LeAnn Rimes
Biography
LeAnn Rimes is an American country singer-songwriter, actress, and author who was born on August 28, 1982, in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. Also known as Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian, she has achieved 68 known credits in her career. She rose to fame at the age of 13, becoming the youngest country music star since Tanya Tucker in 1972, and is known for her rich vocals similar to country music singer Patsy Cline. Rimes made her breakthrough into country music in 1996 when her debut album, Blue, reached Number 1 on the Top Country Albums chart. The album was certified multi-platinum in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America, and its lead single of the same name became a Top 10 hit.
Career overview
LeAnn Rimes is an American country singer-songwriter, actress, and author who was born on August 28, 1982, in Jackson, Mississippi. Also known by the name Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian, she is recognized for her rich vocals that have drawn comparisons to country music singer Patsy Cline. Rimes achieved a notable rise to fame at the age of 13, making her the youngest country music star since Tanya Tucker in 1972.
Her major breakthrough into the country music industry occurred in 1996. During this period, her debut album, titled Blue, achieved significant commercial success by reaching Number 1 on the Top Country Albums chart. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the album as multi-platinum in sales. Furthermore, the album's lead single, also titled Blue, became a Top 10 hit. This signature track had originally been intended for recording by Patsy Cline in the early 1960s.
Within the database record for her entertainment career, LeAnn Rimes holds a total of 68 known credits in the acting category. Her professional background encompasses work as a recording artist, performer, and writer, establishing her prominent presence across the entertainment industry since her early teenage years.
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- 9-1-1: Nashville (2025) as Dixie Bennings
- Diane Warren: Relentless (2025) as Self
- Live from the Other Side with Tyler Henry (2024) as Self
- My Generation (2024) as Self
- Luke Evans: Showtime! (2022) as Herself
- Country Comfort (2021) as Herself
- Meet Your Makers Showdown (2021) as self
- I Can See Your Voice (2020)
- Celebrity IOU (2020) as Self
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Sun
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Sun (archive footage)
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self - Guest Panelist
- American Idol (2018) as Self - Performer
- It's Christmas, Eve (2018) as Eve Morgan
- It's Christmas, Eve (2018) Songs
- It's Christmas, Eve (2018) Executive Producer
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Logan Lucky (2017) as As Herself
- When Patsy Cline Was... Crazy (2017) as Self
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Music
- LeAnn & Eddie (2014) as Self - Hostess
- Country Queens at the BBC (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- LeAnn Rimes: Country Night Gstaad 2013 (2013) as Self
- Anger Management (2012) as Wynona
- The Voice (2012) as Self - Coach
- The Voice UK (2012) as Self - Coach
- The Voice (2011) as Mega Mentor
- The X Factor (2011) as Self - Special Guest
- Reel Love (2011) as Holly Whitman
- A MusiCares Tribute To Barbra Streisand (2011) as Self - Performer
- Good Intentions (2010) as Pam
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Lana Kline
- I Get That a Lot (2009)
- Northern Lights (2009) as Meg Galligan
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1 (2007) as Self - Vocals
- Joss Stone and LeAnn Rimes: CMT Crossroads (2007) as Self
- Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (2006) as Kelly Deegan (voice)
- Loose at 5:30 (2006)
- Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1 (2006) as Self
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self - Guest
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self
- CMT Insider (2004)
- CMA Music Festival (2004) as Self
- Christmas in Washington (2004)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Emmys Segment
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003) as Self
- Nashville Star (2003)
- American Dreams (2002) as Connie Francis
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self
- CMT Music Awards (2002) as Self - Performer
- Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Light the Fire Within (2002)
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- Coyote Ugly (2000) as LeAnn Rimes
- Dill Scallion (1999) as Self
- VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music (1999) as Self - Performer
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest Co-Host
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- Holiday in Your Heart (1997) as Herself
- Holiday in Your Heart (1997) Novel
- Moesha (1996) as LeAnn Rimes
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- Today (1952) as Self
- Three Wishes