Patricia Lynn "Trisha" Yearwood (born September 19, 1964), is an American singer, author, and actress. 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." Yearwood is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2000.

Yearwood rose to fame in 1991 with her debut single "She's in Love with the Boy", which became her first No. 1 single and was featured on her self-titled debut album. Yearwood has continued to find much success and widespread critical acclaim releasing a further 10 studio albums, which spawned eight more No. 1 singles and 20 top-10 hits combined, including "Walkaway Joe," "The Song Remembers When," "Thinkin' About You," "I'll Still Love You More," and "I Would've Loved You Anyway." In 1997 Yearwood recorded the song "How Do I Live" for the soundtrack of the movie Con Air, becoming her signature song, achieving high positions and sales worldwide, winning her a Grammy Award. She has also recorded successful duets with her husband, country superstar Garth Brooks, including "In Another's Eyes," which won the couple a Grammy Award.