Happy Birthday, Leann Rimes! (2023)
Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian, known by fans as LeAnn Rimes, was born on August 28, 1982, and is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Rimes rose to prominence as a country singer at a young age and has since become a huge star and household name.
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LeAnn Rimes is an American singer, songwriter, and actress born in Jackson, Mississippi. At age six, she and her parents moved to Garland, Texas, where she started practicing vocals and dance. Rimes began her career on stage by starring in a production of “A Christmas Carol,” and later appeared on the show “Star Search.” After deciding to become a country singer, Rimes’ father started recording her at an independent label, where she released her first album, “Everybody’s Sweetheart” in 1991.
She soon grabbed the attention of big-time record producers, who signed her to create further albums, and her second album, “All That” was released in 1994. Since her start in the music industry, Rimes managed to make a huge name for herself and often crossed music genres to mix up her music styles. She has released a total of 17 studio albums, one of which, titled “I Need You,” gained worldwide recognition when her songs were featured in the movie “Coyote Ugly.” For her efforts in music, Rimes has received three Academy of Country Music awards and two Grammys.
Other than music, Rimes has also starred in a few movies, including “Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes” (2006), “Anger Management” (2013), and “It’s Christmas, Eve” (2018). In 2022, Rimes is also set to release her 18th studio album, “God’s Work.” In her personal life, Rimes has been married twice, once to Dean Sheremet from 2002 to 2010, and she then married Eddie Cibrian in 2011.
