Bursting onto the country music scene during the uniquely special 90s decade, in 1991, with her breakout hit, “She’s in Love with the Boy,” from her self-titled debut album, Trisha Yearwood quickly established herself as one of the genre’s most influential female artists. She went on to have a long-standing career as a singer, spanning over three decades, that includes multiple Grammy, CMA, and ACM awards. But beyond her success as a singer, Yearwood has also made her mark as a best-selling author, television personality, and philanthropist. Her cooking show, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen, showcases her passion for Southern cuisine and hospitality.
On March 26, Yearwood lends her talent and powerhouse vocals to Band As One Nashville: A Concert For the Cure With Trisha Yearwood & Friends. Her friends read like a list of who's who in music, including superstars, Lauren Alaina, Kristin Chenoweth, Terri Clark, Anita Cochran, Sheryl Crow, Amy Grant, Keith Urban, and Lainey Wilson. But there's so much more for fans to look forward to from this country legend with the release of new music, marking the first time in her career that she has written all of the songs herself, and an upcoming spring tour.
Tell me about your involvement with Band As One Nashville: A Concert for the Cure.
I was asked to host this event, and everyone knows how important breast cancer research is to me, having lost friends and family members to this insidious disease. I’m honored to help shine a light on such an important cause.
How did you put together your lineup of friends?
Nashville is full of folks who just want to help, and I just started calling my friends! Everyone’s been touched by breast cancer. It was an easy “yes."
What can fans expect from the evening?
I see it as a celebration. Music uplifts and heals. It gives us a chance to highlight the importance of yearly screenings and checkups, and to bring awareness to the work being done to treat breast cancer. And to hear some great music, while raising money that stays in our community.
You've had a busy 2024 with the opening of Friends in Low Places, receiving the ACM HONORS ICON award, hosting CMA Country Christmas, etc. Do you have a favorite moment from all of the exciting things that happened this year?
I’ve always been a person who just tries to take the opportunities that present themselves, so I feel very lucky to be a part of so many great events. I LOVED hearing Emmylou Harris and Lauren Alaina sing "The Song Remembers When" in my honor. I think my favorite moment last year was getting to spend a few days with my pal Amy Grant. I love her SO much, and I love Christmas! I hope we get to work together again this year.
What's next for you/on the horizon for 2025?
2025 is such an exciting year for me, mostly because of new music. Debuting my new songwriter record at the Bluebird was such a personal, fulfilling moment. And being able to tour this spring for the first time in a few years is really exciting for me!
Rumor has it, there will be some new episodes of Trisha's Southern Kitchen this year, possibly filmed at Friends in Low Places. Is there any truth to the rumor?
Well, I’ll just say something is always cooking in Trisha’s Kitchen! It’s a beautiful space, designed to film in. Currently, we host a lot of special events in the space.
Talk a little bit about your love of rescue animals and why you started Dottie's Yard.
I’ve always been the “Can I keep it?” girl, haha. I grew up in the country, and almost every dog we had was one that wandered up into our yard. I just have a tender heart for strays, and realizing that most rescues across the country rely on volunteers and donations to keep doing God’s work. Dottie was a rescue dog we had in Oklahoma who always did the “vetting” process on new recruits. I started Dottie’s Yard to help supplement the amazing rescue work happening in the country and to help areas hit by hardship like floods, hurricanes, and fires. It’s such an honor to be able to give back a little bit.
What do you do when you need a break to "get away from it all" and relax?
My meditation time is hiking. I’m lucky to live on a farm with a lot of incredible trails to explore. I have 3 rescue dogs, so I usually take them and hike with my sister. It’s a chance to be in nature, recharge, and enjoy time you don’t get back. My other favorite pastime is reading. I’m a book nerd! Everything from true crime, to a great mystery to books about improving my life, I’m in!
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