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Trisha Yearwoodhas been a big deal in country music ever since herself-titled albumdebuted in 1991.
“I worked cheap.
Over time, Yearwood worked her way up to become the country star and businesswoman she is today.
“She’s also known for her longtimemarriageto fellow country star Garth Brooks.
Their musical connection was instant, and Yearwood sang backing vocals on Brooks' first album.
Brooks promised Yearwood that if he made it, she could open shows for him.
True to his word, when Brooks went on tour, Yearwood was his opening act.
Their professional career didn’t stop there either.
During a 2021Facebook Livestream, Brooks said he’s “the biggest fan” of Yearwood’s voice.
Miss Betty J. Maxwell is one such community member she was close to growing up.
Knowing that Yearwood had dreams of becoming a singer, Maxwell told her to sing for Jones.
After hearing her sing, Jones gave Yearwood some advice.
Each one could be a stepping-stone to something bigger.”
It seems like some pretty sound advice considering where Yearwood is today.
The two singles went head-to-head, sparking rumors of a feud between the singers.
They then reached out to Yearwood to record the song instead.
But Rimes' team still released her version, which sparked a rumored battle between the two singles.
Despite the competition, both songs did quite well.
Rimes' version remained on theBillboard Hot 100for 69 weeks.
And Yearwood’s version topped country charts and earned her aGrammyfor Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
But when she married Garth Brooks, she became a stepmother to his three daughters.
Her three daughters are now adults, and Yearwood counts herself lucky to be in their lives.
“They were a gift that I didn’t know I needed.
Cooking has remained a big part of her life ever since.
However, she still agreed to meet with them.
During their discussion, she mentionedher love for cooking.
That careful attention to detail earned Yearwood her first co-producing credit on the album.
“I’ve always written songs, poetry my whole life,” she said.
“And I’m not great at it.
Singing for me is like breathing, but writing is very hard for me.”
“It was the first thing we’ve written together that really was about us,” Yearwood said.
But the young musician made the most of living in Nashville.
To gain exposure, she sang on artists' demo tracks and worked as a receptionist atMTM Records.
“But before those successes, young McConaughey had arole in one of Trisha Yearwood’s music videos.
McConaughey plays the charming but no-good “walkaway Joe” who leaves his girlfriend at the video’s end.
Even 10 years later, when the two both attended the Grammys, they missed each other once again.
“He was backstage when I was in the audience, and vice-versa,” Yearwood explained.
During their hosting gig, the happy couple took relationship questions from the audience.
Now, we’re just waiting to hear a Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood whistling duet!
“Her voice is so powerful, amazing and emotional,” Yearwood said.
“It’s just amazing what you bring,” Yearwood said.
“Everyone you sing with, you make them sound better.
But I love our voices together.”
Yearwood shared her feelings about losing her mother during aFacebook Liveseries she calls “Coffee Talk.”
“If you have your mom, not just on Mother’s Day, call her every single day.
Do not take it for granted,” she advised.
Such an important reminder, indeed.
