Trisha Yearwood - Trisha Yearwood Launching Cooking Show

The How Do I Live singer and author of two cookbooks has signed on to create a six-episode daytime series for America's Food Network.

The Georgia native will share her Southern specialities and family recipes with viewers when the programme airs in April (12).

She tells The Hollywood Reporter, "I'm so grateful to Food Network for the opportunity to share my family's favourite recipes and precious memories in this show. I'm having so much fun, it's a very special experience."