Trisha Yearwood’s “She’s in Love with the Boy”

Trisha Yearwood’s “She’s in Love with the Boy” stands as the quintessential small-town love story that catapulted her to country music stardom in 1991. This debut single from her self-titled album captured the innocent charm of rural romance with its relatable narrative and Yearwood’s warm, inviting vocals.

Released in March 1991, the Jon Ims-penned track quickly resonated with listeners across America, climbing to the #1 position on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart by August and maintaining that coveted spot for two consecutive weeks. The song became the cornerstone of Yearwood’s platinum-selling debut album, which was produced by Garth Fundis and released on July 2, 1991, through MCA Records.

“She’s in Love with the Boy” established Yearwood as country music’s “girl next door” right from the start. While her later career would showcase her as a serious artist comparable to Emmylou Harris, this initial hit embraced a simpler, more straightforward country sound that perfectly complemented its small-town narrative.

The success of the single helped propel her debut album to remarkable heights—it reached #2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and eventually achieved 2× Platinum certification for selling two million copies. This unprecedented achievement made it the first debut album by a female country artist to reach platinum status.

The song kicked off an impressive string of hits from the album, including “Like We Never Had a Broken Heart” (featuring harmony vocals from future husband Garth Brooks), “That’s What I Like About You,” and “The Woman Before Me.” With this single, Yearwood didn’t just launch a career—she established herself as a defining voice in 1990s country music, blending traditional sensibilities with contemporary appeal.