Xxx's and Ooo's

Trisha Yearwood

About Xxx's and Ooo's

"XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)" is a song written by Matraca Berg and Alice Randall, and recorded by American country music singer Trisha Yearwood. It was released in June 1994 as the lead single from her album Thinkin' About You. The song became her second number-one hit on the US country charts and her first since "She's in Love with the Boy" in 1991. In addition, the single also peaked at number 14 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and number-one on the Canadian Country singles chart. It is the theme song to her Food Network show Trisha's Southern Kitchen. 


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1997
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Phone rings, baby cries, TV diet, guru lies
Good mornin' honey
Go to work, make up, try to keep the balance up
Between love and money

She used to tie her hair up in ribbons and bows
Sign her letters with X's and O's
Got a picture of her Momma in heels and pearls
She's trying to make it in her Daddy's world
She's an American girl
An American girl

Slow dance, second chance, Momma needs romance
And a live in maid
Fix the sink, mow the yard, really isn't all that hard
If you get paid

She used to tie her hair up in ribbons and bows
Sign her letters with X's and O's
Got a picture of her Momma in heels and pearls
She's trying to make it in her Daddy's world
An American girl
An American girl

Well she's got her God and she's got good wine
Aretha Franklin and Patsy Cline

She used to tie her hair up in ribbons and bows
Sign her letters with X's and O's
Got a picture of her Momma in heels and pearls
She's gonna make it in her Daddy's world
An American girl
An American girl
She's an American girl

She used to tie her hair up in ribbons and bows
Sign her letters with X's and O's
Got a picture of her Momma in heels and pearls
She's gonna make it in her Daddy's world
She's an American girl

Well she tied her hair up in ribbons and bows
Signed her letters with X's and O's
X's and O's
X's and O's

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Trisha Yearwood

Patricia Lynn Yearwood, professionally known as Trisha Yearwood (born September 19, 1964), is an American country music artist. 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." more »

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Written by: ALICE RANDALL, MATRACA MARIA BERG

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Career Milestones
"XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)" is a standout song in Trisha Yearwood's career as it hit number 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, marking her second chart-topping single.
Release Information
The song was released in May 1994 as the lead single from Yearwood's third studio album, "Thinkin' About You".
Song Credits
It was written by Matraca Berg and Alice Randall, some of the few prominent female songwriters in the Nashville music scene.
Song's Narrative
The song's narrative addresses the complexities of being a modern independent woman, juggling various roles and expectations – an overarching theme of its time.
Song Title
The song title, "XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)" uses X's and O's to represent kisses and hugs, as commonly used in letter writing.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Bud Schaetzle and features various scenes symbolizing the lyrics' representation of modern American womanhood: a woman playing guitar, working on a computer, a girl practicing ballet, and a little league softball game.
Chart Performance
Along with reaching the top spot on the Hot Country Songs chart, the song also reached number 14 on Billboard's Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart and number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Backing Vocals
Nashville singer-songwriter Kim Richey, known for her work as a solo artist and backing vocalist for artists like Shawn Colvin and Radney Foster, provided backing vocals for the song.
Critical Acclaim
The song is considered a classic in Yearwood's catalog due to its punchy rhythm and progressive message about the role of women in American society.
Live Performances
Trisha Yearwood often includes this song on her setlist when she tours, due to its continued popularity with fans.
Song Influence
Despite released years ago, the song remains relevant and influential, with its strong theme of female empowerment resonating among the evolving social narratives of the 21st century.

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