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June 19th in Country Music History

Skeeter Nash — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:58:42 +0000

1960: Loretta Lynn made her debut on the country charts with her first single release, "Honky Tonk Girl," on the Zero label.

1976: Country Music Hall of Fame member Eddy Arnold entered the charts with "Cowboy," his 100th country hit. He was the first artist to accumulate a three-digit figure of hits on that chart.

1982: George Strait's first number one single, "Fool Hearted Memory," was released. George recently scored his 60th chart-topper.

LeAnn Rimes Performs on 'The View,' Says She's Approaching Music 'From a Human Perspective' Now

Megan Pacella — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:11:11 +0000

LeAnn Rimes has had a rough couple of months, but it looks like things are turning around for the country singer. This week, Rimes performed ‘Just a Girl Like You’ from her new album ‘Spitfire’ on ‘The View,’ also chatting briefly about the drama surrounding her relationship with her hubby’s ex-wife. If you’ve been hiding [...]

LeAnn Rimes on Brandi Glanville: 'I Have to Bite My Tongue'

Christina Vinson — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:05:13 +0000

LeAnn Rimes has a ‘spitfire’ personality, and she’s never been afraid to stand up for herself and those she loves. However, the 30-year-old singer has learned that when it comes to husband Eddie Cibrian’s ex-wife, she needs to bite her tongue. There’s been no escaping the ongoing feud between 40-year-old ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star Brandi Glanville [...]

LeAnn Rimes, 'Spitfire' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:00:13 +0000

During 'I Do Now,' a song from LeAnn Rimes' new 'Spitfire' album, the singer name-checks the Dixie Chicks. The track is a feel-good, take-my-life-back kinda song nestled between much more moody and emotional fare. The similarities between the two acts were never so apparent until she says it.

LeAnn Rimes Is Ready for Kids of Her Own

Christina Vinson — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:00:31 +0000

LeAnn Rimes has gone through so much in the past few years, especially after her very public affair with now-husband Eddie Cibrian. However, the singer has sought help in rebuilding her life, and she's ready for the next step -- kids of her own.

Brandi Glanville on LeAnn Rimes' New Album: 'Worst Songs I've Ever Heard'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 31 May 2013 21:37:25 +0000

The highly public personal beef between LeAnn Rimes and 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Brandi Glanville is a media circus at this point, due to the fact that Rimes had an affair with (and eventually married) Glanville's then-husband Eddie Cibrian. Glanville continues to add fuel to the fire, this time attacking Rimes professionally, calling the songs on her new album the worst she's ever heard.

LeAnn Rimes Says She Was 'Depressed' and 'Pathetic' After Affair

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:39:30 +0000

LeAnn Rimes has been through a very hard time in a very public way over the last few years, ever since her affair with actor Eddie Cibrian resulted in both of them ending their respective marriages and getting together. Now, the 30-year-old singer talks about the emotional fallout from those choices that drove her into treatment last year.

LeAnn Rimes Announces Release Date for 'Spitfire'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:07:45 +0000

LeAnn Rimes has announced the release date for hotly-anticipated album ‘Spitfire.’ The album — which features guest appearances by an impressive all-star cast — is slated to drop this summer. Rimes co-wrote nine of the songs on ‘Spitfire,’ which will be released June 4 via Curb Records. The songs take their inspiration directly from many [...]

LeAnn Rimes Would Not Encourage Her Children to Go Into Show Business

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:43:39 +0000

LeAnn Rimes has been in the spotlight since she was very young. She's been honest in interviews about how, like child stars, she gave up important parts of her childhood to pursue her career. In a new interview, the singer admits that if she had children of her own, she wouldn't be too quick to push them to follow in her footsteps.

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Purchase $3 Million Mansion

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:33:41 +0000

It's a buyer's market in the real estate world right now, which isn't always the case, so LeAnn Rimes and her husband Eddie Cibrian are taking full advantage of that fact. The oft-in-the-news couple plunked down a cool $3 million on a Spanish-style mansion located in the Hidden Hills area of Los Angeles, which is teeming with celebrities who will now be their neighbors.

LeAnn Rimes Suing Her Dentist

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:07:58 +0000

LeAnn Rimes is upset about her busted gums, so she’s seeking damages from her dentist. The country singer has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Duane C. McKay for misdiagnosis that led to tooth pain, gum bleeding, a list of mouth surgeries and general misery. Fans who follow her on Twitter have seen tweets regarding her [...]

LeAnn Rimes Admits to Thoughts of Suicide and Fears Her Husband Might Cheat on Her

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:51:41 +0000

In a startlingly honest new interview, LeAnn Rimes admits that she has had suicidal thoughts and worried that her husband, actor Eddie Cibrian, will cheat on her. Rimes and Cibrian met each other on the set of a Lifetime movie while they were each still married to their now-former spouses. A very public affair ensued, [...]

LeAnn Rimes Reportedly Back in Discussions to Judge 'The X Factor'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:04:50 +0000

Country songbird LeAnn Rimes is reportedly back in the running as a possible judge on the reality competition ‘The X Factor.’ According to Examiner.com, the ‘Borrowed’ singer is under consideration to replace Britney Spears, whom insiders are speculating will be released from the show after a generally lackluster performance. The news comes almost a year [...]

Does LeAnn Rimes Have a Deal With Paparazzi?

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:23:26 +0000

It's not uncommon for celebs to tip off the paparazzi about their whereabouts or their destinations before they arrive. It's a measure of trying to control the snappers -- what images they get, and where. In essence, it helps dictate the kind of press a star gets. Rumor has it that the plethora of images of country star LeAnn Rimes looking killer in bikinis or hanging out with hubby Eddie Cibrian and his kids are no accident. Sources suggest Rimes has a deal in place with photographers.

LeAnn Rimes Opens Up About 'Borrowed' in Candid 'Tonight Show' Interview

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:14:06 +0000

LeAnn Rimes stopped by the ‘Tonight Show’ this to debut ‘Borrowed,’ also giving show host Jay Leno a rather candid interview about penning the brazen lyrics of the first single from her forthcoming album, ‘Spitfire.’ “I call myself pathetic in the song and I loved that word because it was the only way I knew [...]

LeAnn Rimes Criticized After 'X Factor' Performance With Carly Rose Sonenclar

Billy Dukes — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:22:22 +0000

Everyone said the right things after LeAnn Rimes and 'X Factor' contestant Carly Rose Sonenclar finished singing the country superstar's 1997 hit 'How Do I Live.' But it was clear during the duet that there was concern for what was happening on stage. The day following, Rimes is being called "unstable," "out of it" and worse by internet news and tabloid sites.

LeAnn Rimes Cries While Discussing Cheating Scandal With E!

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 13:05:36 +0000

The 'E! Special: LeAnn Rimes' interview will air tomorrow (Dec. 9) at 8PM ET on the network. A preview clip has been released, showing the country singer, who has engaged in a very public battle of words and retorts with husband Eddie Cibrian's ex-wife Brandi Glanville that has gotten exceedingly ugly in recent days, break down in tears over the cheating scandal that has plagued her life and made her tabloid fodder for the past few years. She also admits that she and Cibrian were in broken marriages.

Brandi Glanville Calls LeAnn Rimes 'Unstable,' Accuses Her of Having 'Severe Eating Disorder'

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:33:13 +0000

As if LeAnn Rimes didn't have her hands full already following a fiery string of Twitter comments from Brandi Glanville which questioned Rimes' parenting skills, the 'Borrowed' singer now has a lot of explaining to do after an interview between her husband's ex-wife and Us Weekly. In the detailed story, 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star makes many bold claims, including that Rimes is 'unstable' and is battling a toxic eating disorder.

LeAnn Rimes Says New Song 'What Have I Done' Was Inspired by Guilt Over Affair

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:03:00 +0000

Country songbird LeAnn Rimes went through a very painful public scandal in 2009, when she made tabloid headlines on a weekly basis after engaging in an extramarital affair. Rimes admits the guilt she experienced led her to write her new single, ‘What Have I Done.’ Rimes had been married to her first husband, Dean Sheremet, [...]

LeAnn Rimes Adopts a Dog

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:00:22 +0000

LeAnn Rimes and husband Eddie Cibrian have expanded their family. The duo have adopted a dog, who was rescued from an almost certain death in L.A. Rimes shared a photo of the latest addition to the Rimes-Cibrian household via Twitter on Wednesday (Nov. 7) and what a cute canine she is! Rimes tweeted: “We have [...]