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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 8-Year Old LeAnn Rimes Steals The Show On ‘Star Search’

LeAnn Rimes was just sixteen years old when she became a country superstar with her first hit, “Blue.” Another of her biggest hits, “Unchained Melody, was recorded when LeAnn was…

LeAnn Rimes sings the National Anthem before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Texas Rangers at the Ball Park in Arlington, Texas in 1997.

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LeAnn Rimes was just sixteen years old when she became a country superstar with her first hit, "Blue."

Another of her biggest hits, "Unchained Melody, was recorded when LeAnn was just eleven.

But, LeAnn's powerful voice was stealing the show, even before that. In fact, LeAnn was a finalist on the talent show, Star Search, when she was just eight years old.

Even at that young age, LeAnn's powerful voice is unmistakable!

LeANN RIMES: From Child Star to Superstar

Jenny Bender is one third of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99 in Augusta, Georgia, along with Cash & Dub. She's married to Chris Bender and is doting dog mom to their two rescue fur babies, Mary Poppins Bender & Truly Scrumptious Bender. Jenny is a karaoke queen who loves Jesus, country music, cheese, and the color pink.

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