LeAnn Rimes
Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian , known professionally as LeAnn Rimes, is an American country and pop singer. Known for her rich vocals, Rimes rose to stardom at agefollowing the release of the Bill Mack song Blue, becoming the youngest country music star since Tanya Tucker in 1972.
Margaret LeAnn Rimes was born in Jackson, Mississippi. She is the only child of Wilbur Rimes and Belinda Butler. The family moved to Garland, Texas when she was six. She was enrolled in vocal and dance classes, and was performing at local talent shows at the age of 5. Rimes began her career in musical theatre, performing in a Dallas, Texas production of A Christmas Carol, and almost landing the lead part in the Broadway production of Annie. After appearing on the network television competition show Star Search, where she clearly charmed host Ed McMahon in addition to being a oneweek champion, Rimes decided to go into country music. Rimes appeared a number of times on Johnnie Highs Country Music Revue in Arlington, Texas, which gained the attention of national talent scouts.
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