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."
Little Girl
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Tells her I love you
Holds on to her hand
Little girl doesn't have much
She walks with a smile
She's so full of life
But she cries in the night
Just to try to hold on
She's all alone
This little girl closes her eyes
All that she wants
Is someone to love
Someone to love
Little girl
She's all grown up
Oh she's getting famous
She's a big star
Oh little girl
Fights with her mom
Can't believe money
Changed who she loved
And she cries in the night
Just to try to hold on
But no one can hear her
She's all alone
This little girl closes her eyes
All that she wants
Is someone to love
Someone to love
She cries in the night
Just to try to hold on
No one can hear her
She's all alone
This little girl closes her eyes
All that she wants
Is someone to love (someone)
Someone to love (someone)
To love (someone)
Someone
The lyrics of LeAnn Rimes's "Little Girl" narrate the story of a young girl who expresses her love to her mother and holds on to her tightly because she doesn't have much in her life. Despite the lack of material things, the little girl has a beautiful smile and is full of life. However, she cries in the night because she feels alone and barely holds onto anything that can comfort her. The little girl desires nothing but someone to love, someone to hold onto and be her companion in this world.
As the little girl grows up, she becomes famous and a big star, but her fame seems to change things between her and her mom. The girl struggles to recognize the people she used to love because of money and wonders if anyone truly cares about her when she cries alone in the night. Despite her success, she still desires the love and warmth of a companion, which becomes clear as she repeats the same sentence: "All that she wants is someone to love."
Line by Line Meaning
Little girl kisses her mom
A young girl shows affection to her mother by giving her a kiss.
Tells her I love you
She expresses love and affection to her mother.
Holds on to her hand
The little girl clings to her mother, seeking comfort and security.
Little girl doesn't have much
The girl doesn't have many material possessions or wealth.
She walks with a smile
Despite her lack of possessions, she remains happy and joyful.
She's so full of life
The girl is lively and energetic.
But she cries in the night
However, she has moments of sadness and loneliness that cause her to cry.
Just to try to hold on
She cries in an attempt to comfort herself and stay strong.
No one can hear her
Her cries go unheard by others, leaving her feeling alone and forgotten.
She's all alone
Despite being surrounded by people, she feels alone and isolated.
This little girl closes her eyes
The girl shuts her eyes, hoping to block out the world and find solace in herself.
All that she wants
Her deepest desire is for something that she lacks.
Is someone to love
She seeks love and affection from another person.
Little girl
The song repeats the phrase 'little girl' to emphasize the girl's youth and vulnerability.
She's all grown up
Time has passed, and the girl has matured into an adult.
Oh she's getting famous
She is achieving great success and gaining notoriety.
She's a big star
She has become a celebrity, widely known and celebrated.
Fights with her mom
Despite her success, she experiences conflict and tension with her mother.
Can't believe money
The girl is surprised at how money and success have impacted her relationships and priorities.
Changed who she loved
Her newfound success has caused her to reconsider her relationships and what matters most to her.
And she cries in the night
Despite her success, she still experiences moments of sadness and loneliness.
All that she wants
Her deepest desire remains the same, despite her fame and success.
Is someone to love
She still seeks love and affection from another person.
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Grey Eagle
What an amazing talent. At age 8 she was already a star.
Rex Dby
Adorable how little Leanne pulled her opponent back to her side as he was exiting in defeat. It seems they were friends and it was a very good sport gesture.
Reactions with Erin
Such a sweet good sport gesture from her. 😊❤️
Thomas Pruit
This is and was a very special child, l as everyone else am amazed by Miss LeAnn Rimes, thank you !!!!!!!!!
Risa Laughter
They were both exceptional. To be at that age and sing w conviction and belting is just jaw dropping
Tina Greer
I was a great. I am a lean Rimes fan of her Traditional country
GameChanger
I've noticed a pattern where younger kids can usually sing louder and more forcefully with a fuller voice before their late teens than when they're adults.
Karen Johnson
WOW... talk about talent!! Leann & Levi both did such an amazing job!! 🥰♥️❤️
It would of been cool to see these 2 to perform today!! To do a record together! But I heard Levi passed may he RIP!! 🙏❤️
GameChanger
That's so sad
Glam Cat
Levi did such a great job!