Trisha Yearwood
Trisha Yearwood grew up loving music, singing in choirs and music events, until she entered the music business program at Nashville's Belmont College. She entered an MTM internship and became a much in demand demo singer, where she came to the attention of Nashville newcomer Garth Brooks. She provided backup vocals for Brooks' first two albums, then with producer Garth Fundis launched her own career in 1991 with her debut album, with the first single, "She's In Love With the Boy," rocketing her to superstardom. She opened for Brooks on tour and gained a gigantic following, becoming the first female country singer to sell a million copies of her debut album.
She followed up with Hearts in Armor in 1992, and remains one of the best-selling female country singers of all time. In one year, she picked up a Grammy for "How Do I Live" as well as Female Vocalist of the Year from both the ACM and CMA. She recorded a duet with Brooks, "In Another's Eyes," took a foray into acting with a recurring role on JAG, and continued to release popular, powerful discs, including 2005's Grammy-nominated Jasper County. She and Brooks became engaged in May of 2005, after several years of dating, and married in December 2005.
Previous Grammy Wins:
- Best Country Vocal Collaboration (with Aaron Neville) - "I Fall To Pieces" - 1994
- Best Country Collaboration With Vocals (with Garth Brooks) - "In Another's Eyes" - 1997
- Best Country Vocal Performance, Female - "How Do I Live" - 1997
Current Grammy Nominations:
- Best Country Vocal Performance, Female - "Georgia Rain"
- Best Country Album - Jasper County
(Bio courtesy of Kathy Coleman)
