LeAnn Rimes

Margaret LeAnn Rimes (born August 28, 1982) is a popular American country music singer.

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August 28 - 1982 - American - Country music - Singer

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Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Rimes emerged with her first single, "Blue", when she was just thirteen years of age. She is most recognized for her crossover hit "How Do I Live" which, according to the Billboard charts, is one of the most successful songs in American music history. Rimes' other notable songs include "Can't Fight the Moonlight", from the movie Coyote Ugly, and American Idol favorite, "I Need You".

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Jackson, Mississippi - Billboard - Music history - Song - Coyote Ugly - American Idol

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She has won an American Music Award, two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, and four Billboard Music Awards.

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American Music Award - Grammy Award - Academy of Country Music - Billboard Music Award

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At the February 8, 2002 Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Rimes was chosen to sing the theme song for those Olympic Games, "Light the Fire Within".

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February 8 - 2002 - 2002 Winter Olympics - Salt Lake City

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On February 23, 2002, she married Dean Sheremet, a dancer she met while recording Twisted Angel. They currently live in Nashville.

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February 23 - 2002 - Twisted Angel

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In 2005, LeAnn was selected to become the new host of the USA Network reality tv series Nashville Star. She was also selected to sing "Remember When," the official song for Disneyland's 50th anniversary celebration.

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2005 - USA Network - Reality tv - Nashville Star - Disneyland

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On Saturday, September 3, 2005, LeAnn Rimes performed a concert, on a three hour special on Larry King Live, as a benefit for those affected in the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina. As a Mississippian, she said that Hurricane Katrina "hit close to home". She had performed in Biloxi, Mississippi just days before the hurricane.

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Larry King Live - Hurricane Katrina - Mississippi - Biloxi, Mississippi

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