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12. Lorrie Morgan

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12. Lorrie Morgan

Here we are with another husband and wife couple in the country music industry. This is Lorrie Morgan, former wife of the late Keith Whitley (2022 Hall Of Fame inductee). And in another family connection, Lorrie is the daughter of country legend (and 1998 Hall Of Fame inductee) George Morgan. George had her singing on the Grand Ole Opry stage by the time she was 13. The next decade and a half after that were spent touring and performing, and going from failed recording contract to failed recording contract. It wasn’t until 1988 that she signed with RCA records and got the ball rolling on her radio career. Now, in the years since that point, Lorrie has struggled with a turbulent personal life, going through five different marriages and filing for bankruptcy. But these issues did not prevent her from putting together a respected resume of classic songs, a good radio career, and 3 Grammy award nominations. Maybe a plaque in the Hall’s famed rotunda is next?

The Bullet Points

  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2009
  • Country of Origin: Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.
  • Why they will get in: Highly respected career, with connections all over the industry
  • Why they won't get in: Never got as big as others of her era.
  • Radio Career: 1988-1997
  • Top Twenty Hits: 20
  • Album Sales: Over 7 Million
  • Essential Albums: ‘Til A Tear Becomes A Rose (w/ Keith Whitley) (From Greatest Hits, 1990)
    A Picture Of Me (Without You) (From Something In Red, 1991)
    Something In Red (From Something In Red, 1992)
    What Part Of No (From Watch Me, 1992)
    I Didn’t Know My Own Strength (From Greatest Hits, 1995)

Should Lorrie Morgan be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 80%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 20%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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