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."
O Holy Night
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till he appeared and the soul felt it's worth
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
The thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
LeAnn Rimes's rendition of O Holy Night is a moving and heartfelt interpretation of the beloved Christmas carol. The song begins with the classic line, "O holy night the stars are brightly shining," setting the scene for the miraculous birth of Jesus. The second line, "It is the night of our dear Savior's birth," highlights the importance of this night, which is central to the Christian faith. These two lines are immediately followed by the poignant reminder that "Long lay the world in sin and error pining," reminding listeners of the fallen state of humanity and our need for salvation.
The next phrase, "Till he appeared and the soul felt it's worth," is a powerful statement about the transformative power of Jesus's birth. This line acknowledges that we may have been in a state of despair before Jesus arrived, but with his arrival comes a newfound sense of worth and value. The chorus of the song begins with the words, "A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices," which echoes the sentiment expressed earlier about the transformative power of Jesus's birth. The words "weary soul" suggest a sense of exhaustion, sadness, and weariness before Jesus came into the world. However, the idea of a "thrill of hope" emphasizes that Jesus's birth brings a new energy and vitality to the world.
The song continues with the repetition of the chorus, highlighting the profound joy and significance of Jesus's birth. The concluding lines of the song are a powerful call to action for believers to "fall on your knees" and "hear the angel voices" of this divine event. The phrase "Oh night divine," repeated throughout the song's chorus, emphasizes the incomparable nature of Jesus's birth and its cosmic significance.
Line by Line Meaning
O holy night the stars are brightly shining
The night is sacred, and the stars shine brightly in honor of the birth of our dear savior.
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
This night is special and blessed, as it marks the arrival of our beloved savior.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
For a long time, the world suffered in darkness and despair, full of sin and mistakes.
Till he appeared and the soul felt it's worth
But with the arrival of the savior, our very souls were filled with worth and purpose.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices
A strong sense of hope arises in our tired souls, bringing us joy and gladness.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
The horizon brings with it a new and radiant morning, filled with glory and wonder.
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
We should kneel down and listen to the heavenly voices, who sing praises of the savior's birth.
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
This is truly a divine and blessed night, when the savior, Jesus Christ, was born.
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
The night is infinitely divine and holy, full of wonder and awe-inspiring miracles.
The thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices
Once more, we feel the exhilaration of hope and the joy it brings, lifting our tired and worn-down souls.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
We know that a new day, dazzling with its glory and beauty, is about to dawn upon us.
Fall on your knees oh hear the angel voices
We're called to kneel and listen once more to the divine hymns sung by the heavenly messengers.
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
How wondrous and glorious that night truly was, when our savior, Christ, was born.
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
What a divine, holy night it was - the kind that fills us with awe and reverence.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adolphe Adam
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