Lorrie Morgan

Lorrie Morgan

65 · Born: Jun 27, 1959

Personal Details

BornJun 27, 1959 Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Spouse
  • Randy White

    ( Sep 15, 2010 to Dec 24, 2024 )
  • Sammy Kershaw

    ( Sep 29, 2001 to Oct 23, 2007 )
  • Jon Randall

    ( Nov 16, 1996 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Brad Thompson

    ( Oct 27, 1991 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Keith Whitley

    ( Nov 22, 1986 to May 9, 1989 )
  • Ron Gaddis

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Loretta Lynn Morgan is a renowned American country music singer, born into a musical family, being the daughter of legendary country singer George Morgan. Her life took a dramatic turn when she married Keith Whitley, a country music icon, and later went on to marry country singers Jon Randall and Sammy Kershaw. Morgan's music career began at the tender age of 13, and she charted her first single in 1979.

Throughout her illustrious career, Morgan has achieved immense success, particularly between 1988 and 1999, when she recorded for RCA Records Nashville and the now-defunct BNA Records. Her albums Leave the Light On, Something in Red, and Watch Me, all certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),showcased her remarkable talent. Her compilation album Reflections: Greatest Hits, released in 1995, is her best-selling album to date, boasting a double-platinum certification. Additionally, War Paint, Greater Need, and Shakin' Things Up, all certified gold, demonstrate her impressive range.

Morgan has made an impressive 40+ chart entries on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including three number-one singles: "Five Minutes", "What Part of No", and "I Didn't Know My Own Strength", as well as 11 additional top-ten hits. Her collaborations with notable artists such as her father, Keith Whitley, Jon Randall, Sammy Kershaw, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Andy Williams, the New World Philharmonic, and Pam Tillis, have further solidified her position in the country music world.

A member of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry, Morgan's unique style is characterized by her country-pop influences and powerful, dramatic singing voice, often drawing comparisons to the legendary Tammy Wynette.

Career

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