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."
Carol Of The Bells
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Sweet silver bells
All seem to say,
"Throw cares away."
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
To young and old
Meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong
That is their song
With joyful ring
All caroling
One seems to hear
Words of good cheer
From ev'rywhere
Filling the air
Oh how they pound,
Raising the sound,
O'er hill and dale,
Telling their tale,
Gaily they ring
While people sing
Songs of good cheer
Christmas is here
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
On, on they send
On without end
Their joyful tone
To ev'ry home
Ding, dong, ding, dong
LeAnn Rimes's version of Carol of the Bells is a holiday classic that celebrates the spirit of Christmas. The song begins with the ringing of the silver bells, which serves as a reminder to "throw cares away" and embrace the joy of the season. As the song progresses, the bells continue ringing with a joyful tone that fills the air with good cheer. The chorus of the song encourages everyone to join in singing songs of good cheer and to celebrate the season of Christmas.
The lyrics also speak of the message of Christmas that is heard everywhere around us. The words of good cheer are spoken to the young and old, the meek and the bold, bringing everyone together under the same spirit. The ringing of the bells creates a mood of celebration and festive joy that is felt by all. The lyrics encourage people to let go of their burdens, to embrace the season, and to find joy in the company of their loved ones.
Overall, LeAnn Rimes's Carol of the Bells embodies the message of Christmas by spreading love, happiness, and good cheer through the ringing of the bells. It is a song that brings people together and reminds us of the true meaning of the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! how the bells
Listen! The sound of the bells is calling
Sweet silver bells
The gentle and lovely sound of the chimes
All seem to say,
Every ring echoes a message
"Throw cares away."
Forget your worries and enjoy the moment
Christmas is here
The festive season of Christmas is at hand
Bringing good cheer
It brings happiness and peace
To young and old
For everyone, regardless of age
Meek and the bold
For the timid and the brave alike
Ding, dong, ding, dong
The ringing of the bells
That is their song
The chimes are performing their melody
With joyful ring
Their sound is full of gladness
All caroling
They sing out in unison
One seems to hear
The sound can be heard from all directions
Words of good cheer
The message they convey is upbeat
From ev'rywhere
They echo throughout the surroundings
Filling the air
The atmosphere is charged with their sound
Oh how they pound,
Their sound echoes with a powerful beat
Raising the sound,
Their chimes extend higher and higher
O'er hill and dale,
Across the landscape, far and wide
Telling their tale,
Conveying their message
Gaily they ring
Their sound is playful and joyful
While people sing
As others join in with song
Songs of good cheer
The carols are a source of merriment
Christmas is here
The joyous holiday is upon us
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Wishing for a joyful and celebratory Christmas
On, on they send
Their chimes go on, never ceasing
On without end
Forever, the sound continues
Their joyful tone
The chimes are always filled with happiness
To ev'ry home
Their message reaches every household
Ding, dong, ding, dong
The chimes repeat their melody
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mykola Leontovych, Paul Mark Oakenfold, William King Ross
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@toblerone-abby56
Hark! how the bells
Sweet silver bells
All seem to say,
"Throw cares away."
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
To young and old
Meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong
That is their song
With joyful ring
All caroling
One seems to hear
Words of good cheer
From ev'rywhere
Filling the air
Oh how they pound,
Raising the sound,
O'er hill and dale,
Telling their tale,
Gaily they ring
While people sing
Songs of good cheer
Christmas is here
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
On, on they send
On without end
Their joyful tone
To ev'ry home
Ding, dong, ding, dong
@katejuliaw
I was in the audience during this recording. Everyone was freaking out at how incredible this was. They had her sing it again (I think for angling/technical reasons for the final broadcast) and everyone cheered so loud that we got to hear her sing this again haha such a core memory for me during the year I lived in Nashville!
@SonicDeeHedgehog
Not many singers can do that. LeAnn is in a class of her own. She's incredible.
@jadedsiren9116
That was so good. Mama sang with such control and power! And the background singers totally held her down!! They were crisp and in sync and yet nuanced. This has to be one of the best live versions of carol of the bells.
@beachgirl9823
The best this song has EVER sounded - amazing talent and such a beautiful woman WOW!!!!
@StiofanGaillimh
NOT A CHANCE - she did a great job though
@BonzerWolf
@Steven McLoughlin she is the best vocalist on earth 🌍
@BigWill1222
Musically gifted no doubt about it, as a human being perhaps not so much……
@sryder8312
@Bonzer Wolf She's good but not the best
@idgagryffindamn
By far my favorite performance of this song
@lilbatashlyn9972
Best voice in the industry. Period.
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