Lorrie Morgan, born Loretta Lynn Morgan, has been a country legend since birth. Her father, George Morgan, is a Country Music Hall Of Fame member and a former member of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry.
Given her family history, Lorrie’s country music career started earlier than most, even though it was a journey. Lorrie got her start by touring the nightclub circuit as an opening act for artists such as Jack Greene.
In 1979, Lorrie married George Jones band musician Ron Gaddis. The couple’s marriage only lasted about two years, and during their marriage, they welcomed daughter Morgan Anastasia Gaddis.
In 1986, Lorrie Morgan and Keith Whitley became one of the most influential power couples in country music. The pair’s individual talents and reputations in the industry made them one of the most talked-about couples.
Lorrie Morgan and Keith Whitley welcomed son Jesse Keith Whitley a year into their marriage. Whitley even adopted Morgan, Lorrie’s daughter from her previous marriage with Ron Gaddis, completing their family.
After signing a few deals with some successful singles, Lorrie signed with RCA records. Her first single with RCA, ‘Trainwreck of Emotion’ debuted in 1988 and earned a number 20 spot on the Billboard country chart.
Unfortunately, a year after Lorrie’s success had picked up, her second husband Keith Whitley tragically passed. Keith battled with alcoholism and sadly lost the battle after dying from alcohol poisoning.
