Yearwood gets own Food Network show

US country music star and cookbook author Trisha Yearwood is to star in "Trisha's Southern Kitchen" this spring, the Food Network said Wednesday. The six-episode series is to debut April 14. "Trisha's best known as a music legend, but her talents don't stop there. She's a passionate and talented cook, whose down-to-earth style, winning recipes, and southern hospitality will charm and inspire viewers," Bob Tuschman, the network's general manager and senior vice president of programming, said in a statement. "For me, cooking is very connected to my family and friends," Yearwood said. "Every recipe on the show carries wonderful memories with my loved ones and I can't wait to share my meals, stories and family photos with Food Network viewers."