In September of 1996, a reporter asked Tony Thomas, the musical director at Seattle’s KMPS Radio, what he thought about LeAnn Rimes’ Blue. Released 25 years ago this month, the title track had become ...

A milestone anniversary is shining a spotlight on the album that launched one of country music's most unforgettable careers.

After recording two albums with an independent label as a kid, Rimes got her big shot when she was signed to Curb Records, which released her single "Blue" in June 1996, and the album, also called ...

LeAnn Rimes first experienced stardom much younger than most: She was just 13 years old when she released her debut album, Blue. The 11-song record, named for its award-winning lead single, arrived 26 ...

After taking the ’90s by storm with a string of successful country releases, she successfully pivoted to a more stylized pop sound but never fully left the genre that helped launch her career. Journey ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At the age of 13 singer, songwriter, and actress LeAnn Rimes debuted in 1996 with hit song and album "Blue," winning her first ...

The classic country standard was a breakthrough hit for the powerhouse singer, earning her a Grammy Award for Best Female ...

Country star LeAnn Rimes is familiar with some of the struggles Britney Spears has faced. At the age of 13, Rimes achieved mainstream success with the 1996 release of her song, "Blue." In 2000, she ...

To understand god’s work, you must first understand LeAnn Rimes. Not the LeAnn Rimes who, at 13, rose to country music fame with the 1996 honky tonk swinging “Blue.” Not the LeAnn Rimes who appeared ...