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 Moon of Kentucky
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
I said blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
I said blue moon of Kentucky
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
I said blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Well, it was on one moonlit night
Stars shinin' bright
Whispered all night
Love said goodbye
I said blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Take it, guys
Well, it was on one lonely night
Stars shinin' bright
Whispered all night
Love said goodbye
I said blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
The lyrics to LeAnn Rimes's song Blue Moon of Kentucky speak of heartbreak and loss. The repeated refrain "blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin', shine on the one that's gone and left me blue" serves as a plea to the moon to continue shining on despite the singer's deep sadness.
The verses recount the night when love was lost under the light of the moon. The stars are shining bright and everything seems magical, but in the end, love says goodbye and leaves the singer feeling blue.
The song's imagery is poignant and powerful, with the blue moon representing a constant reminder of the singer's heartbreak. The use of repetition in the lyrics emphasizes the singer's emotional turmoil, as if by repeating the refrain, she can will the blue moon to keep shining and bring comfort to her broken heart.
Overall, LeAnn Rimes's rendition of Blue Moon of Kentucky captures the deep sadness of lost love and the enduring power of nature to bring solace in times of grief.
Line by Line Meaning
I said blue moon of Kentucky
I am calling to the blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shinin'
Continue to glow as you have been
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Illuminate the person who has left me feeling sad and lonely
Well, it was on one moonlit night
This event occurred on a night when the moon was full
Stars shinin' bright
The stars were sparkling and luminous
Whispered all night
My love and I whispered throughout the night
Love said goodbye
My love and I parted ways
Take it, guys
This is an invitation for the accompanying musicians to take over
Well, it was on one lonely night
This happened on a solitary, desolate evening
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
May you accentuate the person who has deserted me and left me feeling melancholy
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Please continue to radiate on the individual who has departed and caused me heartbreak
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Written by: Bill Monroe
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Lyrics:
I said blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue.
I said blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue.
I said blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue.
I said blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue.
Well it was on one moonlit night
Stars shinin' bright
Whispered all night
Love said goodbye.
I said blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue.
Take it guys!
Well it was on one lonely night
Stars shinin' bright
Whispered all night
Love said goodbye.
I said blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue.
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue.
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue.
@stockinvestment2011
Can't believe this is an 11 year old singing. I've never heard an 11 year old sing with this much emotion, clarity, conviction and vocal range. It's crazy how good she sounded at this age. A true gifted singer.
@nandaroralalli2854
Jbhy is 3
@chrismayer6684
Actually when she became famous she was 13....
@scottduncan44
I love LeeAnn's voice, she is one of the great country singers of our generation. Her versions of country standards including Patsy Cline material helps introduce a youger generation to the great artist of the past.
@josieesterhuizen4847
What an amazing voice, those whistling notes oh man AWESOMENESS....love this song
@joanpen1
She has a truly great voice and has done justice to this song in addition to having the simple good sense to sing it in the first place instead of the musical white noise this passes for country music today.
@CW7219
This is truly great! She has such a beautiful voice I could listen to her all day.
@charlottehendershot8025
Love everything she sings!!
@jesseboyone
She's got an awesome voice
@smatthes2570
LeAnn Rimes,Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn ...best female country singers we have had!