LeAnn Rimes's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 5, 2026

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 gained prominence in country music at age 13 before transitioning into pop and other genres. With over 40 singles on international charts since 1996 and worldwide sales exceeding 48 million records, she was ranked 17th in sales success by Billboard in the 1990s. Her U.S. album sales total 20.8 million, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

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1990: Billboard ranked Rimes

Between 1990 and 1999, Billboard ranked LeAnn Rimes at number 17 in terms of sales success, highlighting her impact in the music industry during that decade.

1997: Released "How Do I Live"

In 1997, LeAnn Rimes released "How Do I Live", which became one of the best-selling singles of the 1990s and was included on her next album, 'You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs'.

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March 1999: Blue was certified platinum

In March 1999, LeAnn Rimes's album 'Blue' was certified six times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marking a significant milestone in her career.

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1999: Billboard ranked Rimes

Between 1990 and 1999, Billboard ranked LeAnn Rimes at number 17 in terms of sales success, highlighting her impact in the music industry during that decade.

November 2001: Release from Curb Contract and New Agreement

In November 2001, LeAnn Rimes was released from her original contract with Curb Records and subsequently signed a new agreement with the label under revised terms.

2002: Settlement of Lawsuit with Father

In 2002, LeAnn Rimes's lawsuit with her father was settled on undisclosed terms, and she reconciled with him for her wedding.

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

In February 2009, LeAnn Rimes' single "What I Cannot Change" from the album 'Family' became the first country song to top the Billboard dance charts.

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2009: Humanitarian Award from Academy of Country Music

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

2018: Reconciliation with Brandi Glanville

By 2018, LeAnn Rimes and Brandi Glanville had reconciled, with Glanville describing their relationship as being like "sister wives".

December 16, 2020: Winning The Masked Singer

On December 16, 2020, LeAnn Rimes was revealed as "Sun" and declared the winner of the fourth season of The Masked Singer, a Fox reality singing competition.

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