LeAnn Rimes's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of LeAnn Rimes. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

LeAnn Rimes Cibrian is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who achieved initial fame in country music at age 13 before transitioning to pop, contemporary Christian, and other genres. Since 1996, she has charted over 40 singles internationally and sold over 48 million records worldwide, including 20.8 million albums in the United States, as reported by Nielsen SoundScan. Billboard recognized her success by ranking her 17th in sales for the 1990s.

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1990: Sales Success

From 1990 to 1999, Billboard ranked LeAnn Rimes at number 17 in terms of sales success.

1996: Signed with Curb Records and released "Blue"

In 1996, LeAnn Rimes signed with Curb Records and released the single "Blue". The song became a top-10 hit on the American Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Her first Curb album, also titled Blue, was certified Platinum six times.

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1996: Won Academy of Country Music awards

In 1996, LeAnn Rimes won the Academy of Country Music awards for Top New Female Vocalist, Song of the Year, and Single Record of the Year.

1997: Crossed over into pop music with "How Do I Live" and released 'You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs'

In 1997, LeAnn Rimes transitioned into pop music with the release of "How Do I Live", which became one of the best-selling singles of the 1990s. She also released the album You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs, which was certified quadruple Platinum.

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1997: Won first Grammy Award

In 1997, LeAnn Rimes won her first Grammy Award for Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for the title track of "Blue"; she became the youngest person to win these awards. She also won the Country Music Association's Horizon Award.

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March 1999: Blue album certified six times Platinum

In March 1999, LeAnn Rimes's album Blue was certified six times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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1999: Sales Success

From 1990 to 1999, Billboard ranked LeAnn Rimes at number 17 in terms of sales success.

2001: "Can't Fight the Moonlight" was the biggest-selling single in Australia

In 2001, LeAnn Rimes's "Can't Fight the Moonlight" was the biggest-selling single in Australia, topping the year-end chart and certified triple Platinum.

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2002: Settlement with father

In 2002, LeAnn Rimes's lawsuit with her father was settled on undisclosed terms, leading to a reconciliation.

February 2009: "What I Cannot Change" Tops Billboard Dance Charts

In February 2009, the song "What I Cannot Change" from the album "Family" became the first country song to reach the top of the Billboard dance charts, marking a unique achievement in LeAnn Rimes's career.

2009: Humanitarian Award

In 2009, LeAnn Rimes received a special humanitarian award from the Academy of Country Music in honor of her philanthropic efforts.

2013: Tribute to Patsy Cline at the American Country Awards

In 2013, LeAnn Rimes performed a tribute to Patsy Cline at the American Country Awards singing a medley of Cline's songs to honor her influence.

December 16, 2020: Won "The Masked Singer" Season 4

On December 16, 2020, LeAnn Rimes, disguised as "Sun," was revealed as the winner of the fourth season of the Fox reality singing competition, "The Masked Singer," marking a significant achievement in her television career.

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April 14, 2022: Celebrated 25th Anniversary in Music Industry with CMT Crossroads

On April 14, 2022, LeAnn Rimes celebrated her 25th year in the music industry with a special CMT Crossroads episode featuring Carly Pearce, Brandy Clark, Ashley McBryde, and Mickey Guyton, marking a significant milestone in her career.

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