LeAnn Rimes broke through in the music industry at the age of 13. In 1996, she released her debut album Blue, which went multi-Platinum.

She became a ’90s country music icon with hits that not only ran up the country music charts, but crossed over to the pop and adult contemporary charts, as well.

Rimes was the youngest person at the time to ever win a Grammy in 1997 when she won Best New Artist.

Although Rimes’ star continued to shine through the 2000s, 2010s and even still today, the majority of her success and introduction to America happened from 1996 to 2000.

10 LeAnn Rimes Songs That Prove She Is a Country Icon

Her First No. 1 Hit “One Way Ticket (Because I Can),” From 1996, When She Was 13

She Covered a 1950s Song, “Unchained Melody,” + It Went to No. 3

Her 1997 Song That Took Her Career Mainstream, “How Do I Live”

Her 1997 Hit “On the Side of Angels,” Which Peaked at No. 4

Her Second Song From the ’90s to Crossover to Mainstream, “You Light Up My Life”

Rimes’ Third Song That Crossed Over to Mainstream in the ’90s, “Big Deal”

Her 1998 Song That Hit No. 10, “Nothin’ New Under the Moon”

Rimes’ 1998 Hit “Commitment,” About Craving Real, Lasting Love

The 1996 Song That Started It All for Rimes, “Blue”

How Old Is LeAnn Rimes?

LeAnn Rimes is 43 years old. She was born on Aug. 28, 1982, making her a Virgo.

What Is LeAnn Rimes’ Net Worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the ’90s country icon is worth more than $10 million.