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."
Silent Night Holy Night
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child,
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace!
Silent night! holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight;
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ, the Savior, is born!
Silent night! holy night!
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord at they birth.
The lyrics of "Silent Night Holy Night" by LeAnn Rimes are a representation of the holiness and peacefulness of the night when Jesus Christ was born. The first verse focuses on the calm and brightness of the night as Mary, the virgin mother, tenderly holds the holy infant. As they sleep in heavenly peace, the world is still and quiet, anticipating the miracle of Christ's birth.
In the second verse, the shepherds quake in awe as they witness the glories streaming from heaven afar. The heavenly hosts sing "Alleluia" in celebration of the Savior's birth. Since Christ is the savior, the shepherds recognize the importance of this holy night, and they bear witness to the miracle.
Finally, the last verse recognizes the radiance of Christ's holy face as he brings redeeming grace to the world. This song provides a peaceful reflection on the wonder and glory of the night when Jesus was born, and serves as a reminder of the beauty of Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night! holy night!
The night is peaceful and pure, with religious significance.
All is calm, all is bright
Everything is peaceful and shining.
Round yon virgin mother and child,
The virgin mother Mary and her infant child are near.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
The baby Jesus is pure and gentle.
Sleep in heavenly peace!
The baby is sleeping soundly in a peaceful environment.
Shepherds quake at the sight;
The sight of angels is overwhelming for the shepherds.
Glories stream from heaven afar,
The angels are emanating glory from far away.
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
The angels are singing praise to God.
Christ, the Savior, is born!
Jesus, the Savior of the world, has been born.
Son of God, love's pure light
Jesus is the son of God, and represents pure love and light.
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
Jesus' face is shining with holy light.
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus brings the possibility of redemption and grace.
Jesus, Lord at they birth.
Jesus is the Lord even as a newborn infant.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Cixqo, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Anthem Entertainment, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Rossio Music Publishing
Written by: Chuck Howard, Franz Gruber, John Berry, Joseph Mohr
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BIEN LEMUEL STA CRUZ
on I Need You
I don't need a lot of things
I can get by with nothing
With all the blessings life can bring
I've always needed something
But I've got all I want
When it comes to loving you
You're my only reason
You're my only truth
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you (dada, dada, da), ooh
Ooh
You're the hope that moves me
To courage again, oh yeah
You're the love that rescues me
When the cold winds rage
And it's so amazing
'Cause that's just how you are
And I can't turn back now
'Cause you've brought me too far
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From Heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you
Ooh, yes I do, oh
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From Heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you (dada, dada, da)
Oh, yes I do (dada, dada, da)
I need you (dada, dada, da)
Oh, ooh-ooh (dada, dada, da)
Ooh-ooh (dada, dada, da)
I need you, oh (dada, dada, da)
(Dada, dada, da)
I need you (dada, dada, da)