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 is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who achieved fame as a country music artist at the young age of 13. She has successfully transitioned into pop, contemporary Christian, and various other musical genres throughout her career. Since 1996, Rimes has had over 40 singles on international charts, selling over 48 million records globally, including 20.8 million albums in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan. Billboard recognized her success by ranking her 17th in sales for the 1990s.

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1990: Billboard ranking

During the decade of 1990-1999, Billboard ranked LeAnn Rimes at number 17 in terms of sales success.

1996: Signing with Curb Records and Release of "Blue"

In 1996, LeAnn Rimes signed with Curb Records and released the single "Blue", which became a top-10 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Her first Curb album, also titled Blue, was certified Platinum six times, establishing her as a major country artist.

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1996: Academy of Country Music Awards

In 1996, LeAnn Rimes was awarded Top New Female Vocalist, Song of the Year, and Single Record of the Year by the Academy of Country Music.

1997: Grammy and Country Music Association Awards

In 1997, LeAnn Rimes earned her first Grammy Award for the title track from the album Blue, in the category of Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance. She became the youngest person to win these awards. The Country Music Association also awarded Rimes the Horizon Award, making her the youngest person ever to be nominated and win a Country Music Association award.

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1997: Grammy Award, Pop Crossover with "How Do I Live", and "You Light Up My Life" Album Release

In 1997, LeAnn Rimes received the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance, becoming the youngest winner in these categories. She also crossed over into pop music with "How Do I Live", which became one of the best-selling singles of the 1990s. The track was included on her album You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs, which was certified quadruple Platinum.

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