Trish Lynn Bio

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Trish is no stranger to the country music scene. At the age of 18, Trish completed her first album and charted four singles on the Billboard's Hot Country Singles Charts. She took a break from the studio to live the dream of a true American cowgirl - working and living on her "Seldom Rest" ranch and continued to perform at local venues, including the professional rodeo tour.

Known throughout North Texas as a consummate entertainer and for her high-energy stage presence, Trish developed a large loyal and local fan base that grows steadily with each performance.

Her friends, including Chet McCracken, the drummer for the Doobie Brothers, convinced her to go back to the studio and record "Crazy Lonely World," her third CD, and it has been playing in a five-state area to rave reviews.

When you think of Texas, chances are many dream of a beautiful girl riding across an open field, wearing tight jeans and a beautiful smile that you can't forget. You have just been introduced to Trish Lynn, Texas' sweetheart. Born and raised in Fort Worth, Trish has a true passion for music and has touched the lives of fans all over North Texas.

The love of music has always been in this woman's blood and is evident when you see her perform. Being a cowgirl, means having the opportunity to do things that some people can only dream about. Trish's lifestyle of music, horses, and rodeo gives her pride to help preserve a way of life that is important to America's history.

At an early age, Trish's passion was singing and dancing, and her dream was to perform on Broadway. Throughout life, she has been the center of attention. In high school, Trish was class favorite, cheerleader, and Homecoming Queen. Trish's innovative choreography garnered national cheerleading awards.

Trish went on to pursue a degree in dance in college. Her teachers admired her artistry and encouraged her to pursue a career in country music because of her unique and saucy vocal style, as well as her outstanding dance ability.

At age 18, Trish completed her first album and charted four singles on the Billboard Country Charts. After signing with an independent label, Trish felt that she was on the way to accomplishing her dream. The class of '89 in country music produced a lot of major stars. Trish was one of the "New Faces" at Nashville's Fan Fair enjoying her success and meeting other upcoming country artists like Travis Tritt, Garth Brooks, and Alan Jackson.

In 1991, after struggling, her label folded. She started anew, returned to Texas, and formed a new band called, Trish Lynn and Wild Horse. They played all over North Texas, from the world's largest honky tonk, Bill Bob's, to every night club around. She built a following of fans that followed her to every opening. Trish opened for major acts, including Neil McCoy, Mark Chestnutt, Marty Stuart, Vince Vance and the Valients, Rusty Wier, Skip Ewing, The Bellamy Brothers, Eddy Raven, Dean Dillon, Hank Thompson, Ty Herndon, and Steve Wariner.

One of her best known band members was Keech Rainwater, now the drummer for Lone Star. At many appearances, Richie McDonald, now the lead singer with Lone Star, would join Trish to sing with her around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

After completing her second album "Sure Know How to Make a Good Thing Better," and traveling to promote it, her second label folded without releasing her album. With her confidence down, she went back to her Weatherford ranch with family and horses and performed only at special requests around the area.

Trish formed a 14-member equestrian drill team called the Cowgirl Chicks (CowgirlChicks.com) which delivers a high-speed, choreographed patriotic theme performance. In high demand, the team performs for the classic pro rodeo tour and has received numerous awards for its style and precision drills. Trish sings for each performance. The team rides for children diagnosed with cancer.

In 2000, with music still deep in her heart, Trish decided to try one more time to rekindle her musical dreams. She contacted long time friend Chet McCracken, Doobie Brothers' drummer, and other friends actively involved in the music industry and asked her dad to help produce her third album, "Crazy Lonely World." They hired Ed Spacek of the Spacek Group in Austin to promote it. In 2001, Ed and his team of promoters worked the album in a five-state area. The DJs not only played it, but they loved it. Most felt all she needed was the right song.

After meeting Chris Bailey, manager for Christy Brinkley, Chris introduced her to Kathy Walker. Kathy is the sister of Doobie Broothers lead singer, Michael McDonald. Kathy, a songwriter, liked Trish's sassy style and sent her 21 new songs. Trish immediately went to work on her fourth album, "Forget about You." She worked countless hours on this project and after studying the production of every top country countdown song for the past ten years, Trish created an album that expresses her energetic stage performance as well as her raspy vocal attitude.

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