84] Later that year, thePhysicians Committee for Responsible Medicine includedHome Cooking with Trisha Yearwood on their list of "The Five Worst Cookbooks of 2010", noting its recipes are "loaded withfat andcholesterol", specifically citing one called "Garth's Breakfast Bowl", which "includes eight large eggs, a pound each of bacon and sausage, cheese tortellini, cheddar cheese, tater tots, and B.O.B (Bowl Of Butter)."[85] In 2015, Yearwood released her third cooking writing endeavor calledTrisha's Table. Garth Brooks wrote the book's foreword and it was another writing collaboration with her sister.[86]
In 2012, Yearwood announced plans to film a cooking show.Trisha's Southern Kitchen premiered on the Food Network on April 14, 2012. The original six episodes were filmed in Nashville.[81] The show received a positive response from viewers. According to Food Network's senior vice president: "Our viewers loved seeing a different side of Trisha. Her impressive cooking skills and family recipes, coupled with her natural southern charm, really resonated with our audience...We're thrilled Trisha will be returning for a second season with more delicious dishes and family traditions."[87] In 2013,Trisha's Southern Kitchen won anEmmy award for "Outstanding Culinary Program". The show has since been nominated for additional Emmy accolades.[88] In a 2017 interview, Yearwood stated that she would like to continue hosting the program for "as long as she can."[89]
In 1997, Yearwood began playing a recurring role on theCBS military dramaJAG, where she played Lieutenant CommanderTeresa Coulter, a Navycoroner and forensic specialist, who develops feelings for one of the main characters. She appeared on the show at various times until 2002.[8] In the 1999 filmStuart Little, Yearwood performed the song "You're Where I Belong", written byDiane Warren and produced byKeith Thomas. In addition, Yearwood also guest-starred in the television seriesDr. Quinn, Medicine Woman in 1994 as a choir director. Yearwood has also stated she is interested in performing in aBroadway musical, but not "anytime soon".[90] She appeared in an episode ofTLC'sWho Do You Think You Are? on September 3, 2013.[91]
In March 2016, Yearwood appeared asMary in the live television musicalThe Passion based on theDutch franchise of the same name. The show is a contemporaryretelling of thePassion ofJesus Christset topopular music with a mixture of live and recorded segments. The event was broadcast live onFox. The show received mixed reviews. In one interview by Robert Bianco ofUSA Today, "Yearwood's Mary may have been singing about Jesus, but she never interacted with him. While he was mostly seen in segments shot around the city, she sang to the crowd gathered in front of that big white stage, belting out 'You'll Never Walk Alone' to no one in particular." A review byEntertainment Weekly called Yearwood's performance of the songs she performed "expressive", but lacking the live elements, as it was filmed through recorded scenes.[92][54][55] In 2019, Yearwood hosted the 10th annualCMA Country Christmas. The special was taped in September 2019 and featured performances by various artists, includingTori Kelly,CeCe Winans, andBrett Young.[93]
Yearwood possesses an alto vocal range.[94][95] Yearwood has stated she particularly enjoys singing harmonies, expounding, "Because I could read music, I was always the one in the school chorus who got the alto part because I could read. I'm never singing the melody and always singing the harmony in church."[96] Her musical tastes originated from classic artists her parents listened to. This includedElvis Presley,Patsy Cline,Loretta Lynn, andTammy Wynette.[97] However, as Yearwood developed into her teenage years, she developed a liking forcountry rock artists such asAllman Brothers andJames Taylor.[9] She also cited theEagles andGordon Lightfoot as influences.[98]
According to Yearwood, her primary musical influence isLinda Ronstadt.[9] She discovered her music after her parents bought her Ronstadt's studio albumSimple Dreams. Yearwood commented to theWall Street Journal that while Ronstadt's music was consideredpop, her phrasing and emotional style appearedcountry.[97] Music critics and writers have drawn similarities between Ronstadt and Yearwood's voice. In an interview for Ronstadt's albumFeels Like Home, Peter Galvin ofRolling Stone commented, "Listening to Yearwood's new album, Thinkin' About You, you would sometimes swear you were hearing Ronstadt circa 1976. Yearwood's voice is thinner and more pliable than Ronstadt's, but both resort to a hearty squawk when passion takes them over, and both possess low honey tones."[99] She also reported to be influenced byEmmylou Harris.[9]
Yearwood's musical style has been considered "country pop"[9] and "adult contemporary".[8] Additionally, her artistic choices have been considered unique from writers because of song choice and quality. When ranking her "top 10" songs, staff fromThe Boot magazine explained her musical quality, "Yearwood has carved out a very successful and unique niche for herself by finding some of the highest-quality songs in the genre, then recording them in arrangements that bring them to life in a way that is sonically different from any other artist in the commercial country marketplace."[100] Laura McClellan ofTaste of Country explained that it is Yearwood's diverse musical styles that make her music quality and career successful. McClellan also noted, "Her songs have shaped country music — particularly for female artists — for decades."[101]
Yearwood has participated in various philanthropic events. She recorded a version of "My Favorite Things" for theSears "Heroes at Home" program in 2008. The song was available for download via the Sears website. The project supported the families of service men and women during the Christmas holiday season.[102]
Yearwood has been an active member of the charity home building groupHabitat for Humanity, a venture she first joined with husbandGarth Brooks in 2006. They assisted in theHurricane Katrina disaster relief by building flood walls inNew Orleans and protective structures inMississippi. Between May 2 to 10, 2009, Yearwood participated in "National Women Build Week" near her home inTulsa, Oklahoma. This project saw two hundred crews of women learn to build houses inAtlanta,Georgia and Oklahoma. For the project, Yearwood learned to construct and build simple and affordable houses for Habitat for Humanity construction sites nationwide. OnMother's Day, Yearwood, her sister, mother and niece joined the project as well.[103] Many of these Habitat for Humanity projects have been collaborations with former presidentJimmy Carter and his wifeRosalynn Carter.[104] On January 9, 2025, Yearwood along with Brooks performed theJohn Lennon songImagine at thefuneral for Former PresidentJimmy Carter at theWashington National Cathedral inWashington, D.C., a tribute they had previously performed at Rosalynn's funeral two years prior.[105]
During theCOVID-19 pandemic, Yearwood and her husband Garth Brooks performed an informal concert broadcast onFacebook Live. The website crashed multiple times as an estimated 5.2 million streamed the broadcast. As a result of this, Brooks and Yearwood performed a concert in the same format the following week, broadcast live onCBS, along with a donation of $1 million to relief efforts.[106] The CBS special scored an estimated 5.6 million viewers.[107]
Reminding Georgans that their vote matters, Yearwood encouraged voters in the state to participate in the December 6, 2020, runoff election between GOP nominee Herschel Walker and Senator Raphael Warnock, directing voters to non-partisan voter advocate organizationVoteRiders for information and assistance with voter ID requirements.[108]
Yearwood married her first husband, Chris Latham, in 1987. The pair divorced in 1991. In 1994, she married Robert Reynolds, founding bassist forThe Mavericks. During their marriage, the couple lived in a log cabin-styled home inHendersonville, Tennessee.[6] The pair divorced in 1999 after five years of marriage.[109] Yearwood commented that the separation was "difficult" in a 1999 interview withCountry Weekly, "Since I do hang on to the past with my fingernails, divorce was difficult...It's a serious decision involving someone you're tied to emotionally, so it's hard to move on. And it's easy to drag things out so you don't have to face people talking about you."[110]
Yearwood andGarth Brooks had been friends and musical partners before romantically seeing each other. According to Brooks, his first encounter with Yearwood felt like "that feeling when you just meet your wife". During this period, Yearwood and Brooks were both married to other people.[111] For these reasons, they remained friends during the first half of their careers.[112] Following Brooks's divorce and Yearwood's second divorce, the two began dating around 2000. They became engaged in 2005 when Brooks proposed to Yearwood onstage amidst a crowd of 7,000 inBakersfield, California.[111] The pair married on December 10, 2005.[113] The wedding took place at the couple's home inOwasso, Oklahoma. Brooks's three children were also part of the wedding ceremony.[114]
According to Yearwood, the pair made a commitment not to spend time apart. It is estimated by Yearwood that the couple spends about five days away from each other per year. In an interview withPeople Magazine she explained this further, "We really have made a conscious effort since getting married to not be apart, so we've toured together. If I'm doing something, he'll be with me, even if you don't see him, he'll be in the hotel or around...And we're not always together, but we've been married before, and we decided we don't want to be apart. So [we said] let's make an effort to make sure that's our priority and we've been able to do it."[115] She became astepmother to Brooks's three children following their marriage. In a 2017 interview, Yearwood explained her new role, "I had no idea what I was doing. I have to say that now as these girls have grown—they're adults now on their own—it's been a part of my life that I would have never even known to dream about, and it's been so rewarding to get to be a part of this family."[116]
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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| Hee Haw | 1992 | Musical guest | National television debut[117] |
| The Thing Called Love | 1993 | Herself | Cameo |
| Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | 1994 | Choir director | Episode: "A First Christmas" |
| Ellen | 1996 | Herself | Episode: "Not So Great Expectations" |
| JAG | 1997–2002 | Lt. Cmdr. Teresa Coulter | 6 episodes |
| The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas! | 2000 | Narrator | Voice |
| Trisha's Southern Kitchen | 2012–present | Host | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program(2013)[118] |
| Who Do You Think You Are? | 2013 | Herself | |
| Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale | Musical guest | ||
| Nashville | 2014 | Herself | Cameo |
| The Passion | 2016 | Mary | |
| CMA Country Christmas | 2019 | Host | Special |
Yearwood has received many awards and nominations. This includes 3Grammy Awards,[119] 3Academy of Country Music awards,[120] 3Country Music Association awards,[121] and 1Daytime Emmy award.[122]
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