Starting her career in country music during the 1970s, Lorrie Morgan found success when bringing songs like “Five Minutes” and “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength” to the airwaves. Throughout the years that followed, she landed numerous Top 10 hits. But that was just the start as she also collaborated with stars including Dolly Parton, the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Pam Tillis, and several others. A true icon in country music, the singer recently showcased her single “Me and Tequila” when she took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry.
While preparing for her performance, Morgan watched as her life drastically change after the death of her late husband Randy White. Married for over a decade, the singer mourned the death of her husband as she continued to push forward, determined to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. Given that Nashville hosted the CMA Fest just a few days ago, the singer offered the audience a special treat when she performed her latest song.
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Thankfully, Morgan shared a snippet of the performance on her Facebook page. She wrote in the captions, “Today CMA Fest Nashville,Tn . Me and The Good Boy Band at the Grand Ole Opry!!!! New single , Me and Tequila!!!!!”
Lorrie Morgan Performs At Grand Ole Opry Days After Husband Passed
Besides the audience loving the special performance, online, fans also shared their thoughts on the song, even if it was just a small portion. For one person, they admitted, “Music is medicine. Thinking of you Lorrie.” Another comment focused on the singer’s pain of losing her husband. “Glad you’re out there singing your heart out. Know it’s tough but music will get you through like it always has! Love you Lorrie Morgan, you’re one of the all time best!”
Over the last few months, Morgan canceled a string of shows to stay beside her husband, who battled mouth cancer since 2024. Sadly, on June 1st, White passed away. Marrying each other back in 2010, the country singer admitted White had been her rock for numerous years. “Randy has been my partner and my rock for 17 years. Our big, wonderful family and I are devastated at the loss of this truly kind and incredible man.”
Although heartbroken over the loss, the singer decided to focus on the good as Morgan wrote, “I was blessed by his love. Ran-Ran, I will love and miss you forever.”
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