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."
Grace
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now I'm found.
Was blind but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Bright shining as the sun
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Then when we first begun.
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I'm found.
Was blind, but now I see
The lyrics to LeAnn Rimes's rendition of Amazing Grace talk about the transformative power of grace. Grace is viewed as something that lifted the singer out of a difficult and lost time in her life. She speaks of how she was once lost and blind, but through grace, she was found and can now see. The lyrics also mention how grace taught her heart to fear and relieved her fears. This could be interpreted to mean that grace caused her to become more aware of her actions and the consequences that could follow, but also provided comfort and a way forward.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics bring up the idea of eternity. When the singer has been in heaven for ten thousand years, she will still have just as many days to sing God's praise as when she first started. This shows that the power of grace and the journey that it brings about is something that lasts a lifetime and beyond. The song ends with another repetition of the first verse, emphasizing that the journey of finding grace is something that can happen to anyone from any background and can change lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
The feeling of grace is so incredible that there are no words to describe it
That saved a wretch like me
Grace can rescue even the most broken people from their suffering
I once was lost but now I'm found
Before grace, I was lost and wandering, but now I have found my way
Was blind but now I see
Before, I was blind to the blessings that life had to offer, but now I can see them clearly
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
Grace helped me understand the importance of respecting a higher power than myself
And grace my fears relieved
Grace also helped me overcome my fear and anxiety about the unknown
How precious did that grace appear
The value of grace cannot be measured, and it is a gift that is deserving of our deepest gratitude
The hour I first believed
My belief in grace was a defining moment in my life that brought me peace and clarity
When we've been there ten thousand years
Grace is eternal, and we will continue to experience its beauty for eternity
Bright shining as the sun
Its brilliance and radiance will never fade or diminish
We've no less days to sing God's praise
We will have endless days to celebrate the glory and wonder of grace
Then when we first begun
Even after a lifetime of experiencing grace, it will still feel as magical as the first time we encountered it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: DAVID DELARGY, MIKE HEDGES, SALLI ISAAK, EUGENE O'HAGAN, MARTIN O'HAGAN, HERBERT SALLY, TRADITIONAL
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@cleon1736
Leann has been underrated her whole career. There is no version of this song more beautifully delivered!
@m.s.1715
ABSOLUTELY!!!
@rhondagardner2741
ABSOLUTELY. I was just posting something on my Facebook story and I listened to her sing piece of this and I listened to Carrie Underwood. Grant it Carrie can sing but she does not have the powerful electrifying voice Leann has. Leann always sounds as if she sings from her soul ❤
@lilycpeace5259
Definitely the best version ever...thank you LeAnn...
@user-gn6rl2ci1k
Hands down the best song ever written or performed whomever sings it however this is by far the most powerful performance I've ever seen you made God smile Leeann!!!!
@deadtolive7073
Singing alone in the Church, is... a truly freedom feeling
@ElviesPresley1977
We love you LeAnn Rimes this is Eddie I love that song you sing you are the best singer❤
@oceaser6977
Still the best version of amazing grace I’ve heard
@user-lh2nm9pl7b
me to
@koolkitties8552
Check out Judy Collins version