- 2009: Co-starred with Eddie Cibrian in the Lifetime movie, "Northern Lights"
- 2007: Recorded the lead song on the "Evan Almighty" soundtrack, called "Ready For A Miracle"
- 2007: Released the studio album, Family; all tracks were co-written by Rimes herself; nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "What I Cannot Change"
- 2005: Returned to contemporary country music with the album, This Woman; nominated for a Grammy award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Something's Gotta Give"
- 2005: Hosted the third season of "Nashville Star" on the USA network
- 2003: The single, "We Can," was included on the soundtrack of "Legally Blonde 2"
- 2002: Released first album not produced by her father, Twisted Angel; Rimes executive produced the album
- 2001: Released her sixth studio album, I Need You, a crossover album aimed at the Pop market
- 2001: Made a cameo appearance in "Coyote Ugly"; also recorded four songs for the film's soundtrack
- 1999: Released her fourth studio album, LeAnn Rimes, a collection of country standards; covered songs mainly by Patsy Cline
- 1998: Had a small role in ABC's made for TV movie, "Holiday in Your Heart," which is based on her book
- 1997: Released her follow-up studio album, You Light up My Life: Inspirational Songs, which included the hit single "How Do I Live"
- 1997: Co-wrote the semi-autobiographical book, Holiday in Your Heart
- 1996: Released first single "Blue" on the Billboard Country Chart
- 1996: Released debut album, Blue
- 1995: Signed with Curb Records, after record executives heard Rimes sing
- Garnered the attention of national talent scouts, after appearing on Johnnie High's Country Music Revue
- Began performing at local talent shows at age five
- Regularly performed a cappella renditions of "The Star Spangled Banner" at the opening ceremonies of the Dallas Cowboys football games
- Appeared on the syndicated television show, "Star Search"
- Began recording under the independent label, Nor Ja Vak




