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singer

Trisha Yearwood Patricia Lynn Yearwood (born September 19, 1964) is an American singer, actress, author and television personality. She rose to fame with her 1991 debut single " She's in Love with the Boy," which became a number one hit on the ''Billboard'' c ...

. The album is the final album released during Yearwood's association with the record company MCA, after she signed to

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in early 2007. The album is composed of hits from her 16-year tenure with MCA, and features two previously unreleased tracks, "Just a Cup of Coffee" and "Nothin' to Lose." Both of these songs were recorded for Yearwood's 2005 album, Jasper County, but were not included on the album and are, as such, represented here as unfinished studio cuts. "Nothin' to Lose" was eventually recorded by fellow artist and former MCA labelmate,

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Country chart.

Track listing

She's in Love with the Boy "She's in Love with the Boy" is the debut single by American country music artist Trisha Yearwood. It was written by Jon Ims and was released in March 1991, from her self-titled debut album. The song reached number one on the ''Billboard'' U.S. H ...

" (Jon Ims) - 4:07 #" Like We Never Had a Broken Heart" (

Pat Alger Pat Alger (born September 23, 1947, in LaGrange, GeorgiaCarlin 2003, p. 3.) is a country music songwriter, singer and guitarist and a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (2010) and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame (2013). Early ...

Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music singer and songwriter. His integration of pop and rock elements into the country genre has earned him popularity, particularly in the United States with success on the co ...

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The Woman Before Me "The Woman Before Me" is a song written by Jude Johnstone and recorded by the American country music artist Trisha Yearwood. It was released in March 1992 as the fourth single from the album ''Trisha Yearwood Patricia Lynn Yearwood (born Septe ...

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Jude Johnstone Jude Johnstone is an American singer-songwriter. Her songs have been covered by Laura Branigan, Trisha Yearwood, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Bette Midler, Johnny Cash, Stevie Nicks, Mary Black, and others. Johnstone wrote the No. 1 song ...

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Wrong Side of Memphis "Wrong Side of Memphis" is a song written by Matraca Berg and Gary Harrison. First recorded by John Berry on his 1990 independent album ''Saddle the Wind'', it was later released by American country music singer, Trisha Yearwood in August 1992. It ...

" (Gary Harrison,

Matraca Berg Matraca Maria Berg Hanna (; born February 3, 1964, in Nashville, Tennessee) is an American country music singer and songwriter. She has released five albums: three for RCA Records, one for Rising Tide Records and one for Dualtone Records, and ...

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Walkaway Joe "Walkaway Joe" is a song written by Vince Melamed and Greg Barnhill, and recorded by American country music singer Trisha Yearwood, with background vocals from Don Henley of the Eagles. It was released in November 1992 as the second single from he ...

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Vince Melamed Vincent Edward "Vince" Melamed is an American keyboardist and songwriter who resides in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in New York, and moved to Los Angeles at an early age. Melamed has appeared with many bands as a keyboardist (Bob Dylan, J.D ...

, Greg Barnhill) - 4:21 #"

The Song Remembers When ''The Song Remembers When'' is the third studio album by American country music artist Trisha Yearwood. The album was released October 26, 1993, on MCA Nashville Records and was produced by Garth Fundis. It was Yearwood's third collaboration with ...

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Hugh Prestwood Hugh Loring Prestwood (born April 2, 1942) is an American Hall of Fame songwriter, whose work is primarily in country music. He was discovered by Judy Collins, who gave him his first hit "Hard Time for Lovers", which was recorded in 1978. Prestw ...

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XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl) "XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)" is a song written by Matraca Berg and Alice Randall, and recorded by American country music singer Trisha Yearwood. It was released in June 1994 as the lead single from her album '' Thinkin' About You''. The so ...

" (Berg, Alice Randall) - 2:49 #"

Thinkin' About You ''Thinkin' About You'' is the fifth studio album by American country music singer Trisha Yearwood. The album reached #3 on the ''Billboard'' country albums chart. This album produced back-to-back Number One hits for Yearwood on the ''Billboard'' ...

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Bob Regan Robert Joseph Regan is a Grammy nominated American country music songwriter. His chart credits include "Til Love Comes Again" by Reba McEntire, "Busy Man" by Billy Ray Cyrus, "Your Everything" by Keith Urban, "Soon" by Tanya Tucker, "Thinkin' A ...

Tom Shapiro Tom Curtis Shapiro (born in Kansas City, Missouri) is an American songwriter and occasional record producer, known primarily for his work in country music. To date, he holds four Country Songwriter of the Year awards from Broadcast Music Incorpor ...

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Believe Me Baby (I Lied) "Believe Me Baby (I Lied)" is a song recorded by American country music artist Trisha Yearwood. It was released in July 1996 as the lead single from her album, '' Everybody Knows''. It was Yearwood's fourth single out of five during the course of ...

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Larry Gottlieb Lawrence Bennett Gottlieb (born June 10, 1951, Jackson Heights, New York, United States) is an American songwriter. Gottlieb has penned songs for Trisha Yearwood, Kim Richey and Kevin Montgomery, as well as penning Blue Öyster Cult's " Danci ...

Kim Richey Kimberly Richey (born December 1, 1956) is an American singer and songwriter. Career Kim Richey came onto the music scene in the 1990s and entered her first recording contract at the age of 37. Kim signed with Mercury Nashville. She spent the n ...

) - 3:44 #" Everybody Knows" (Berg, Harrison) - 3:16 #"

How Do I Live "How Do I Live" is a song written by Diane Warren. It was performed by American singer, songwriter and actress LeAnn Rimes and the extended version of the song was later featured on her second studio album, '' You Light Up My Life: Inspiratio ...

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Diane Warren Diane Eve Warren (born September 7, 1956) is an American songwriter. She has received several awards including a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, three ''Billboard'' Music Awards and an Honorary Academy Award. Wa ...

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Perfect Love "Perfect Love" is a song written by Sunny Russ and Stephony Smith, and recorded by American country music artist Trisha Yearwood. It was released in January 1998 as the third and final single from her compilation album '' (Songbook) A Collection o ...

" (Sunny Russ, Stephony Smith) - 2:58 #" There Goes My Baby" (Annie Roboff, Arnie Roman) - 3:51 #"

Powerful Thing "Powerful Thing" is a song written by Al Anderson and Sharon Vaughn, and recorded by American country music artist Trisha Yearwood. It was released in November 1998 as the third single from her album ''Where Your Road Leads''. The song reached n ...

" ( Al Anderson,

Sharon Vaughn Mary Sharon Vaughn (born May 2, 1947) is an American musician, songwriter and producer who was previously based in Sweden. She has written hits for artists such as Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Reba McEntire, The Oak Ridge Boys, George Jones, K ...

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I Would've Loved You Anyway "I Would've Loved You Anyway" is a song written by Mary Danna and Troy Verges, and recorded by American country music singer Trisha Yearwood. It was released in April 2001 as the lead single from her album '' Inside Out''. The song became a Top 5 ...

" (Mary Danna,

Troy Verges Troy Verges is an American songwriter of country and pop music from Louisiana. Career His first cut as a songwriter was a track on Faith Hill's '' Breathe''. His credits include the singles " Wanted", recorded by Hunter Hayes; "Beer Money", r ...

) - 3:43 #"Just a Cup of Coffee" (Stephanie Davis) - 3:16 #"Nothin' to Lose" (Kimberly Fox) - 3:33

Chart performance

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Greatest Hits (Trisha Yearwood Album) 2007 greatest hits albums Trisha Yearwood compilation albums MCA Records compilation albums