Greatest Hits (Trisha Yearwood album)
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Greatest Hits is the twelfth album by country
singer Trisha Yearwood
. The album is the final album released during Yearwood's association with the record company MCA, after she signed to Big Machine Records
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, Reba McEntire
, for her 2009 album Keep on Loving You
.
The album sold 22,000 copies in its first week, debuting at #22 on the US Billboard 200
chart and at #2 on the Country Album chart. The album also peaked at #5 on the ARIA
Country chart.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer Trisha Yearwood
Trisha Yearwood
Patricia Lynn Yearwood, professionally known as Trisha Yearwood , is an American country music artist. She is best known for her ballads about vulnerable young women from a female perspective that have been described by some music critics as "strong" and "confident."Trisha Yearwood signed with MCA...
. The album is the final album released during Yearwood's association with the record company MCA, after she signed to Big Machine Records
Big Machine Records
Big Machine Records is an Independent American record label specializing in country music artists. It was launched in 2005 by former DreamWorks Records executive Scott Borchetta. The label was part of a joint venture between Borchetta and country singer Toby Keith, although Keith dropped his...
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
Jasper County (album)
Jasper County is the ninth studio album by country singer Trisha Yearwood. It was Yearwood's first studio album in four years since 2001's Inside Out....
, 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, Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire
Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma...
, for her 2009 album Keep on Loving You
Keep on Loving You (album)
Keep On Loving You is the twenty-fifth studio album and twenty-fourth solo album by American country artist, Reba McEntire. The album was released August 18, 2009 on Starstruck/Valory and on Humphead Records in the UK, and was produced by Tony Brown, Mark Bright, and McEntire.Keep On Loving You is...
.
The album sold 22,000 copies in its first week, debuting at #22 on the US Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart and at #2 on the Country Album chart. The album also peaked at #5 on the ARIA
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
Country chart.
Track listing
- "She's in Love with the BoyShe's in Love with the Boy"She's in Love with the Boy" is the 1991 debut single of American country music artist Trisha Yearwood. "She's in Love with the Boy" reached number one on the Billboard U.S. Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and was the first of five number ones on the country chart for Trisha...
" (Jon Ims) - 4:07 - "Like We Never Had a Broken HeartLike We Never Had a Broken Heart"Like We Never Had a Broken Heart" is a single by American country music artist Trisha Yearwood. Released in 1991, it was the second single from the album Trisha Yearwood. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. In Canada, Garth Brooks received a secondary credit...
" (Pat AlgerPat AlgerPat Alger is a country music songwriter, singer and guitarist.-Biography:Alger attended Georgia Tech studying architecture but decided to concentrate on writing songs. He started as a solo folk performer at folk clubs...
, Garth BrooksGarth BrooksTroyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
) - 3:48 - "The Woman Before MeThe Woman Before Me"The Woman Before Me" is a single by American country music artist Trisha Yearwood. Released in 1992, it was the fourth single from the album Trisha Yearwood. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart....
" (Jude JohnstoneJude JohnstoneJude 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 and others. Johnstone wrote the #1 song "The Woman Before Me" on Yearwood's debut CD, which also won an award from...
) - 3:42 - "Wrong Side of MemphisWrong Side of Memphis"Wrong Side of Memphis" is the title of a country music 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 1992...
" (Gary Harrison, Matraca BergMatraca BergMatraca Maria Berg 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 has charted in the top 40 of the U.S. Billboard country charts with "Baby, Walk On" and "The Things You Left...
) - 2:48 - "Walkaway JoeWalkaway Joe"Walkaway Joe" is the title of a country music song written by Vince Melamed and Greg Barnhill. It was recorded by American singer Trisha Yearwood on her 1992 album Hearts in Armor, with background vocals from Don Henley of the Eagles. Yearwood released it in early 1993 as the second single from...
" (Vince MelamedVince MelamedVince Melamed is an American keyboardist and songwriter who currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in New York, and moved to Los Angeles at an early age. Vince has appeared with many bands as keyboardist...
, Greg Barnhill) - 4:21 - "The Song Remembers WhenThe Song Remembers When (song)"The Song Remembers When" is a song released by American country music singer Trisha Yearwood. It was the title track and lead single off her third studio album, released in 1993. The song was later covered by Kristin Chenoweth for her 2005 album As I Am....
" (Hugh PrestwoodHugh PrestwoodHugh Prestwood is an American songwriter whose work is primarily in country music. His first hit as a songwriter was "Hard Time for Lovers", which was recorded in 1978 by Judy Collins. Prestwood also wrote "Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart", a Number One for Randy Travis in 1990, and a song for...
) - 3:56 - "XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)"XXX's and OOO's " is the title of a song written by Matraca Berg and Alice Randall, and recorded by American country music singer Trisha Yearwood...
" (Berg, Alice Randall) - 2:49 - "Thinkin' About YouThinkin' About You (song)"Thinkin' About You" is the title of a country music song co-written by Tom Shapiro and Bob Regan. It was recorded by Trisha Yearwood, who released it in early 1995 as the second single from her 1994 album Thinkin' About You. The song became Yearwood's third Number One country hit in April...
" (Bob Regan, Tom ShapiroTom ShapiroTom Shapiro 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 Incorporated, as well as the Songwriter of the Decade award from the Nashville Songwriters...
) - 3:24 - "Believe Me Baby (I Lied)Believe Me Baby (I Lied)"Believe Me Baby " is a 1996 single released by American country artist Trisha Yearwood. It was Yearwood's fourth #1 hit out of the five #1 hits during the course of her career.-Content:...
" (Larry GottliebLarry GottliebLawrence Bennett "Larry" Gottlieb is an American songwriter. Though he is mainly a country music songwriter, he has also written songs for various other music genres....
, Kim RicheyKim RicheyKimberly Kay "Kim" Richey is an American singer/songwriter. Though her work fits into the general country music category, her sound is not easily categorized. Her songs have been hits on both the country and pop charts...
) - 3:44 - "Everybody KnowsEverybody Knows (Trisha Yearwood song)"Everybody Knows" is a single by American country music artist Trisha Yearwood. Released in October 1996, it was the second single from her album Everybody Knows. The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in February 1997 and #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in...
" (Berg, Harrison) - 3:16 - "How Do I LiveHow Do I Live"How Do I Live" is the title of a song written by Diane Warren. It was originally recorded by LeAnn Rimes in 1997 and shortly afterward by Trisha Yearwood...
" (Diane WarrenDiane WarrenDiane Eve Warren , is a US songwriter. Her songs have received six Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, including one win and seven Grammy Award nominations, including one win. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001...
) - 4:04 - "Perfect LovePerfect Love"Perfect Love" is a single by country music artist Trisha Yearwood that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart....
" (Sunny Russ, Stephony Smith) - 2:58 - "There Goes My BabyThere Goes My Baby (Trisha Yearwood song)"There Goes My Baby" is a single by American country music singer, Trisha Yearwood in 1998. It was the lead single off of her 1998 studio album, Where Your Road Leads.-Song information:...
" (Annie Roboff, Arnie Roman) - 3:51 - "Powerful ThingPowerful Thing"Powerful Thing" is a single by American country music artist Trisha Yearwood. Released in November 1998, it was the third single from her album Where Your Road Leads. The song reached #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in March 1999 and #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in...
" (Al AndersonAl Anderson (NRBQ)Alan Gordon "Al" Anderson is an American guitarist, singer, and songwiter. Between 1971 and the early 1990s, he was the lead guitarist in the rock band NRBQ, also releasing several solo albums. He also played electric guitar on Jonathan Edwards' 1973 album Have a Good Time for Me...
, Sharon VaughnSharon VaughnSharon Vaughn is a musician, songwriter and producer. She has had over two hundred cuts including several number one hits. She has also been nominated for The Nashville Songwriters Federation "Hall Of Fame". Vaughn was formerly married to songwriter Bill Rice, and later to Howard Bellamy of The...
) - 2:58 - "I Would've Loved You AnywayI Would've Loved You Anyway"I Would've Loved You Anyway" is the title of a song written by Mary Danna and Troy Verges, and recorded by American country music singer Trisha Yearwood. It was the lead single from her 2001 studio album, Inside Out. The song became a Top 5 hit, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Country Chart...
" (Mary Danna, Troy VergesTroy VergesTroy Verges is an American country music songwriter. His credits include the singles "Who I Am" by Jessica Andrews, "Blessed" by Martina McBride and "Wasted", all of which went to number one on the country music charts...
) - 3:43 - "Just a Cup of Coffee" (Stephanie Davis) - 3:16
- "Nothin' to Lose" (Kimberly Fox) - 3:33
Chart performance
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 22 |