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LeAnn Rimes’ Biography

In the Beginning

At only 2 years old, when most children are learning to speak, Margaret LeAnn Rimes was already singing. Born on August 28, 1982, in Jackson, Mississippi, LeAnn moved with her family to Garland, Texas in 1989 and recorded her first album by the time she was 7 years old. She appeared on Star Search, as many young stars do, at the age of 8. For the next four years, her popularity grew locally as she performed in talent shows and on Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue. Her second album was released when she was 11 and included the song ‘Blue’. When this track caught the interest of Mike Curb, she was signed to Curb Records. By the time LeAnn was 13 years of age, ‘Blue’ had become a multi-platinum national hit.

LeAnn Rimes’ Claim to Fame
Unlike many young stars, LeAnn’s amazing voice has allowed her fame to grow with her, from childhood through to womanhood. She sold over 37 million records by the age of 25, and has won 2 Grammys, 3 Academy of Country Music Honors, 1 American Music Award, and 12 Billboard Awards. She can admit to having the longest running single ever on the Billboard Hot 100 with the song ‘How do I Live’.

LeAnn ventured out of the music industry and into other fields of interest. She made her first appearance on television in the 1997 ABC movie ‘Holiday in your Heart’, and in 1999 made her debut in the film industry in ‘Coyote Ugly’. She has also co-authored a series of children’s books, and is the spokeswoman for the Children’s Miracle Network where she raises money for hospitals.

Personal Life
In the year 2000, LeAnn Rimes filed a lawsuit against her father/manager stating that he had stolen approximately 7 million dollars from her. During this time of legal turmoil, LeAnn met her husband Dean Sheremet, who was her backup dancer at the 2001 Academy of Country Music Awards. She and her father have since reconciled, and she and Dean are happily married and living in Nashville, Tennessee.

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