Rimes emerged with her first single, "Blue," when she was just thirteen years old in 1996. 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, spending 69 weeks on the Hot 100 chart, which currently stands as the second longest run in the chart's history (behind Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours"). While country singer Trisha Yearwood's version of the song won a Grammy in 1998, Rimes' version outsold Yearwood's by millions of copies. Rimes' other notable songs include "Can't Fight the Moonlight" and "You're the right kind of wrong" (from the movie Coyote Ugly) and American Idol favorite "I Need You."
She has won an American Music Award, two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, and four Billboard Music Awards.
Rimes was chosen to sing the theme song "Light the Fire Within" for the February 8, 2002, Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
On February 23, 2002, she married Dean Sheremet, a dancer whom she met while recording Twisted Angel. They currently live in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 2005, LeAnn was selected to become the new host of the USA Network reality tv series Nashville Star, a position she held for only one season. She also was selected to sing "Remember When," the official song for Disneyland's 50th anniversary celebration.
On January 25, 2005, Rimes released a new album called This Woman. Although it has been met with mixed reviews, This Woman is a comeback of sorts for Rimes. With sales over 600,000, this is Rimes best-selling album since her self-titled album in 1999. In terms of the singles released, this is her most successful album since her debut nearly 10 years ago. "Nothin' 'Bout Love Makes Sense" reached the Top 5 and became her biggest years on the country charts in years. "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way," a song about a woman trying to get over a lost love, was released as a single. The video for "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way" was very dark, and the song was received well in the country music world. When "Something's Gotta Give" reached the #2 spot in June 2006, it became her biggest country hit since "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)", her sole number one hit 10 years ago.
Rimes co-wrote four songs off This Woman: "Something's Gotta Give," "I Got It Bad," "When This Woman Loves a Man," and "Afraid to Fall."
"I Got it Bad" was co-written with her husband Dean Sheremet.
On Saturday, September 3, 2005, 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." Just days before the hurricane, she had performed in Biloxi, Mississippi.
On January 4, 2006, Rimes performed the National Anthem before the Rose Bowl championship game between the USC Trojans and the Texas Longhorns in Pasadena, California.
On June 6, 2006, LeAnn released a new album in Europe called Whatever We Wanna.
The new album presents a pop-oriented sound; the first single released was "And It Feels Like." The album did not receive a US release.
In March 2009, LeAnn became the first country crossover artist to top the Billboard Club Play list when remixes for "What I Cannot Change" topped this dance chart. Prior to LeAnn's accomplishment, the highest charting song by a country artist on this dance survey had been the #2 peak of Reba McEntire's remixed remake of "You Keep Me Hangin' On."
Blue Christmas
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same, dear, if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
In LeAnn Rimes's song Blue Christmas, the lyrics describe the sadness and loneliness felt during the holiday season, specifically because of the absence of a loved one. The opening line, "I'll have a blue Christmas without you," sets the scene for the rest of the song. The singer is grieving the loss of someone and is struggling to cope with the holiday tradition. The following lines, "I'll be so blue just thinking about you," further emphasize the sadness felt by the singer, even at the mere thought of their loved one.
The lyrics continue with a reference to decorations of red on a green Christmas tree, suggesting that even the joyous colors of the holiday season feel dull and uneventful without the presence of a loved one. The line, "Won't be the same, dear, if you're not here with me," drives home the point that the holidays are a time for togetherness, and without that, it simply isn't the same.
The second verse paints a picture of the season through the eyes of the singer, who is struggling to enjoy the holiday cheer. The mention of "blue snowflakes" and "blue memories" reminds us that this is a season of reflection and emotional turmoil. The last lines of the song, "You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white, but I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas," highlight the contrast between the singer's experience and that of others who are surrounded by happiness and loved ones during the season. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that the holidays can be a difficult time for those who have lost someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I will have a sad Christmas without you
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
I will be very sad just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
The Christmas decorations won't look the same without you
Won't be the same, dear, if you're not here with me
Christmas won't be the same if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
When it starts snowing, I will feel even bluer
That's when those blue memories start calling
I will start thinking about all the sad memories associated with Christmas without you
You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
You will be okay with a happy Christmas without me
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
But I will still have a sad and blue Christmas without you
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Written by: Billy Hayes, Jay Johnson
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BIEN LEMUEL STA CRUZ
on I Need You
I don't need a lot of things
I can get by with nothing
With all the blessings life can bring
I've always needed something
But I've got all I want
When it comes to loving you
You're my only reason
You're my only truth
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you (dada, dada, da), ooh
Ooh
You're the hope that moves me
To courage again, oh yeah
You're the love that rescues me
When the cold winds rage
And it's so amazing
'Cause that's just how you are
And I can't turn back now
'Cause you've brought me too far
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From Heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you
Ooh, yes I do, oh
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From Heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you (dada, dada, da)
Oh, yes I do (dada, dada, da)
I need you (dada, dada, da)
Oh, ooh-ooh (dada, dada, da)
Ooh-ooh (dada, dada, da)
I need you, oh (dada, dada, da)
(Dada, dada, da)
I need you (dada, dada, da)