LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn Rimes in concert (2004)
Background information
Birth name	LeAnn Rimes
Born	August 28, 1982 (1982-08-28) (age 25)
Origin	Pearl, Mississippi, United States
Genre(s)	Country, Pop, jazz, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer, Songwriter, actress
Years active	1996–present
Label(s)	Curb, WEA International
Associated acts	Patsy Cline, Elton John, Ronan Keating, Brian McFadden, Bon Jovi, Joss Stone
Website	LeAnn Rimes Official Site

Margaret LeAnn Rimes (born August 28, 1982 in Pearl, Mississippi) is an American country music and pop singer and songwriter. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Pearl is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Curb Records is a Record label started by Mike Curb in 1973, after leaving MGM Records. Warner Music Group (WMG is the third-largest of the "big four" major record labels, the others being Sony BMG, EMI, and Universal Patsy Cline (b Virginia Patterson Hensley September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American Country Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer Ronan Keating (born March 3, 1977 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish pop Singer who has had hits with boyband Brian Nicholas McFadden (born 12 April 1980 in Artane, Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish Singer and Songwriter, who rose Bon Jovi is an American Hard rock band from Sayreville New Jersey. Joss Stone (born Jocelyn Eve Stoker on 11 April 1987 is an English soul and R&B Singer-songwriter and actress. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Pearl is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both Rimes's debut single, "Blue", was released when she was only 13 years old. Blue is the first Album by American country singer LeAnn Rimes, released in the United States on July 9, 1996 (see By the age of 24 she has sold over 37 million albums. She has won an American Music Award, two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, and twelve Billboard Music Awards. The American Music Awards show is one of several annual major American music awards shows (among the others are the Billboard Music Awards the Grammy Awards The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Academy of Country Music (ACM was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California as the Country & Western Music Academy The Billboard Music Awards, sponsored by Billboard magazine and held annually in December is one of several annual United States music awards shows (among She holds four important records in the music industry: She is the current youngest person to win a Grammy and the first country artist to win the Grammy for Best New Artist. The 39th Grammy Awards were held on February 26, 1997. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy for Best New Artist has been awarded since 1960 ( Bobby Darin being the first artist to win it Her version of "How Do I Live" is currently the longest charting song on the U. " How Do I Live " is a 1997 song written by Diane Warren, that was released originally by LeAnn Rimes, and shortly afterward by Trisha S. Hot 100 at 69 weeks; this was the second multi-platinum country single ever, the first being Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's 1983 hit Islands in the Stream. Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938, in Houston Texas) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American Country music Singer / Songwriter, Author, actress " Islands in the Stream " was a 1983 hit Country music single for Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, written by the Bee Gees.

She is often compared to other previous teen stars, like Brenda Lee and Tanya Tucker. Brenda Lee (born December 11, 1944) is an American country - pop Singer, who was popular during the 1950s and 1960s Tanya Denise Tucker (pronounced /ˈtænjə ˈtʌkɚ/ (born October 10 1958 in Seminole Texas) is an American country music artist who had her first hit " Unlike most other child stars, Rimes has remained successful in music in adulthood, recording various kinds of music, including rhythm and blues and pop music. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure

Contents 1 Life and music career 1.1 Early years and rise to fame 1.2 Rising success: Blue album 1.3 Worldwide success: You Light Up My Life and Sittin' on Top of the World 1.4 Greatest Hits (2003–2004) 1.5 Comeback (2005–present) 1.6 Personal life 2 Discography 3 References 4 See also 5 External links

Life and music career

Early years and rise to fame

An only child, Rimes was born Margaret LeAnn Rimes in Pearl, Mississippi. An only child is a child with no Siblings, either Biological or adopted. Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States LeAnn started singing before the age of two. LeAnn Rimes was only 8 years old when she appeared on Star Search in 1990. Star Search is a Television show that was produced from 1983 to 1995 and hosted by Ed McMahon. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) In 1991 before the age of 11, she released her first album titled Everybody's Sweetheart on a small independent label. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The album's release garnered the attention of label executives and disc jockeys, including disc jockey, Bill Mack, who was fascinated by Rimes's Patsy Cline-styled voice. Bill Mack, born Bill Mack Smith II in Shamrock Texas, and known by the Nickname "The Satellite Cowboy" (formerly Midnight Patsy Cline (b Virginia Patterson Hensley September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American Country Mack then began to cultivate a plan to make Rimes a mainstream country music artist. Between the years of 1992 and 1994, Rimes continued to release albums under independent labels that failed to gain any success in the country music world. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) By then, her family had relocated to Garland, Texas. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. She continued honing her skills as a country artist performing on Johnnie High's Country Music Revue in Arlington, Texas, a popular show that featured local artists and national acts. The Johnnie High's Country Music Revue is a weekly variety show held at the Arlington Music Hall in Arlington Texas near the Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. ^[1] Throughout 1995, Rimes's career continued to gain momentum, as she performed more than 100 concerts and appeared on television shows across Texas. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 ^[2]

In 1995, Mack arranged a recording contract for Rimes under the Nashville record label, Curb Records, and also sent out a demo release of the song "Blue", a song Mack had originally intended for legendary country-pop music singer, Patsy Cline to record. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Curb Records is a Record label started by Mike Curb in 1973, after leaving MGM Records. "Blue" is the name of the debut single released by American Country music singer LeAnn Rimes, released in 1996 Patsy Cline (b Virginia Patterson Hensley September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American Country Cline's death in March 1963 stalled this plan. The DJ claimed that he had been waiting over 30 years for the right singer to record "Blue" for him. However, this story later proved to be exaggerated. The song had actually been recorded by three different artists, including Bill Mack and Kenny Roberts, who both released singles of the song under Starday Records in the 1960s. Kenneth Leroy Roberts born in Modesto California is a former motorcycle racer and the first American to win the 500cc Road Racing World Championship. Starday Records was a Record label producing traditional Country music during the 1950s and 1960s. The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 Kathryn Pitt released her version of "Blue" in her native country of Australia. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Soon, Rimes was recording her newest album (also called Blue), which was released to the general public in 1996. Blue is the first Album by American country singer LeAnn Rimes, released in the United States on July 9, 1996 (see Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)

Rising success: Blue album

The album, Blue hit stores in 1996 when Rimes was only 13 years old, and sold 6 million copies. Blue is the first Album by American country singer LeAnn Rimes, released in the United States on July 9, 1996 (see Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Blue debuted at No. Blue is the first Album by American country singer LeAnn Rimes, released in the United States on July 9, 1996 (see 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and sold 123,000 copies within its first week. ^[3] The album was so successful, it has been certified six times platinum by the RIAA,^[4] and an additional two times platinum worldwide. The single, "Blue" was also released in 1996, reaching number 10 on Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States ^[3] It peaked at number 10 on the Billboard charts, as well as reaching the Billboard Hot 100 number 26. ^[3] People were awed by Rimes' Patsy Cline-styled voice, easily accepted the story of how "Blue" came to be. Patsy Cline (b Virginia Patterson Hensley September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American Country As it was spread across the country and mainstream press, people came to believe that Rimes was indeed the successor to the legacy Cline left behind in early 1963. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The fact that Rimes credited Cline to be one of the biggest inspirations to her career could have also been a factor to this myth.

Because of the success of "Blue", Rimes became one of the youngest country music singers ever to rise to fame. At 13 years old, Rimes was a teenage country star. Rimes has been often compared to the previous teen stars to rise to fame in country music, including Brenda Lee in the 1950s, Tanya Tucker in the 1970s, as well as Marie Osmond in the early 1970s. Brenda Lee (born December 11, 1944) is an American country - pop Singer, who was popular during the 1950s and 1960s The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive Tanya Denise Tucker (pronounced /ˈtænjə ˈtʌkɚ/ (born October 10 1958 in Seminole Texas) is an American country music artist who had her first hit " This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. Olive Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959, in Ogden, Utah) is an American Actress, Singer, Doll This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. Taylor Swift, who rose to fame in 2006 with her debut Top 10 hit, "Tim McGraw", at 16 years old, credits Rimes as one of the biggest inspirations to her career today. Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13 1989 is an American Country music artist who began her career as a teenager Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "Tim McGraw" is the debut single of American Country pop artist Taylor Swift.

Two other singles were released from the Blue album in 1996, starting with the song "Hurt Me" mid-year, which was not a major country hit. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) However, the successor to the song, "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)", which was co-written by former country singer Judy Rodman proved to be a solid follow-up. "One Way Ticket (Because I Can" is a single released in 1996 by American Country music artist LeAnn Rimes. Judy Rodman (born May 23, 1951 in Riverside California) is an American Country Music Singer. It reached the number one spot on the Country charts in late 1996. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) ^[3] "One Way Ticket" is currently her only number one Billboard country song to date on the United States charts. In mid-1997, one last single was released from the album, titled "The Light in Your Eyes", which peaked at #5. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar ^[3] Rimes won the Country Music Association Horizon Award. The Country Music Association (CMA was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. ^[2] She also won two Grammy awards, one for "Best New Artist" and one for "Best Female Country Vocal Performance" for "Blue". The Grammy for Best New Artist has been awarded since 1960 ( Bobby Darin being the first artist to win it The Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance was first awarded in 1965 to Dottie West.

Worldwide success: You Light Up My Life and Sittin' on Top of the World

The year 1997, marked a year of new trials for LeAnn Rimes. Curb re-released a previous album by Rimes done on an independent label before her breakthrough in 1996, and re-named it Unchained Melody: The Early Years. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Unchained Melody The Early Years is the second Album by American country singer LeAnn Rimes, released in the United States on February The title track "Unchained Melody" reached No. " Unchained Melody " is a popular song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. 3 on the Country charts. ^[3] The album hit No. 1 on both the Top Country Albums list and the Billboard 200 list. ^[3] Later that year, she released her third full-length studio project, You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs which debuted at No. You Light up My Life Inspirational Songs is the third Album by American country singer LeAnn Rimes, released in the United States on September 1 simultaneously on the Billboard 200, Top Country Albums, and Christian Albums charts. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard ^[3]

The first single released from the album, "How Do I Live" was made a hit in late 1997, and was more of a pop music hit than a country music hit. " How Do I Live " is a 1997 song written by Diane Warren, that was released originally by LeAnn Rimes, and shortly afterward by Trisha Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar She recorded "How Do I Live" for the 1997 film Con Air. Con Air is a 1997 American action / thriller Film by Touchstone Pictures that stars Nicolas Cage, Though her version was rejected by producers in favor of Trisha Yearwood's rendition, it became the first certified multi-platinum country single and holds the record for most weeks spent on the Billboard U. Patricia Lynn Yearwood, known professionally as Trisha Yearwood (born September 19 1964 is an American Country music artist best known for her series of major hits S. Hot 100, peaking at No. 2. ^[3] The song was unsuccessful on the Country charts only reaching No. 43. Yearwood's version hit No. 2 on the Country charts and No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. In late 1997, the title track of the album, "You Light Up My Life" was released. Not to be confused with Carole King's song from her album Fantasy. The song was also a cover version (previously recorded and made famous by Debby Boone in 1977), but was not successful, only reaching No. Debby Boone (born Deborah Ann Boone, on September 22 1956) is an American Singer and theater actress. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100, and did not even peak in the Top 40 on the Billboard Country list. One last single was released in early 1998, titled "On the Side of Angels", which was a major Country hit, reaching the Top 5. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) " On the Side of Angels " is a song by LeAnn Rimes, released as a promotional single from her album You Light up My Life Inspirational Songs. ^[3]

In 1998, the album, Sittin' on Top of the World was released. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Sittin’ on Top of the World (or Sitting on Top of the World) may refer to "I'm Sitting on Top of the World", a popular song written by The album was another major seller, and the album received a Platinum rating by the RIAA, Rimes's third Platinum album. The first single released from the album, "Commitment", was a Top 5 Country hit by mid-1998. "Commitment" is a song by LeAnn Rimes, release as the lead single from her album Sittin' on Top of the World. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) She had one other Country Top 10 hit from the album, titled "Nothin' New Under the Moon". The song "Lookin' Through You Eyes" from the same album, was a Top 20 Pop hit, but did not chart the Country list. ^[3]

In 1999, Rimes released a cover album of songs by singers Rimes has credited for inspiration, including songs by Patsy Cline, Janis Joplin, and Marty Robbins. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Patsy Cline (b Virginia Patterson Hensley September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American Country Janis Lyn Joplin ( January 19, 1943  – October 4, 1970) was an American singer songwriter and music arranger from Martin David Robinson ( September 26 1925 – December 8, 1982) was an American singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist The album was simply titled LeAnn Rimes and was certified Platinum. LeAnn Rimes is the self-titled fifth album by LeAnn Rimes, released in 1999 One song released from album was new song by Rimes titled "Big Deal", which peaked at No. " Big Deal " is a song by LeAnn Rimes, released as the second and final single from her album LeAnn Rimes. 6 on the Billboard Country charts.

In 2001, Curb Records released I Need You as a collection of promotional tracks and B-sides to help satisfy Rimes's recording contract obligations during litigation with the label and her management. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. I Need You is the sixth album by LeAnn Rimes, released in 2001 A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of 7 inch Vinyl records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s The title track was released in mid-2000, and hit No. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 8 on the Country charts. Her next song, "Can't Fight the Moonlight", also hit No. " Can't Fight the Moonlight " is a song written by Diane Warren, recorded by LeAnn Rimes and featured on the soundtrack of the film Coyote Ugly 11 on the Hot 100, but did not fair well with Country radio, only hitting No. 61 there. The song was a major hit on the Dance music charts, peaking at No. 17. The album I Need You was certified Gold in 2001. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. In 2000, she played herself in the film, Coyote Ugly. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Coyote Ugly is a Romantic comedy / Drama based on the actual Coyote Ugly Saloon, set in New York City, and released in August 2000 (See The album was re-released on March 26, 2002 with four remix bonus tracks and the song "Light the Fire Within", which LeAnn performed at the 2002 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Salt Lake City. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.

LeAnn has furthered the promotion of her music by recording several soundtracks singles. These include "Looking Through Your Eyes" for Quest for Camelot, "Leaving's Not Leaving" for Anywhere but Here, "I Believe In You" for the TV movie Jesus, "Can't Fight the Moonlight", "The Right Kind of Wrong", "Please Remember", and "But I Do Love You" for Coyote Ugly, "Soon" for Driven, "Suddenly" for View from the Top, "We Can" for Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, and most recently "Ready for a Miracle" for Evan Almighty. "Looking Through Your Eyes" is the second single off of LeAnn Rimes ' album Sittin' on Top of the World. "The Magic Sword" redirects here For other uses see Magic sword (disambiguation. Anywhere but Here is a 1999 Drama film The film is based on the novel by Mona Simpson, the screenplay was written by Alvin Sargent and " Can't Fight the Moonlight " is a song written by Diane Warren, recorded by LeAnn Rimes and featured on the soundtrack of the film Coyote Ugly Coyote Ugly is a Romantic comedy / Drama based on the actual Coyote Ugly Saloon, set in New York City, and released in August 2000 (See Driven is a 2001 movie directed by Renny Harlin and starring Sylvester Stallone, who also produced View from the Top is a 2003 Romantic comedy film about a young woman from a small town who sets out to fulfill her dream of becoming a Flight Legally Blonde 2 Red White & Blonde, is the 2003 sequel to 2001 's Legally Blonde. Evan Almighty is a 2007 Comedy film, and sequel to the 2003 film Bruce Almighty. ^[5]

In 2002, Rimes released another album with a pop-oriented sound titled, Twisted Angel. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Twisted Angel is the 7th Album by American country singer LeAnn Rimes, released in the United States on October 1, 2002 It featured two successful singles and videos, "Life Goes On" and "Suddenly". "Life Goes On" is the first single from the album Twisted Angel, recorded and released by country singer LeAnn Rimes. On February 23, 2002, she married Dean Sheremet (b. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. December 9, 1980), a dancer whom she met while recording Twisted Angel. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) They currently live in Nashville, Tennessee. Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States.

Rimes was chosen to sing the theme song "Light the Fire Within" for the Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIX Olympic Winter Games were a Winter Multi-sport event which was celebrated in 2002 Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U Later that year, Rimes was ranked #39 in CMT' 40 Greatest Women in Country Music. Country Music Television, or CMT as it is usually called is an American Country music -oriented Cable television network

Greatest Hits (2003–2004)

Just a few short months after her 21st birthday, Rimes released a greatest hits album, simply titled Greatest Hits, which went platinum in 2007. Greatest Hits is the first Greatest hits Album by American country Singer LeAnn Rimes, released in the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. It featured all her hits spanning from 1996–2002, along with three new songs, "This Love", "We Can", and "Last Thing On My Mind". "Last Thing on My Mind" is an pop by Irish singer Ronan Keating featuring American singer LeAnn Rimes, released in 2004 In 2004, the album was released internationally under the title The Best of LeAnn Rimes with a different track listing and remixes of various songs. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Best of LeAnn Rimes is a Greatest hits album by American country singer LeAnn Rimes, released in 2004 As of this period, Rimes had not released any major country hits for some time.

LeAnn was featured in a UK interview television called "LeAnn on Faith & Music". During the interview, it talked about LeAnn's rise to fame as well as her worldwide success including her duets such as with Ronan Keating and Reba McEntire. Ronan Keating (born March 3, 1977 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish pop Singer who has had hits with boyband Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress She did an episode of American Dreams, in which she portrayed Connie Francis

Comeback (2005–present)

On January 25, 2005, Rimes made a comeback into Country music, when she released This Woman. American Dreams is an American Television Drama program broadcast on the NBC Television network. Connie Francis (born December 12, 1938 in Newark New Jersey) is an American Pop singer best known for international hit songs Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This Woman is a 2005 album by LeAnn Rimes. While promoting This Woman, she stated that it was her return to her "roots" Country music With sales over 800,000, it was her best-selling album in over five years, receiving a Platinum rating by the RIAA. The first single released from the album in late 2004, titled "Nothin' Bout Love Makes Sense", hit the No. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " 5 spot on the Country charts late that year, her first major country hit in a number of years. In addition, the next single, "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way", reached No. " Probably Wouldn't Be This Way " is a song by country singer LeAnn Rimes from the 2005 album This Woman; it was composed by John Kennedy and 3 on the Country charts in 2006, and even made the Top 10 on the Adult Contemporary charts. Another single, from the album, "Something's Gotta Give", just missed the top spot on the Country charts at No. 2.

In 2005, Rimes became the new host of the USA Network reality tv series Nashville Star, a position which she held for only one season. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. USA Network (commonly referred to as USA) is an American Cable television channel with about 89 million household subscribers as of 2005 Reality television is a genre of Television programming which presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations documents actual events and usually features ordinary Nashville Star is a reality Television program. It airs Mondays on NBC in the United States of America, following five seasons on

On June 3, 2006, Rimes recorded a live session at Abbey Road Studios for Live from Abbey Road. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Abbey Road Studios, established in November 1931 by EMI in London, England, is a Recording studio located at number 3 Abbey Road, Live from Abbey Road is a 12 part one hour Performance series / documentary filmed during 2006 at Abbey Road Studios in London Her performance was shown on an episode with Dr. John and Massive Attack and aired in the USA on the Sundance Channel and on Channel 4 in the UK. Dr John (also Dr John Creaux) is the Stage name of Malcolm John Rebennack Jr Massive Attack are an English Trip hop group founded in 1988 by Robert Del Naja, Grantley Marshall, and Andrew Vowles in Bristol

On June 6, 2006, Rimes released a new pop album called Whatever We Wanna, led by the single "And It Feels Like". Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Whatever We Wanna is a 2006 album by LeAnn Rimes. The album is similar to her R&B influenced Twisted Angel but has a more rock-oriented The album was to be released in U. S. and Canada, but due to the success of 2005's This Woman, it was only released in Europe. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Rimes co-wrote 10 out of the 15 songs on the album.

LeAnn's new single, "Nothin' Better To Do", is the first single from her album entitled Family, which hit store shelves on October 9, 2007. Family is the 12th Studio album from American country and pop singer LeAnn Rimes. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The album is based on her personal life. "Nothin' Better to Do" peaked at No. 14 on the Country charts in late 2007. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Good Friend and a Glass of Wine", the next single released off her 2007 album, was released to country radio in early 2008. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

On a special taping of a CMT Giants episode, LeAnn paid honor to Reba McEntire by singing a show stopping rendition of Reba's song, "The Greatest Man I Never Knew". Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American Country music singer performer and actress She received a standing ovation from both the audience and Reba, including Reba's parents. The episode was taped in front of a live audience at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. The Kodak Theatre is a live theatre in the Hollywood and Highland retail dining and entertainment complex on Hollywood Boulevard and North Highland Avenue

LeAnn can be heard on the track "When You Love Someone Like That", off Reba McEntire's duets album released on September 18, 2007. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Rimes has also recorded a duet with rock band Bon Jovi for their album Lost Highway, called "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore", which entered Billboard's "Bubling Under Hot 100" chart on radio airplay alone. Bon Jovi is an American Hard rock band from Sayreville New Jersey. Lost Highway is the title of the tenth studio album by Bon Jovi. In an episode of Bon Jovi Unplugged, Jon Bon Jovi stated that he wanted a singer who could understand the lyrics, and almost gave up, saying, "and couldn't find anyone and went all the way through the process, and said 'oh well' it's not gonna work out. Jon Bon Jovi (born John Francis Bongiovi Jr on March 2 1962 is an American Musician, Songwriter and Actor. " He even joked about her: "A great artist like LeAnn, who's been around for a hundred years, and still she's only about 13 now. " He also stated about her "with all that talent. . . " Both of LeAnn's duets with Bon Jovi and Reba appear as bonus tracks on her album Family. Family is the 12th Studio album from American country and pop singer LeAnn Rimes.

In early June 2007, LeAnn was chosen at the last minute to record the leading song for the soundtrack of Evan Almighty called "Ready For A Miracle" (previously recorded by Patti LaBelle and featured in Bruce Almighty). June 2007 is the sixth month of that year It began on a Friday and 30 days later ended on a Saturday. Evan Almighty is a 2007 Comedy film, and sequel to the 2003 film Bruce Almighty. Patricia Louise Holte (born May 24 1944) best known as her stage name Patti Labelle, is an American R&B and soul Bruce Almighty is a 2003 American Comedy film, directed by Tom Shadyac and starring Jim Carrey. The song can be heard in the movie, during the end credits, and in the trailers of Evan Almighty. ^[6]

LeAnn will have a small part in the movie Good Intentions with her friend Elaine Hendricks which is filming near Atlanta, Georgia. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule ^[7] LeAnn teamed up with Joss Stone for a CMT Crossroads special aired in fall 2007. Joss Stone (born Jocelyn Eve Stoker on 11 April 1987 is an English soul and R&B Singer-songwriter and actress. CMT Crossroads is a television show broadcast on Country Music Television and Palladia that pairs Country music artists with musicians from other music ^[8]

Rimes is in the singing line-up for two of the five Freedom concerts in 2007, promoted and arranged by Sean Hannity and WABC. Sean Hannity (born December 30 1961 is an American radio and television host, conservative Political commentator, and WABC (770 kHz known as "NewsTalkRadio 77" is a radio station in New York City.

Rimes is slated to open for Kenny Chesney on his upcoming Poets And Pirates Tour scheduled to kick off in the summer of 2008. Kenny Chesney (born Kenneth Arnold Chesney, March 26, 1968) is an American Country music artist Summer is one of the four Temperate Seasons Summer marks the warmest time of year with the longest days 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

Personal life

At 16, Rimes tried to take the reins of her career from her father. In 2000, she filed suit against her father, claiming her father and his partner pocketed some $7 million of her earnings and kept tens of thousands in cash hidden in a safe on her tour bus. ^[9]

Amid the legal battles, Rimes fell in love with backup dancer Dean Sheremet. The two met when he was cast to dance during Rimes's performance when she hosted the 2001 Academy of Country Music Awards. ^[9] Since meeting each other, the two have since been married, and Rimes has also reconciled with her father since the wedding. ^[10] In 2002, she publicly denounced her I Need You album, which her record label had assembled from studio outtakes. I Need You is the sixth album by LeAnn Rimes, released in 2001

Discography

Main article: LeAnn Rimes discography

References

• McGraw, Marjie (1998), “LeAnn Rimes”, in Kingsbury, Paul, The Encyclopedia of Country Music, New York: Oxford University Press, pp. 446–7, ISBN 978-019511671-7 

See also

External links

• Official International Website
• All about LeAnn Rimes - her style, her pics (more than 10 000), videos, audios, forum (eng & rus)
• Official Myspace: LeAnn Rimes
• LeAnn Rimes at the Internet Movie Database

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