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How many persons by the age of 18 can boast that
they have won two GRAMMYS, three Academy of Country Music Awards, a
CMA "Horizon Award," four Billboard Music Awards, a
prestigious BBC "Rising Star" award, have authored a book,
starred on syndicated television and in a blockbuster movie, sold more
than 20 million records and have even performed for the Pope? Only LeAnn
Rimes.
She
was born in Jackson, Mississippi,
and before she was two, she was belting out songs like "You Are
My Sunshine" and "Getting To Know You." By age five,
she told her parents that she wanted to pursue a life in show business
– and pursue she did.
By age seven, LeAnn made her stage debut in a
Dallas musical production of "A Christmas Carol" and soon
after the preteen powerhouse was singing "The Star Spangled
Banner" at Dallas Cowboy games and opening for Randy
Travis. By age 11, LeAnn recorded her first album, "All
That," which was released on a small, independent label. The
fateful LP featured an early version of what would become her
signature song, "Blue." Though the album was only available
in local Dallas stores, the record created enough music industry buzz
to attract the attention of Curb Records president, Mike Curb. In
1996, LeAnn Rimes recorded and released her remarkable major
label debut album, "Blue."
In the following year, she released "You
Light Up My Life - Inspirational Songs," which debuted simultaneously on
three Billboard Magazine charts (Pop, Country and Contemporary
Christian) a feat never before achieved by a Country artist. In early
1997 she subsequently released, "The Early Years: Unchained
Melody" a compilation of her compelling early work. 1997 also
garnered another massive hit for the young superstar with the release
of "How Do I Live" which set a record by remaining #1 on
Billboard Magazine's Hot 100 chart for 69 weeks. 1997 would
also welcome LeAnn's first foray into acting. She starred in the
ABC-TV movie, "Holiday In Your Heart" – which aired to
public and critical acclaim. The movie was based on a book of the same
title, which LeAnn co-authored with Tom Carter.
1997 was a year that was marked with more than
stratospheric record sales and exciting new creative ventures for the
young, rising star. It was punctuated with numerous prestigious awards
including an American Music Award, two GRAMMYS – including Best New
Artist (marking the first time a Country artist ever captured that
honor), three Academy of Country Music Awards, a TNN Music City News
Award, a CMA Horizon Award, four Billboard Music Awards and the
prestigious international honor of the BBC's Rising Star award.
The following year, LeAnn Rimes recorded and
released "Sittin'
On Top Of The World," which featured the
hit single "Commitment," as well as "Looking Through
Your Eyes" from the animated motion picture, "Quest for
Camelot."
In 1999, LeAnn released a self-titled CD,
"LeAnn
Rimes," which featured her unique interpretations of
11 Country standards including; "Crazy," "I Fall to
Pieces," "Leavin' On Your Mind," "Don't
Worry" and "Me & Bobby McGee" along with six
additional classics and the smash hit single, "Big Deal."
Another highlight of 1999 for Leann was performing
"Written in the Stars," a duet with Elton John from his Aida
album, on the People's Choice Awards, The Tonight Show, Late Night
with David Letterman
and the Today Show. She also served as Good Morning America's
celebrity host for the American Music Awards in January. In addition,
she appeared on ABC-TV's "Hot 21" special, a television
version of Teen People's article on the same subject. Her television
appearances continued with the Today Show's concert series, MTV's
"FANatic," VH1's "All Access" and VH1's
"Divas Live."
In November of 1999, she traveled to Europe to
present a special Thanksgiving Day concert for the Pope. The Pope
bestowed an official blessing upon her in recognition of her
"God-given talent."
After taking a much-needed break from her strenuous
recording, performing, touring and acting schedule – LeAnn finally
took a short break in early 2000. However, she couldn't stay under the
radar for too long. Emerging like a fabulous butterfly from a cocoon LeAnn
Rimes emerged in early 2000 as a "new" LeAnn. Appearing
on The Tonight Show to perform "I Need You," which she
recorded for the soundtrack for the television miniseries
"Jesus," LeAnn stunned the nation with her dramatic
transformation.
Rested, reinvigorated and fit from a new workout
regime, LeAnn Rimes was clearly no longer the little girl from
Garland with the big voice. She was a sleek, cosmopolitan young lady
with an incredible gift for performing and one of the most spectacular
voices in the business. Off and running into the new millennium, LeAnn
served as host for TNN's "Class of 2000," made her major
motion picture acting debut in "Coyote Ugly" (Touchstone
Pictures / Jerry Bruckheimer Films). Not only does LeAnn appear in a
surprise cameo in the film, but she also recorded four Diane Warren
songs (including the infectious first single, "Can't Fight the
Moonlight") for the movie soundtrack released on Curb Records.
Her songs and albums have surpassed the
multi-platinum mark with a deftness that is usually reserved for
seasoned veterans and her voice has a youthful maturity to it that
lends a beauteous tone and melody to her work.
Awards include --
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American Music Awards
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Favorite New Artist |
1997 |
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CMA
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Horizon Award |
1997 |
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TNN/Music City News
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Star of Tomorrow -- Female |
1997 |
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GRAMMY
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Best Female Country Vocal Performance |
1996 |
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Academy of Country Music
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Song of the Year |
1996 |
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Academy of Country Music
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Single of the Year |
1996 |
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Academy of Country Music
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Top New Female Vocalist |
1996 |
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GRAMMY
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Best New Artist |
1996 |
Hit songs include --
- How Do I Live
- One Way Ticket (Because I Can)
- I Need You
- Something's Gotta Give
- Can't Fight the Moonlight
- Probably Wouldn't Be This Way
- Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
- Unchained Melody
- Commitment
- Looking Through Your Eyes
- On the Side of Angels
- Nothing 'Bout Love Makes Sense
- The Light in Your Eyes
- Big Deal
- Life Goes On
LeAnn Rimes may be available for your next special event!
For booking information, click
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Genre:
Country
Genre: Rock 1
Styles:
.Adult Contemporary.
.Contemporary Country.
.Teen Pop.
.Pop/Rock.
Years active:
..90s, ..00s
Born: ..in Mississippi
..in Jackson
Aug 28, 1982
Raised: ..in Texas
..in Garland
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