Early Life and Education of Trisha Yearwood: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Trisha Yearwood. From birth to education, explore key events.

Trisha Yearwood is a celebrated American country singer. Her career took off in 1991 with her chart-topping debut single, "She's in Love with the Boy," leading to a platinum-selling self-titled debut album. She solidified her place in country music throughout the 1990s with a string of successful hits like "Walkaway Joe," "The Song Remembers When," "XXX's and OOO's," and "Believe Me Baby."

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

September 19, 1964: Trisha Yearwood Born

On September 19, 1964, Patricia Lynn Yearwood, who would become known as Trisha Yearwood, was born.

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1982: Graduation from Piedmont Academy

In 1982, Trisha Yearwood graduated from Piedmont Academy in Monticello.

1985: Enrollment in Belmont College

In 1985, Trisha Yearwood moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and enrolled in Belmont College to pursue a music business degree.

1987: Marriage to Chris Latham

In 1987, Trisha Yearwood married her first husband, Chris Latham.

1991: Divorce from Chris Latham

In 1991, Trisha Yearwood divorced her first husband, Chris Latham.

1994: Marriage to Robert Reynolds

In 1994, Trisha Yearwood married Robert Reynolds, founding bassist for The Mavericks.

1999: Divorce from Robert Reynolds

In 1999, Trisha Yearwood divorced Robert Reynolds after five years of marriage.

2000: Beginning of Relationship with Garth Brooks

Around the year 2000, Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks began dating after their respective divorces, having been friends and musical partners previously.

2001: Spending time with family

In 2001, Trisha Yearwood spent time with family after releasing her album, eventually establishing a romantic relationship with Garth Brooks.

December 10, 2005: Marriage to Garth Brooks

On December 10, 2005, Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks married at their home in Owasso, Oklahoma, with Brooks's three children participating in the wedding ceremony.

2005: Marriage to Garth Brooks

Since 2005, Trisha Yearwood has been married to country singer Garth Brooks.

2006: Joining Habitat for Humanity with Garth Brooks

In 2006, Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks joined Habitat for Humanity. They assisted in Hurricane Katrina disaster relief by building flood walls in New Orleans and protective structures in Mississippi.

2008: Participation in Sears 'Heroes at Home' program

In 2008, Trisha Yearwood recorded a version of "My Favorite Things" for the Sears "Heroes at Home" program. The song was available for download via the Sears website and supported families of service men and women during the Christmas holiday season.

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2009: Participation in 'National Women Build Week'

Between May 2 to 10, 2009, Trisha Yearwood participated in 'National Women Build Week' near her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This project saw two hundred crews of women learn to build houses in Atlanta, Georgia and Oklahoma, constructing simple and affordable houses for Habitat for Humanity construction sites nationwide.

2010: Refusal to Embrace Male Model

In 2010, Trisha Yearwood declined to embrace with a male model during the filming of a commercial for the WildHeart fragrance by Revlon.

2017: Comments on becoming a stepmother

In a 2017 interview, Trisha Yearwood spoke about becoming a stepmother to Garth Brooks's three children, saying, "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."

December 6, 2020: Encouraging participation in Georgia runoff election

On December 6, 2020, Trisha Yearwood reminded Georgians that their vote matters and encouraged voters in the state to participate in the runoff election between GOP nominee Herschel Walker and Senator Raphael Warnock, directing voters to VoteRiders for information and assistance with voter ID requirements.

January 9, 2025: Performance at Jimmy Carter's Funeral

On January 9, 2025, Trisha Yearwood, along with Garth Brooks, performed John Lennon's song "Imagine" at the funeral for Former President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

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