LeAnn Rimes Highlights

  • 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