Estelle interviewed for Red Magazine
5 years ago
United States Lorrie Morgan is a multi-platinum country music singer and actress, known for her impactful vocal performances and a series of chart-topping hits.
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Morgan recorded a medley with Frank Sinatra for his album Duets II, combining "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" and "My Funny Valentine."
Morgan collaborated with Johnny Mathis on the song "Blue Snowfall" for her album "Merry Christmas from London."
Morgan recorded a medley titled "A Christmas Festival" with Tammy Wynette for her album "Merry Christmas from London." She also covered Wynette's song "Another Lonely Song" on a greatest hits compilation.
Morgan featured on The Beach Boys' 1996 album "Stars and Stripes Vol. 1," performing a rendition of "Don't Worry Baby."
Morgan performed the duet "Best Woman Wins" with Dolly Parton, which appeared on Morgan's album "Something in Red" and Parton's "Eagle When She Flies."
Morgan collaborated with Andy Williams on "Little Snow Girl" for her album "Merry Christmas from London" and performed with him in a Christmas special.
Morgan collaborated with the New World Philharmonic orchestra for her Christmas album "Merry Christmas from London."
Morgan has released two duet albums with Pam Tillis: "Dos Divas" (2014) and "Come See Me and Come Lonely" (2017).
Morgan toured as a backing vocalist for George Jones and recorded a cover of his song "A Picture of Me (Without You)."
Morgan recorded the duet "'Til a Tear Becomes a Rose" with her late husband Keith Whitley, which won Vocal Event of the Year.
Morgan collaborated with Jon Randall on the duet "By My Side."
Morgan recorded a duet, "A Good Year for the Roses," with Sammy Kershaw for her album "War Paint" and another, "Maybe Not Tonight," for her album "My Heart." They also released a collaborative album, "I Finally Found Someone."
Morgan collaborated with Tracy Lawrence on a duet for her album "A Moment in Time."
Morgan featured Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks, on a duet for her album "A Moment in Time."
Loretta Lynn Morgan was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 27, 1959. As the daughter of country music singer George Morgan, she embarked on her musical journey early, making her Grand Ole Opry debut at just 13 years old. Following her father’s passing in 1975, she toured with his band and later worked as a receptionist, songwriter, and demo singer for Acuff-Rose Music. Her professional recording career began in 1979 with Hickory Records, charting two singles: “Two People in Love” and “Tell Me I’m Only Dreaming.” By 1984, Morgan became the youngest inductee into the Grand Ole Opry, marking an early career milestone.
Morgan signed with RCA Records Nashville in 1988, initiating a period of significant commercial success. Her debut album, “Leave the Light On,” released in 1989, achieved platinum certification by the RIAA. This album produced her first number-one single, “Five Minutes,” along with top-ten hits “Dear Me” and “Out of Your Shoes.” Her subsequent RCA album, “Something in Red” (1991), also earned platinum status and featured the successful singles “We Both Walk” and “Except for Monday.” Transitioning to BNA Records in 1992, Morgan continued her ascent with the album “Watch Me,” which earned triple-platinum certification. This period yielded another number-one hit, “What Part of No,” which held the top spot for three weeks in early 1993. Her 1995 compilation, “Reflections: Greatest Hits,” became her best-selling album, achieving double-platinum status, propelled by her third number-one single, “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength.”
Throughout the late 1990s and into the 2000s, Morgan maintained a consistent presence in country music. Albums like “Greater Need” (1996) and “Shakin’ Things Up” (1997) achieved gold certifications, featuring popular singles such as “Good as I Was to You” and “Go Away.” She also explored acting, appearing in the 1993 TV movie “Proudheart” and the CBS pilot “Lorelei Lee” in 1994. Collaborations with artists like Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Tammy Wynette, The Beach Boys, Dolly Parton, and Pam Tillis expanded her musical reach. In 2010, Morgan co-founded The RedHot Jingle Company with her brother Marty Morgan and producer Mark Oliverius, diversifying her involvement in the music industry. Her career demonstrates sustained artistic output and an ability to adapt across various platforms.
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