Trisha Yearwood Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Songs, Albums, TV Shows

Patricia Lynn Yearwood, also known as Trisha Yearwood is an American country music singer, actress, author, and television personality, celebrated for her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics.

She rose to fame with her debut single “She’s in Love with the Boy” (1991) and has since become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Her multifaceted career includes hosting Trisha’s Southern Kitchen (2012–present) and authoring bestselling cookbooks, blending her Southern roots with her entertainment career.

Profile

• Full Name: Patricia Lynn Yearwood
• Stage Name: Trisha Yearwood
• Born: September 19, 1964
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: Monticello, Georgia, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Singer, Actress, Author, Television Personality, Chef
• Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
• Parent: Jack Howard Yearwood (father), Gwendolyn Yearwood (mother)
• Siblings: Beth Bernard (sister)
• Spouse: Garth Brooks (m. 2005), Robert Reynolds, Christopher Latham
• Children: Taylor Mayne Pearl Brooks, August Anna Brooks, Allie Colleen Brooks
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $40,000,000

Early Life and Education

Patricia Lynn Yearwood was born on September 19, 1964, in Monticello, Georgia, to Jack Howard Yearwood, a local banker, and Gwendolyn Yearwood, a schoolteacher.

Her ethnicity is of English descent, with ancestors arriving in North America during the colonial era, and her religious beliefs are not publicly emphasized.

She graduated from Piedmont Academy in Monticello in 1982 and attended Young Harris College, earning an associate degree in business in 1984.

She later transferred to Belmont University in Nashville, graduating in 1987 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in music business.

While at Belmont, she interned at MTM Records, singing demo recordings, which kickstarted her music career.

Career

Trisha Yearwood’s career began with demo singing in Nashville, leading to her signing with MCA Nashville.

Her debut single, “She’s in Love with the Boy” (1991), topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and her self-titled album sold over two million copies.

She released hit singles like “The Woman Before Me” (1991), “Walkaway Joe” (1992), “The Song Remembers When” (1993), and “XXX’s and OOO’s (An American Girl)” (1994).

Her 1997 single “How Do I Live” reached number two on the U.S. country chart and was a global hit, featured in Con Air.

Her first compilation, (Songbook) A Collection of Hits (1997), went quadruple-platinum.

She continued with albums like Jasper County (2005) and Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love (2007).

Beyond music, she acted in films like The Thing Called Love (1993) and TV shows like JAG (1997–2002).

Since 2012, she has hosted Trisha’s Southern Kitchen on Food Network, earning Daytime Emmy nominations.

She has authored cookbooks, including Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen (2008), and collaborated with her husband, Garth Brooks, on tours and recordings.

Awards and Nominations

Grammy Awards:

• 1994: Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “The Song Remembers When” (Nominated)
• 1995: Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “How Do I Live” (Nominated)
• 1997: Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for “In Another’s Eyes” with Garth Brooks (Won)
• 1998: Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “How Do I Live” (Won)
• 1998: Best Country Song for “How Do I Live” (Nominated)
• 1998: Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for “Perfect Love” (Nominated)
• 2010: Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for “Pontoon” with Little Big Town (Nominated)

Country Music Association (CMA) Awards:

• 1991: Horizon Award (Nominated)
• 1992: Female Vocalist of the Year (Won)
• 1997: Female Vocalist of the Year (Won)
• 1998: Female Vocalist of the Year (Nominated)

Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards:

• 1991: Top New Female Vocalist (Won)
• 1992: Top Female Vocalist (Nominated)
• 1997: Top Female Vocalist (Nominated)

Daytime Emmy Awards:

• 2009: Outstanding Lifestyle/Culinary Host for Trisha’s Southern Kitchen (Nominated)
• 2010: Outstanding Culinary Program for Trisha’s Southern Kitchen: Back to Basics (Nominated)
• 2017: Outstanding Culinary Host for Trisha’s Southern Kitchen (Nominated)

Other:

• 2000: Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
• 2015: Forbes Woman of the Year

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @trishayearwood
• Facebook handle: Trisha Yearwood
• Twitter handle: @trishayearwood
• YouTube Channel: Trisha Yearwood
• TikTok Handle: @trishayearwood

Personal Life

Trisha Yearwood, 61, resides in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband, country star Garth Brooks, whom she married on December 10, 2005.

She stands at 173 cm (5’8″), with blonde hair and blue eyes.

A Virgo, she is known for her meticulous and warm personality.

Previously married to Christopher Latham (1987–1991) and Robert Reynolds (1994–1999), she has no biological children but is a stepmother to Garth Brooks’ daughters, Taylor, August, and Allie.

Her family includes her sister, Beth Bernard, and nieces/nephews Ashley, Brett, and Kyle Bernard.

Trisha is passionate about cooking, philanthropy (supporting Habitat for Humanity), and fitness.

She enjoys performing with Brooks and sharing her Southern lifestyle through her TV show and social media, where she has over 700,000 Instagram followers.

Discography

• Trisha Yearwood (1991)
• Hearts in Armor (1992)
• The Song Remembers When (1993)
• The Sweetest Gift (1994)
• Thinkin’ About You (1995)

• Everybody Knows (1996)
• (Songbook) A Collection of Hits (1997)
• Where Your Road Leads (1998)
• Real Live Woman (2000)
• Inside Out (2001)
• Jasper County (2005)
• Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love (2007)
• Christmas Together (2016, with Garth Brooks)
• Every Girl (2019)

Filmography

• The Thing Called Love (1993, film) – Herself
• JAG (1997–2002, TV series) – Lt. Cmdr. Teresa Coulter (7 episodes)
• Hope Floats (1998, film) – Soundtrack Contributor
• For Love of the Game (1999, film) – Soundtrack Contributor
• Con Air (1997, film) – Soundtrack Contributor (“How Do I Live”)
• Trisha’s Southern Kitchen (2012–present, TV series) – Host

Net Worth

Trisha Yearwood’s estimated net worth is approximately $40,000,000.

Her wealth is derived from album sales (over 15 million worldwide), concert tours, her Food Network show, cookbook sales, and endorsements.

Her joint ventures with Garth Brooks, including tours and the album Christmas Together, along with her lifestyle brand, significantly contribute to her financial success.